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Charleston man charged with victim tampering
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man is facing felony charges this week after an investigation by the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department revealed the man had engaged in victim tampering. Jitwaun Devarr McCain, 31, of Charleston is charged with tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution, a class C felony; and violation of an order of protection, a class A misdemeanor...
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Two jailed after trying to run over deputy
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
CARUTHERSVILLE -- A Sikeston woman and Poplar Bluff man face multiple charges after fleeing law enforcement Wednesday evening in Pemiscot County. Christopher Marquios Gainwell, 26, of Poplar Bluff is charged with armed criminal action, first-degree assault of a law enforcement officer, aiding the escape of a prisoner confined for felony, resisting arrest, delivering controlled substance to jail and possessing a controlled substance...
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Class 2, District 1 all-district softball team released
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/15)
Seven Portageville Lady Dawgs have been selected on the Class 2, District 1 all-district team was last Monday. They are, Taylor Tiffany, Kelsi Miller, Mikayla Rone, Savannah Lovins, Destiney Crossno, Shelby Rone, Cayla Crafton and Alexis Glidewell. To see the rest of the story, please pick up a copy of this week's issue of the Missourian-News...
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Becker is the 2015 Honored Veteran; Major Patton is Guest Speaker
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
"We need to call our Washington congressmen to seek better help for our Veterans," said Major Jay D. Patton. He was the guest speaker at the annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast held Saturday at the St. Eustachius Catholic Parrish Center in Portageville. The event was sponsored by the First State Community Bank, Portageville branch...
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Faith
(Column ~ 11/12/15)
Have you ever heard someone talk about doing something that just seemed impossible that it should ever be done? When questioned about the possibility of actually doing it their response is, "Well, just have faith." I heard of a lady whose mother was very ill and was not expected to live. ...
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Two arrested after fleeing police in Pemiscot County
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
CARUTHERSVILLE -- Two people are awaiting formal charges in jail after fleeing law enforcement Wednesday in Pemiscot County. About 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, officers with the Caruthersville Police Department were requested to the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office in reference to assisting a deputy at the sheriff's office, according to Pemiscot Sheriff Tommy Greenwell...
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Bloomfield photographer uses talent to give back at Christmastime
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
BLOOMFIELD -- Looking to combine her talent and give back to others, Julie Dodd created "Claus for a Cause" seven years ago. Dodd has been a kindergarten teacher of the Bloomfield School District for 18 years, and she also works as a freelance photographer...
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Malden awaits quarterfinal rematch with improved Cardinal Ritter
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/15)
Malden (12-0) and Cardinal Ritter (10-1) are two of the last eight teams left in Class 2 and will meet for the second straight time during the quarterfinals.
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National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child begins Monday
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
SIKESTON -- Southeast Missouri families, churches and groups have been filling shoeboxes with goodies this month to give to children in need around the world. Monday begins the National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts. The world's largest Christmas project, Operation Christmas Child, delivers the gifts to children in need overseas. It's a project of the international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan's Purse...
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Scott County Transit System looking to expand ridership
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The Scott County Transit Board is working to change up its image. Part of that effort can be seen with the colorful new look SCTS vans have lately -- but they aren't paint jobs. "It is like vinyl wrap," said Mark Hensley, a member of the SCTS Board...
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Students, public salute local veterans
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
SIKESTON - It was an opportunity for the younger generation to learn about the sacrifices of the "Greatest Generation" and those soldiers who followed. On Tuesday, Sikeston R-6 students joined the public in honoring military veterans during a ceremony at the Sikeston Field House. Guest speaker for the event was Lt. Col. Mike Johnson, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps...
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Local author releases fourth book in series on faithful friends
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
scottw@standard-democrat.com DEXTER -- Betty Lowrey of Dexter understands how to put "write what you know" into practice without placing limits on her Christian fiction. Lowrey will be signing copies of her fourth book, "Forever," from noon until 2 pm, Nov. 14 at Paul's Christian Bookstore in Sikeston...
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Jay Jarrell
(Obituary ~ 11/12/15)
DEXTER - James C. "Jay" Jarrell,87, died Nov. 10, 2015, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Gloria Clark
(Obituary ~ 11/12/15)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Gloria Oleen Clark, 77 years old, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Cape Girardeau. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Rosemary Orr
(Obituary ~ 11/12/15)
SUNSET HILLS - Rosemary Rolwing Orr, 90, formerly of Charleston, died Nov. 9, 2015, at Friendship Village Nursing Home in Sunset Hills. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Pete Ivie Jr.
(Obituary ~ 11/12/15)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Harvey "Pete" Ivie Jr., 80, died Nov. 12, 2015, at his home in Cape Girardeau. For this obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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L.C. Keith
(Obituary ~ 11/12/15)
PORTAGEVILLE -- L.C. Keith, 88, died Nov. 12, 2015, at his home in Portageville. For this obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.
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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 11/12/15)
Mr. Obama, Miss Hillary and Susan Rice all have blood on their hands. They did nothing but flat lie to us the American people and to those four families who lost their loved ones in the Benghazi attack. And now I hear the Black Lives Matter Movement is going to be a part of her campaign. ...
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Revoked driver is facing felony and drug charges
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
news@standard-democrat.com MINER -- A Charleston man is facing a felony traffic charges along with drug-related misdemeanors after being caught speeding Sunday. Eric B. Revelle Sr., 48, of Charleston is charged with driving while revoked, a class D felony, and misdemeanor charges of possession of under 35 grams of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner; using drug paraphernalia; and failing to maintain proof of insurance...
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Warrant issued for California felon on Sikeston shooting
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- The search continues for a California man wanted for his alleged involvement in a shooting Saturday. A warrant for Cameron Martryl Woods, 23, of Fresno, Calif., was issued Tuesday by Scott County with a cash-only bond set at $100,000...
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Sikeston teen facing felony assault charges for shooting another teenager
(Local News ~ 11/12/15)
news@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- A Sikeston teenager is facing three felony charges after a late night that allegedly included hard drug use and ended with a life-threatening shooting. Scott County Prosecutor Paul Boyd charged Robert Tyler Kolwyck, 19, Monday with the class A felony of first degree assault resulting in serious physical injury, the class D felony of unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action, an unclassified felony...
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