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Electrician course provides a pathway to the work forceBy Jill Bock~Standard DemocratNEW MADRID, Mo. — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. Those statistics don’t come as a surprise to students in Steve Clark’s Electricians Pathways class at the New Madrid County R-1 Technical Skills Center. ...
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Pancakes for a causeNew Madrid County Rotary L-RAG members, from left, Lydia Fowler, Nick White, Bridget Masterson and Aaron Griffin prepare plates for the club’s first ever Pancake Breakfast on Oct. 17. The club served 150 people during the event, which raised funds for the Eagle Closet, which assists New Madrid County R-1 students...
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Sikeston OAKS will host trivia night fundraiser to offset food costs (10/21/24)By Tyler F. Thompson~Contributing writer/Standard DemocratSIKESTON — These days, times are tough for 501(c) (3) organizations. And the inflation spikes the past few years have impeded certain operational standards and abilities. Unfortunately, the Sikeston OAKS Nutrition Center has felt this drastic shift, so a trivia fundraiser night is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, with registration commencing at 5:30 p.m. at 305 Cresap...
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SPS Foundation’s individual donations fundraiser underway (10/21/24)Standard DemocratSIKESTON — The Sikeston Public Schools Foundation is seeking support from individuals in the community as they hold the “SPS Foundation Individual Donations Fundraiser.” Running through Sunday, Oct. 27, this initiative aims to raise funds to enhance educational experiences and support SPS teachers. This fundraiser will replace what used to be catalog fundraisers held by the SPS Foundation...
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Poplar Bluff native, the voice of Scooby-Doo, will host local events (10/21/24)By JOE McGRAW~Daily American RepublicPOPLAR BLUFF, Mo. —The character of Scooby-Doo turned 55 years old this past September, but did you know the voice of the memorable character is from Poplar Bluff? Scott Innes, a 1987 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, took over the role from Don Messick in 1997. He later took on the voice of Scrappy-Doo and Shaggy as well...
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STUNNING SUPERMOON (10/21/24)SIKESTON — The supermoon is seen Friday night, Oct. 18 in Sikeston. The moon was 222,055 miles away Wednesday night, Oct. 17, making it seem even bigger and brighter than the August and September supermoons. It reached its full lunar phase on Thursday, Oct. 17, but it remained very visible Friday night. The fourth and final supermoon of the year will rise on Nov. 15...
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Nov. 8 proclaimed as the 19th Annual Multi-County Women’s Health Conference (10/21/24)Standard DemocratMINER, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension will host the 19th Annual Multi-County Women’s Health Conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Miner Baptist Church located on 416 State Highway H. The conference is free of charge with breakfast and lunch, and door prizes provided...
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Identity of Sikeston author’s pen name revealed at event (10/21/24)Standard DemocratSIKESTON — A book swap and unveiling of a Sikeston author who used a pseudonym to write her book took place recently at Carson’s Restaurant in Historic Downtown Sikeston. During the Sept. 24 event, guests were served wine, cheese, crackers and fruit as well as a cake depicting the cover of the book, “Mother’s Little Alibi” by the author using the pen name, Lydia Constantine...
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Amendment No. 6 would use court fees to fund retirement for state sheriffs and prosecutors (10/21/24)By MARY SANCHEZ~Missouri independentMissouri voters will decide Nov. 5 if retirement funds for sheriffs and prosecutors should be supported with fees collected on court cases. A fee used to fund sheriffs’ pensions was put in place by state law in 1983. The Missouri General Assembly placed Amendment 6 on the ballot to reverse a 2021 Missouri Supreme Court ruling that found the fees unconstitutional...
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Sikeston shines: Chamber banquet sees record attendance; McPheeters receives Lifetime Achievement Award and McHaffie named Citizen of Year (10/18/24)By Leonna Heuring~Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Sikeston Chamber/Economic Development/Tourism honored the people, the organizations and the businesses who have enriched the community through their leadership and commitment over the past year. A record 470-plus people attended the 2024 Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Sikeston Memorial Airport to watch as the honors were presented...
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Five area counties receive Next Generation 911 Grant from state (10/18/24)By Tyler F. Thompson~Contributing writer/Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Five area counties have been awarded a $2.349 million grant from the Missouri 911 Service Board. Beginning next year the counties will be on the same network for all 911 calls from cell phones. Scott, New Madrid, Dunklin, Stoddard and Pemiscot counties now will be included in text communications to 911 operators...
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Todt takes over as executive director of the Scott County Transit System (10/18/24)Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Oran, Missouri, native Macy Todt has been appointed as the new executive director of the Scott County Transit System. “The new executive director is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the transit team and to boost the awareness and ridership of the transit,” said Michelle Worth, chair of the Scott County Transit System...
