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ESSEX, Mo. — A Bertrand man was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday in Stoddard County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 9:10 p.m. on US 60, one mile west of Route FF, as the westbound vehicle driven by Frank D. Best, 45, of Bertrand crossed the median, ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and came to a rest in a field...

Thousands of people turned out to East Prairie on Saturday for the annual Tour de Corn bike ride and the 44th annual Sweet Corn Festival. In addition to the bike ride, visitors to the town participated in a variety of activities like corn hole, train rides, pig races, camel rides and so much more. (Photos by Liza King, Staff)...

The band, ”Silver Fox,” performed in the Keith Collins Bandstand during Music in the Park on Friday evening at American Legion Park in Historic Downtown Sikeston. The next Music in the Park will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 29 with The Millstones performing. Attendees are welcome to bring their lawn chairs and picnic baskets. The event is free and open to the public...

A large number of bikers took part in Friday’s Legacy Run which started at American Legion Post 114 in Sikeston. After the Sept. 11 attacks, the American Legion created the Legacy Scholarship Fund for children whose military parent was killed in the war on terror. This fund provides these children with up to $20,000 per year for college costs...

Moesha Sherrell, daughter of Chershuna Winfield, is the Standard Democrat’s Calendar Girl for June. Sherrell, fifth runner-up in the 2017 Miss Sikeston Contest, plans to attend Harris Stowe University and major in nursing.

SIKESTON — The Sikeston Jaycees will hold a contest challenging local businesses to showcase their excitement for their upcoming 66th annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. Stampede Week will take place Aug. 3 and 4, the weekend before the rodeo, with three “go-round” events...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch urges Missouri residents to take precautions to ward off mosquitoes, ticks and fleas this summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in May that diseases from the bites of these insects tripled from 2004 to 2016. Also, CDC reported that nine new germs spread by mosquitoes and ticks were introduced or discovered in the United States since 2004...

SIKESTON — When recent temperatures topped the 90s, with the heat indices climbing into triple digits, Sikeston Department of Public Safety Officer Brent Mullin patrolled the streets of Sikeston, looking to hand out popsicles to children in need of a quick cool down...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A Sikeston man has been sentenced to nine years in prison on drug charges. The United States Attorney's Office announced Thursday that Derek Deshain Johnson, 31, of Sikeston, was sentenced to 108 months of incarceration for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. Johnson was also ordered to serve four years of supervised release and pay a $300 special assessment...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Four out-of-state residents may face charges after local authorities stopped a truck and U-Haul trailer allegedly wanted in connection with a theft at a Dexter car dealership. On Sunday night, the Dexter Police Department responded to a theft report at Harry Blackwell Dodge...

Jackson Estes (left) watches Tucker Dement play “KERPLUNCK!” during Miner Baptist Church Vacation Bible School.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has reminded farmers and pesticide applicators that the cutoff date to apply three pesticides in Southeast Missouri has passed. The Missouri 24c labels for DuPont’s FeXapan, BASF’s Engenia and Monsanto’s XtendiMax prohibit the use of these three products after June 10 in Southeast Missouri and after July 15 in all remaining Missouri counties. ...

SIKESTON — Two chain businesses in Sikeston have fallen victims to fraud and the Sikeston Department of Public Safety is warning others of the scam. According to a release from Sikeston DPS, the businesses were contacted by an unknown person(s) claiming to be their company’s chief financial officer. ...

SIKESTON — A planning committee consisting of members from the Cape Girardeau branch of the NAACP will host a meeting for Sikeston residents interested in reactivating the Sikeston branch of the organization at 1 p.m. June 30 at the Sikeston Public Library...

SIKESTON — The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a grant of $2,500to the Sikeston Cultural Development Corporation AKA (Sikeston Depot Museum & Cultural Center) in support of the project, “Fourth Grade Historical Interpretative Tours.” The MHC is the only state-wide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It has served as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities since 1971...

SIKESTON—“Big Fish The Musical” dangles a lot of hooks to attract audiences. There are song and dance, love and death, and even a witch and giant. The Sikeston Little Theatre’s production, which opens Thursday, has something for everyone, said Eugene Stroud...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Three Southeast Missouri men were arrested this week on indictments charging them with making false statements in connection with the purchase of firearms from Federal Firearms Licensees as well as the subsequent illegal possession of the firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Cape Girardeau...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. —  A week of traditions kicks off Friday with the Main Street Party in downtown East Prairie. And that’s just the beginning of the fun with the 17th annual Tour de Corn bike ride taking off early Saturday followed by the Sweet Corn Festival opening at 9 a.m. Saturday...

SIKESTON — Between 150 to 200 bikers are expected to participate in this year’s Legacy Run, which starts June 22 at American Legion Post 114 in Sikeston. After the Sept. 11 attacks, the American Legion created the Legacy Scholarship Fund for children whose military parent was killed in the war on terror. This fund provides these children with up to $20,000 per year for college costs. Every donated dollar goes to the fund; the American Legion absorbs all administrative costs of the fund...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Three Southeast Missouri men were arrested this week on indictments charging them with making false statements in connection with the purchase of firearms from Federal Firearms Licensees as well as the subsequent illegal possession of the firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Cape Girardeau...

Improvements to the Interstate 55/57/U.S. 60 cloverleaf interchange in Sikeston are continuing. The interchange is located at mile marker 66. Currently the ramp from northbound I-55 onto westbound 60 will be closed, with a signed detour available. The ramp is expected to reopen Friday, Aug. ...

QULIN, Mo. — A girl and her dog missing for 12 hours were found safe Friday morning. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clark Parrott, a 3-year-old white female was reported missing to Butler County authorities 8:32 p.m. Thursday. An intensive ground search began and highway patrol aircraft was used, but searchers were unable to locate the child in the dark...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - A New Madrid man is headed to prison and the county prosecutor is in hopes that sentence sends a message to other criminals. Marquon Akeem Davis, 28, was sentenced to seven years each in the Department of Corrections on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri closed the books on a record-hot May and already hot June, the National Weather Service, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Public Safety are promoting Missouri Summer Safety Week (June 18-24) to highlight the risks and dangers associated with excessive heat...

SIKESTON — Scott County First District Commissioner Dennis Ziegenhorn has been named the new chairman of the board for the Bootheel Solid Waste Management District. Ziegenhorn of Sikeston has been an active member of the board since 2005, serving as vice-chair, according to a news release from Bootheel Solid Waste Management District...