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.
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 ...
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 …
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...
Local News: Kewanee man faces child pornography charges …
Oct 16, 2024 · NEW MADRID, Mo. — A New Madrid County man is in custody on charges of child pornography. Arraignment for David J. Smith, 46, of Kewanee, Missouri, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 on five counts of possession of child pornography, first offense.
Obituary: Mary Calhoun (11/15/24) | Standard Democrat
Nov 15, 2024 · CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Mary Ellen Harper Calhoun, age 65, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at her home in Charleston. Born Oct. 27, 1959, at Wyatt, Missouri, to the late Leland Fletcher Harper and Willadean Templeton Harper, Mary grew up in the Bridges Community of rural Mississippi County and later lived in Illinois a number of years before returning to Southeast Missouri. ...
Obituary: David Oliver (11/18/24) | Standard Democrat
Nov 18, 2024 · EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- David R. Oliver, age 75, of East Prairie passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, after an extended illness. He was at his home in Dogwood, Missouri, with his loving family. He was born on Jan. 6, 1949, in Charleston, Missouri, to the late Howard Dearmont Oliver and Margaret Rush Oliver.
Obituary: Sondra Phillips (9/24/24) | Standard Democrat
Sep 24, 2024 · SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Sondra Elaine Phillips, 72, of Scott City died Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at her home. She was born Sept. 2, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Crulus and Burnice Smith Mayfield. She married Delbert "Grizz" Phillips on June 27, 1975, in …
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...
As 80th carnival nears, parade details released
Sep 16, 2024 · SIKESTON -- As the annual Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade takes place later this month, organizers say there are details parade attendees and float entrants need to know in advance. The 80th Annual American Legion Cotton Carnival runs Sept. 24-28 with the Cotton Carnival Parade taking place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28...