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New details of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation into a Feb. 29 fatal two-vehicle crash in Sikeston, Missouri, were finalized and published in a 149-page crash reconstruction report, which includes body-camera footage, speed analyses and vehicular data captured from both vehicles’ internal computers...

SIKESTON — Jerry Pullen was known for many things serving the City of Sikeston, but most talked about was his generosity. The former Sikeston mayor and longtime businessman died at his home early Wednesday. He was 76. “When I think about Jerry Pullen’s service to our community, the one thing that stands out was his generosity,” said current Sikeston mayor Steven Burch. ...

SIKESTON — A Sikeston man faces felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Scott County. DeAndre Markez Tipler, 29, is charged with felony delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid; felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid; felony driving while revoked/suspended; and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, according to online court records...

SIKESTON, Mo. — It was a story that grabbed headlines in southeast Missouri newspapers and led radio and television broadcasts: the news of a motorcyclist missing from a Sikeston motel, then the discovery of his body in a field in New Madrid County and finally, the arrests in connection with the crime...

SIKESTON — A former Sikeston police officer has been formally charged for his alleged involvement in a February fatal in Scott County. Andrew J. Cooper, 47, a captain with Sikeston Department of Public Safety who resigned early this month, faces charges in the Feb. 29 crash that killed a 22-year-old Sikeston woman and seriously injured four others, including himself...

Since becoming Chief in August 2019, we have faced many challenges. We have had some serious issues to deal with for sure, but I do believe we are on the path of improvement. Still, I know there is much that needs to be addressed if we are truly going to better our community...

SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston’s Annual Community Spring Cleanup dates have been rescheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 6-14 at the compost site. This is an opportunity for residents to dispose their items at the compost site on Compress Road (behind Fire Station No. 1), according to a news release from Sikeston Department of Public Works...

Two additional positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Scott County. According to the Scott County Health Department Friday afternoon, two women, one over the age of 80 and another between the ages of 60-69 tested positive in Scott County. There are just 16 active cases with 91 total positive cases to date. There have been 67 residents that have recovered with eight deaths...

Emma Drury is the Standard Democrat’s Calendar Girl for April. Drury, the daughter of Fred and Heather Drury, will be attending Dyersburg State University where she will play college softball and major in early childhood education. Editor’s Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the April Calendar Girl is running in May...

KENNETT, Mo. — A Kennett man was killed and four others injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Dunklin County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 3:50 p.m. on US 412 at east city limits of Kennett, the crash occurred as the westbound vehicle driven by Brenda K. Harris, 23, of Portageville, Mo., ran off the road and overcorrected into the path of the eastbound vehicle driven by James Shallie, 32, of Jonesboro, Ark. Shallie’s vehicle struck Harris’ vehicle in the right side...

SIKESTON — A former Sikeston police officer has been formally charged for his alleged involvement in a February fatal in Scott County. Andrew J. Cooper, 47, a captain with Sikeston Department of Public Safety who resigned early this month, faces charges in the Feb. 29 crash that killed a 22-year-old Sikeston woman and seriously injured four others, including himself...