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Narcotics investigation leads to the arrest of three in Mississippi CountyCHARLESTON, Mo. — A narcotics investigation in Mississippi County resulted in the arrest of two Bertrand, Missouri, residents and a Sikeston, Missouri, man. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Britton Ferrell, on Saturday, April 20, Detective Sgt. John Blakely, Deputy Austin Naeger and Chief Leonard Harrison responded to 413 W. Cedar St. in Bertrand reference to the execution of a search warrant...
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Benton man faces murder, armed criminal action charges following deadly stabbing in Scott CountyBENTON, Mo. — A Benton man was arrested on murder and armed criminal action charges following a deadly stabbing early Monday, April 22 in Scott County. Brian Thomas Morrell, 39, of Benton is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action, according to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury. At about 7 a.m. Monday, Scott County deputies responded to 407 Lake Road in rural Benton in reference to an assault in progress, according to Drury...
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SJHS volleyball team recognized for undefeated seasonThe Sikeston Junior High girls volleyball team was recognized for their undefeated season during the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education meeting April 9 at Central Office. “These ladies went 14-0 this year including a 5-0 streak to win the Bernie Junior High Tournament,” said Natalie Bohannon, marketing and communications director for Sikeston Public Schools. ...
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P.E.O. Chapter HB celebrates 80th anniversaryChapter HB of P.E.O. Sisterhood celebrated its 80th anniversary with a dinner at Fox Haven Country Club in Sikeston. The chapter, which first formed on April 1, 1944, honored their “Golden Girls”: Jane Ella Potashnick, 60-year member; and Christy Montgomery, Erica Hunter and Myrna Johnson, 50-year members. ...
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Paint for a causeAaron Horrell and Barb Bailey from Missouri Paint for a Cause recently visited art teacher Sandra Ruff at Scott County Central High School and donated an easel for SCC’s contribution to the Missouri Bicentennial Mural. Students surround a replica of the mural, which is being sold through Missouri Paint for a Cause...
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SHS/SPS Foundation Students of the Month for April namedSIKESTON — Abigail DeShaney and Michael Walton were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for April. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2023-2024 school year. Students also receive a certificate and gift card from the Foundation...
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56th Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival wraps upA youngster enjoys the petting zoo during the 56th Annual Dogwood-Azlaea Festival, which was April 18-21, in Charleston. To view more photos from the event, visit www.standard-democrat.com and go to “Photo Galleries.”
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Governor visits Sikeston for book signingDanielle Johnson waits as Gov. Michael L. Parson signs her copy of his new book, “No Turnin’ Back G57” as part of his commemorative book tour Tuesday, April 23 at 1515 E. Malone Ave., next to the Sikeston License Bureau, in Sikeston. The 300-page hardcover book is published by The Donning Company and printed by Walsworth. Net earnings support Moving Missouri Forward Foundation. For details, visit https://www.safeordering.com/uStoreThemes/AquaBlue/131/en-US/products/13108/No-Turnin-Back-G57/...
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This AfternoonMostly SunnyHigh: 74°F
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TonightSlight Chance Showers & T-storms then Showers And Thunderstorms LikelyLow: 51°F
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WednesdayMostly SunnyHigh: 72°F Low: 48°F
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ThursdaySlight Chance Rain ShowersHigh: 70°F Low: 57°F
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Letter: Missourians should support water supply bills (4/19/24)Dear Editor: Do you care about access to our abundant water supply? You certainly should. My support for Sikeston and the Southeast region runs deep. Through my involvement in the Sikeston Regional...
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Guest commentary: Defend life; decline to sign (4/19/24)The Rev. Colby ElbertAttention to all citizens who live in Scott, Mississippi and New Madrid Counties. There are steps being taken to legalize abortion in the state of Missouri. Bishop Edward M. Rice, Diocese of...
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A Concord Minute: Jesus is the good shepherd (4/19/24)“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. … I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay...
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Thanking our telecommunicators (4/17/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. —Over the last month, we have investigated two separate incidents where prohibited purchasers who live in the city of New Madrid have attempted to buy a gun from a licensed gun dealer...
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A Concord Minute: Open my mind, Jesus (4/12/24)“Then [Jesus] said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be...
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A Concord Minute: Easter is the way of life (4/5/24)“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forever more.” - Psalm 16:11 ESV Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia!...
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Norman ChappellCHARLESTON, Mo. — Norman Chappell, 59, resident of Charleston, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born July 27, 1964, in Charleston...
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Ginger NettelerSIKESTON — Ginger Rochelle Netteler, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at her home in Sikeston surrounded by her husband and daughters. She was born on May 29, 1948, in Pekin,...
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Danny Joe BrockBENTON, Mo. — Danny Joe Brock, son of the late Wade Spencer Brock and Jackie (Pattengill) Brock, was born on June 24, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed his life on Saturday morning...
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Wanda Dill (4/23/24)SIKESTON — Wanda (Nicholas) Dill, 94, died April 21, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
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Thomas Bean III (4/23/24)SIKESTON — Thomas Bean III, age 43, of Sikeston passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born Jan. 28, 1981, to Thomas Bean Jr. and Mae Jones. After graduation, he worked a few years as a CNA caring for residents at different nursing homes throughout Wisconsin and Missouri. He later then pursued truck driving. His passion was always caring for others. He was a great writer in the poems that he would write. He loved his family and had a big heart...
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Frank Reid (4/23/24)BELL CITY, Mo. — Frank Moran Reid, age 77, passed away on April 18, 2024, at his home in Bell City. He was born on Feb. 6, 1947, in Red Bay, Alabama, to the late Frank and Helon Stockton Reid.
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