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Groundbreakings for two Bootheel Head Start Centers set for Oct. 30 (10/18/24)Standard DemocratSIKESTON — Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corp. or DAEOC, has announced groundbreakings later this month for the construction of two new Head Start facilities in Southeast Missouri. The City of Steele and the County of New Madrid each applied through the Missouri Department of Economic Development for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on behalf of Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC) for the construction of a facility for DAEOC’s Head Start program in the City of Steele and in New Madrid County at Portageville.. ...
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AAA: Move over or slow down – It’s the law (10/18/24)On Saturday, Oct. 19, which is National Move Over Awareness Day, AAA is reminding drivers about Missouri’s Move Over Law. The state’s Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes, if safe to do so, when approaching Missouri Department of Transportation vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, and any other emergency vehicle, including tow trucks, with lights flashing. ...
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Arkansas State University names summer graduates (10/17/24)JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Summer Commencement Aug. 10 at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 41 states and D.C., and 18 other countries...
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September sixth graders of the month (10/17/24)Sikeston Middle School has named its sixth grade students of the month for September. The character word of the month was respect. Pictured are front row, from left: Ben Barnes, Aiden Garcia-Hernandez, Kinsley Brown and Emily Burton; and back row: Daelyn McIntyre, Rilynn Sawnson, Darrius Williams, Brody King, Rosalyn Lunderman and Makenzy Thompson. Not pictured is Ella Drake...
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September fifth graders of the month (10/17/24)Sikeston Middle School has named its fifth grade students of the month for September. The character word of the month was respect. Pictured are front row, from left: Cerae Crenshaw, Quinn Parks, Alexandra Lawerence, Paisley Sullivan and Natalie Gulledge; and back row: Olivia Towe, Jackson Tilmon, Keira Ruedrich, Caroline Sautter, Brian Blissett and Addilynn Towe...
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Fluffy clouds and cotton (10/16/24)A field full of cotton blooms under fluffy, cloudy skies is seen Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, south of Pharris Ridge Drive in rural Sikeston, Missouri, toward Matthews, Missouri. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending Oct. ...
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One in four (10/16/24)SIKESTON — A pregnancy and infant loss awareness event took place Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 on the front lawn of Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, which is in October. One in four pregnancies end in loss (early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or infant loss). ...
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Kewanee man faces child pornography charges (10/16/24)Standard DemocratNEW MADRID, Mo. — A New Madrid County man is in custody on charges of child pornography. Arraignment for David J. Smith, 46, of Kewanee, Missouri, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 on five counts of possession of child pornography, first offense...
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Missouri Safe Sleep Month: A call to prevent infant sleep-related deaths (10/16/24)JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Every year, the Missouri acknowledges October as Safe Sleep Month. The goal of Safe Sleep Month is to bring awareness to the infant lives that are lost each year due to unsafe sleeping environments. DSS strives to educate parents and caregivers about safe sleep practices. With the ever-evolving research and data around Sudden Infant Death Syndrome we now know that infant sleep-related deaths are largely due to suffocation and are often preventable...
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Missourians will vote on paid sick leave, minimum wage hike on Nov. 5 ballot (10/16/24)By Clara Bates~Missouri IndependentA measure that would guarantee paid sick leave for more than 700,000 Missouri workers who currently lack it, as well as gradually raise the minimum wage to $15, will appear on voters’ ballots next month. The ballot initiative, called Proposition A, has been backed by various unions and workers’ advocacy groups, social justice and civil rights organizations, over 500 state business owners and others...
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Kindergarten pups-September (10/16/24)Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named the Kindergarten Pups of the Month for September. Pictured are front row, from left: Naudia Johann, Bentley Ruedrich, LillyAnne Ryan, Sebastian Suzumu, Hailey Barnes, Tiana Colemen, Mason Goliday, Zacariuos Williams, Alayah Townsend, Tucker Miller and Brylee Kolwyck; and back row: Khalia Koen, Lincoln Smith, Khalia Joliff, Athena Meese, Bobby Newcomer, Maggie Rowe, Alayna Morrison, KJ Masegian, Kyson Mallory, Colt Miller, Chloe Crader, Kamryn Turk, Armond Williams, Muhlek Grant and Luna Taylor. . ...
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Preschool Pups-September (10/16/24)Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its preschool pups of the month for September. Pictured are, from left: Carter Tilmon, Miracle McClinton, Henry Deere, Rhea May, Londyn Dixon, Gatlin Freeman, Emmy Blakely, Cindy Johnson, Adrian Velasco, Aaliyah Davis, Jaxson Lambert and Anayah Patel...
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Hunters take 5,741 deer during firearms early antlerless portion (10/16/24)JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 5,741 deer during the state’s firearms early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct. 11-13. The top-three harvest counties were Franklin with 156 deer harvested, Howell with 140, and Bollinger with 135. Last year’s early antlerless portion harvest total was 16,553...