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Speakout
(Opinion ~ 11/23/22)
It is my opinion. I did not know that there were that many idiots in Arizona and Pennsylvania.
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Sikeston SROs take part in school safety summit
(Local News ~ 11/23/22)
Two Sikeston R-6 school resource officers participated in a conference early this month, hearing firsthand accounts from a Sandy Hook Elementary mother, the former principal of Columbine High School and others directly impacted by school shootings in an effort to develop and create tools to improve safety and security in their school communities.
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Send your letters to Santa Claus via the Standard Democrat
(Local News ~ 11/23/22)
For many years, the Standard Democrat has welcomed area children to write letters to Santa, and then the newspaper sends them to Santa before publishing in a special section at Christmastime.
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Winners named in Sikeston eclipse logo contest
(Local News ~ 11/23/22)
After reviewing numerous submissions, the Sikeston Eclipse Task Force chose three winners of their logo contest.
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City Council OKs land purchases
(Local News ~ 11/23/22)
New Madrid’s City Council continues to invest in property with an eye on future economic development.
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SkillUp: Providing a pathway to success
(Local News ~ 11/23/22)
According to a 2021 World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report, 44 percent of the skills that employees will need to perform their roles effectively will change by 2025.
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Sponsors sought for Eagle Christmas
(Local News ~ 11/23/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Volunteers are wanted to make the holidays brighter for those in need. The New Madrid Technical Skills Center will host the fifth annual Eagle Christmas event on Dec. 15. During Eagle Christmas, families are provided a hot holiday meal together along with gifts, the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus and enjoy other fun activities...
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David Jenkins: After 24 years, it’s time to say farewell to the Standard Democrat
(Column ~ 11/23/22)
In August of 1998 I walked into the Standard Democrat office, expecting to stay a year or two before continuing my journey up the journalism ladder. But then I found a home. Now, after over 24 years, I’m leaving home, as this week is my last at the Standard Democrat...
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Durham, Byrd named Sikeston High School Students of Month for November
(11/23/22)
Blair Durham and Lindsay Byrd were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for November.
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Preschool Pups-October
(11/23/22)
Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its Preschool Pups of the Month for October.
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Kindergarten Pups-October
(11/23/22)
Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its Kindergarten Pups of the Month for October. Pictured are front row, from left: Maci Williams, Brooklyn Culp, Jermany Marks, Harper Mitchell, Canon Cooper, Cambree Denning, Danyla Crawford and Declan Gray; second row: Mackenzie Murphy, LeMarcus Smith, Kennedi Wolff, Cole Lorenz, Kameron Childers, Clara Armstrong and Ryder Brown; and back row: Peyton Henderson, Sammy Robbins, Noah Clay, ZyLynn Robinson, Ian Lasser, Jada Waters, Oliver Hampton, Reese Kinder and Khloe Redd.. ...
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Kiwanis assist Shop With a Hero
(Community News ~ 11/23/22)
Sikeston Kiwanis Club recently made a donation to the annual Shop With a Hero Program. Pictured are Kiwanis President Jenny Hobeck and Sikeston Department of Public Safety’s Sgt. Tyler Rowe.
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Sikeston High School announces first quarter honor roll students
(11/23/22)
SIKESTON, Mo. — Sikeston High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Ninth grade Kadison Adell, Keane Atkins, Colby Ault, Reid Avery, Charles Baker, Zoey Barker, Nevaeh Beedle, Jamari Bennett, Jeremiah Bennett, Cam Ron Bond, Taryn Boyd, Noah Bramlett, Kaelyn Britton, Destiny Brown, Amelya Bryant, Darrihia Clark, Autumn Clayton, Michael Conway, Jackson Couch, Marlie Crook, Harper Curry, Anna Curtis, Bella Dial, Carson Dodd, Shawn Dodson, Megan Dorris, Claudia Drinkwater, Jillian Edwards, Synai Edwards, Anna Eilders, Maritza Flores, Sara Foley, Halley Gilliland, Suzanna Gilmore, Marcus Givan, Holly Hairston, Shamiah Hall, Cooper Hardin, Ethan Hawkins, Mya Hayes, Wyatt Hickman, Harlie Hodge, Noah Hogan, Kaden Holman, Alexis Jacobo, Benjamin James, Jaiden Johann, Joshua Joslyn, Jacob Kerr, Avery Kilmer, Matthew Kinder, Dallin Knoeppel, Kiera Koen, William Lape, Rosalinda Lara, Anyla Larry, Tristan Leavitt, Jordan Lewis, Suniyah Mack, William Marshall, William McCord, Aiden McLemore, Don Metty, Emonnie Mills, Aniyah Mitchell, Isabell Mitchell, Peyton Mitchell, Tyler Mitchell, Jada Mosley, McKenzie Mullin, Halyn Munday, Brileigh Newman, Marissa Nolan, Hanna Novak, Bailey Null, Carneice Palmer, Cheyenne Parker, Gage Patrick, Zeke Pennington, Kristin Perkey, Malcom Phillips, Marcus Phillips, Khielynn Pobst, Summer Pope, Coleman Price, Aaliyah Raymond, Latashia Rice, Macey Riley, Ella Rush, Nicolas Russell, Emma Sadler, Martashia Sawyer, Olivia Schuchart, Cambree Scott, Haylie Scott, Matthew Seabaugh, Miley Seabaugh, Alex Segers, Lillian Serna, Lanaiyah Shabazz, Ethan Shelby, Hailey Shelton, Jamison Sifford, Bryton Singer, Hunter Sletten, Gracie Smith, Marcus Smith, River Spears, Malaika Spencer, Katie Staples, Jabreia Stevens, Jasonna Taylor, Josie Terry, Drake Tigart, Charlie Torres, Katelynn Towe, Alana Vazquez, Heaven Walls, Adison Walters, Jaelah Washington, Elena Watkins, Abigail Webb, Adley Wheeler, Trevon Wheeler, Madison Wiggins, Aayliah Wilson, Anastasia Wilson, Demaris Wren, Meradith Wren, Randy Wynn, Parker Young.. ...
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Andrew Bailey is Missouri's next Attorney General
(Local News ~ 11/23/22)
During a press conference Wednesday at the state Capitol, Gov. Mike Parson announced he is appointing Andrew Bailey as the next Attorney General of the State of Missouri. Bailey’s appointment will fill the vacancy created by the election of Attorney General Eric Schmitt to the U.S. Senate. Bailey currently serves as general counsel to the Office of Governor Mike Parson. ...
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Kennett man faces felony drug charges in Stoddard County
(Local News ~ 11/23/22)
A Kennett, Missouri, man faces felony drug trafficking and possession charges in Stoddard County. Lee Roy Foley III, 38, of Kennett is charged with one count of trafficking drugs or attempt first degree, Class A Felony, and one count of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, Class D Felony...
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Sheila Hays
(Obituary ~ 11/23/22)
CHARLESTON, Mo. — Sheila Kay Hays, age 64, passed away on Nov. 22, 2022, at her home in Charleston. She was born on March 13, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Robert and Eunice Gregory Campbell.
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