Sikeston Standard-Democrat
SIKESTON — Scott County is under a winter storm watch late Saturday through late Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, a winter storm watch is in effect from late Saturday, Jan. 4 through late Sunday, Jan. 5 for portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri..
Sports | Standard Democrat
Dec 29, 2024 · O’FALLON, Mo. – For the 10th time in 15 years, the Sikeston Bulldogs reign supreme at the St. Dominic Christmas Tournament. The top-seeded Bulldogs faced a stiff test from second-seeded Timberland and found themselves trailing at the half, but Sikeston erupted with a huge third quarter to pull away and claim the championship plaque with an 88-70 victory over the Wolves at St. Dominic High ...
Obituaries | Standard Democrat
SIKESTON — Hazel Marie Shrull, 84, died Jan. 4, 2025, at her home in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at noon Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston.
Obituary: Bobby Skelton (12/1/24) | Standard Democrat
Dec 1, 2024 · CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Bobby Ray Skelton, 84, died Nov. 29, 2024, at Memory Lane Care Center in Dexter, Missouri. There is no visitation. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Charleston with the Dennis Lowe, pastor of Unity Baptist Church at Benton, Missouri, officiating...
Obituary: Kelly Starbuck (12/1/24) | Standard Democrat
Dec 1, 2024 · SIKESTON -- Kelly Dawn Starbuck passed away on Saturday morning Nov, 30, 2024, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. She was born Nov. 19, 1962, to the late Raymond and Barbara Bryant Lawrence in Dexter, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Michael Starbuck, on June 30, 1984, in Sikeston...
Kehoe announces formation of 2025 inaugural committee
Nov 20, 2024 · JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 the formation of his inaugural committee, Securing Missouri’s Future, which will host events celebrating the inauguration of Missouri’s statewide office holders on Jan. 12-13, 2025.
Local News: Charleston pharmacist wins national award (11/29/24 ...
Nov 29, 2024 · CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The Logan name is synonymous with professionalism and innovation. Those two intangibles served as a precursor to national acclaim as Richard "Tripp" Logan recently was the recipient of the 2024 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year Award...
Hawley holds rally in Poplar Bluff with KC Chiefs kicker
Oct 11, 2024 · POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- The 2024 election came to Poplar Bluff this week as Republican Josh Hawley made a stop at the high school with Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker Thursday evening, and Democrat State Rep. Crystal Quade has a planned visit Saturday on her campaign for governor of Missouri. Hawley's rally included an appearance on Fox News' Laura Ingraham show filmed live on location...
Two bodies found after explosion rocks Poplar Bluff
Oct 9, 2024 · POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A massive explosion that obliterated a residence in Butler County claimed the lives of two residents within the home. Danny Batchelor, 67, and Diana Baker, 77, both died in the private residence that was destroyed Friday, Oct. 4. According to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers, both individuals lived together …
Photo gallery: New Madrid War Eagles (9/30/24) | Standard …
Sep 30, 2024 · The Little League Youth Football program, New Madrid War Eagles, continues to make memories for boys -- and girls -- in third through sixth grades. This year there are 70 youngsters from New Madrid, Parma, Matthews, Lilbourn and the surrounding area taking part in the league, which is fielding a third and fourth grade team and a team of fifth and sixth graders...