Stories from Tuesday, July 4, 2023

SIKESTON — The Standard Democrat office will be closed Tuesday in observance of Independence Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Brooke Taylor, who is the daughter of Tara Rhodes and Justin Taylor, is the Standard Democrat’s Calendar Girl for July. Taylor, a finalist in the 2022 Miss Sikeston Contest, will attend the University of Missouri’s Honors College in the fall and major in political science and minor in economics. She will also be a part of the Chancellor’s Leadership Class...

SIKESTON — A late Monday night residential fire in Sikeston proved challenging for the responding fire crews as they searched the burning home. At 10:32 p.m. Monday, July 3, Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to a structure fire at 319 Virginia Ave, according to Capt. Derick Wheetley, Sikeston DPS fire division commander. Upon arrival, officers reported heavy fire in the rear of the residence and struck a second alarm...

SIKESTON — A fire that heavily damaged a Sikeston home Tuesday, July 4 has been ruled as arson and remains under investigation. At 11:23 a.m. Tuesday, Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to a structure fire at 135 Third St., according to Capt. Derick Wheetley, fire division commander for DPS. Upon arrival, officers reported heavy fire in the rear of the residence and struck a second alarm. Engine 1, Tower 1 and Ladder 3 responded along with off-duty personnel...

The 2023 Johnny Davis Memorial Golf Tournament concluded June 18 at the New Madrid Country Club. This year’s winners in the championship flight were Travis Gossett, Jackie Farmer and Chad Wooldridge. The Davis family sponsors the annual tournament. The Club would like to thank those who played, donated and assisted to make the event successful...