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Former county sheriff has his first hearing in court
(Local News ~ 05/27/17)
CHARLESTON, Mo. - Embattled former Mississippi County Sheriff Cory Hutcheson has lost his first court battle but says he has not lost heart. A hearing was conducted Friday in Mississippi County Circuit Court on a motion by Hutcheson's attorney to dismiss Attorney General Josh Hawley's petition to have Hutcheson removed as sheriff. Judge William J. Syler heard arguments in a courtroom which included several of Hutcheson's family and friends in the audience as a show of support...
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City assumes operation of local animal shelter
(Local News ~ 05/27/17)
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Area Humane Society has turned over the operation of the animal shelter to the city of Sikeston. On Friday, the city officially regained possession of the shelter and the remaining animals. "Sikeston veterinarian, Stephen Williams, has already been to facility to examine the animals, at the city's request," said Jay Lancaster, director of Sikeston Public Works...
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Sikeston R-6 School District's practical nurse program named among top 20 in the state
(Local News ~ 05/27/17)
SIKESTON -- Sikeston R-6 Practical Nursing Program is among the top 20 best LPN programs in the state. Sikeston's program was ranked No. 17 and received an overall score of 95.74. "We are very proud to be recognized as a top 20 LPN program in the state," said Sikeston nursing instructor and registered nurse Tammie Collins...
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No paper published Monday
(Local News ~ 05/27/17)
SIKESTON -- The Standard Democrat will not publish a newspaper Monday in observance of Memorial Day, and the offices will be closed. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Publication will resume with Wednesday's edition.
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