Stories from Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SIKESTON – The National Honor Society (NHS) announced that Chloe Lin, a high school senior at Sikeston High School and member of NHS, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship semifinalist. “This is the second year a student in our local chapter has received this award, and we are so proud of Chloe,” said Sikeston High School’s NHS sponsor Kim Thornbrough...

The National Rifle Association and Wayne LaPierre were just found liable for millions of dollars for misuse of donor funds. I feel for all you devoted NRA fans who were supporting a magazine company and when in actuality you were just supporting thieves.

NEW MADRID, Mo. —Two members of the New Madrid County Central High School Eagles football team will continue their football careers following graduation in May. In a dual signing ceremony in February, Eagles linebacker Jason Jones committed to Missouri Baptist University while running back Kayden Minner will join the football squad at University of Mount Union...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Over the last week, there have been reports of a check scam that may be impacting people locally. At least one report was taken where someone put a check in the mail to their credit card company, only to find several days later that the check never made it to the company. After the victim saw a digital image of the check on their bank statement, it was clear that the check had been altered by someone and deposited into a personal bank account...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Candidate filings for several federal, state and local offices began Feb. 27 for the upcoming August primary election. Among the 435 candidates registering on the first day were two New Madrid residents. Judge Joshua D. Underwood filed for election for the position of 34th Judicial Circuit judge. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Kindergarten students at New Madrid Elementary School marked Dr. Seuss’s birthday by creating special hats and listening to guest readers as part of Reading Across America on March 1. View more photos in the photo gallery at www.standard-democrat.com.

Peaceful Lodge 181, PHA, recently elected and appointed officers for 2024. The lodge was founded on July 13, 1983, with the vision of continuing the Masonic works of Prince Hall, the main organization’s original founder. The newly elected Worshipful Master Lorenzo M. ...

Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its January character education students of the month. The word of the month was perseverance. Pictured are front row, from left: Kehlan Newman, Elijah Langley, Asher Bowers, Zylerria Taylor, Lakelyn Pullen, Evelyn Escoto Lara, Alex Boites, Jewel Guest and A’ny’yae Smoot; and back row: Zaking Turner, Bentley Demonia, Myles Fann, Zaylen Jenkins, Xzavion Winfield, Arnez Hawes and Joseph Bradford...

Southeast Elementary in Sikeston has named its February character education students of the month. The word of the month was trustworthy. Pictured are front row, from left: Samuel Pobst, Jude Pobst, Abelina Sanchez, Maisyn Brown, Madison Goliday and Jaxon Cole; and second row: Emma Durbin, Drew Turner, Owen Lornson, Milo Kinder, Kenleigh Hicks, Zyia Johnson and Tylan Mack. Not is pictured is Ansley Nelson...

ORAN, Mo. — Carl Eugene Rampley II of Oran was born on Sept. 6, 1965, and went to be with the Lord on Feb. 16, 2024. Carl Rampley II, known to friends and family as Tad, had a kind soul, and a clever personality in which he was never afraid to share. He was the type of person that would never hesitate to give anything he had to offer. He had a smile that could charm anyone...