Stories from Monday, March 21, 2016

Balloons float down on the staff and clients of the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Sunday afternoon as the annual telethon came to a close with a total of $322,852 raised during the weekend event.

SIKESTON -- An attempt to make an online sales transaction resulted in an armed robbery Friday in Sikeston. About 8 p.m. Friday two men approached Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers near Lora and Branum streets to report a robbery had just occurred, according to Capt. James McMillen, public information officer for DPS...

Sikeston finished a very promising season with back to back losses bringing their final record to 28-3, and for their six seniors, it was a bitter-sweet end to a career full of highs and lows.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HISTORIC MEETING ON TAP IN HAVANA The sit-down between Obama and Raul Castro may offer critical clues about whether the U.S. president's sharp U-turn in policy will pay lasting dividends...

SIKESTON - Sikeston's Spring Clean-up, which gives residents an opportunity to dispose of bulky rubbish during their regular solid waste pick-ups, is set for two weeks beginning March 28. Residents with Monday and Thursday trash collection will have their spring clean-up opportunities on March 28 and March 31. Those with Tuesday and Friday solid waste pick-up will have their spring clean-up collections on April 5 and April 8...

SIKESTON -- The man accused of invading the privacy of others in the bathroom at the local YMCA will be arraigned at 9 a.m. March 24. Earl A. Madison, 19, is charged with three counts of felony first degree invasion of privacy. He will appear before Judge David Dolan...

Chronic Master Brewers offered a variety of beers for visitors to sample during Historic Downton Sikeston's fifth annual Saint Patrick's Day Celebration on Saturday. While the homebrewers competed for top honors, the public also had the opportunity to enjoy live music, food and more. Proceeds from the event went to Downtown revitalization projects.

You probably won't print this, but here goes. I read where some prejudiced person called in about naming a street after Martin Luther King. That person said it costs too much money. How does that person know how many wants it done and how much money it is going to cost? My guess is the businesses don't want to call the street a black man's name on a regular basis by having the address named after him. ...

SIKESTON -- Philip Chartrau, age 68, of Sikeston, died March 19, 2016, peacefully at his home in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Helen Gilliland, 93, of Sikeston, died March 20, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- C.G. Scott, age 81, of Sikeston, died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


MINER, Mo. -- Bessie Juanita Runnels, 100, died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Miner Nursing Center. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


DAVIE, Fla. -- Henry Lee "Hank" Shaw, 83, died March 16, 2016. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Michael David DeLaughter, 67, died March 19, 2016, at John Cochran V.A. Medical Center in St. Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Harvey Lee Powell, 61, died March 18, 2016, at his home. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


BENTON, Ky.-- Georgia Hayward, 92, died March 18, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON -- Noel Dean King, 74, died March 21, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


NEW MADRID, Mo. - Two persons are in jail on drug-related charges. On Saturday two officers with the New Madrid police department were serving papers at Candlewood Apartments when they noticed a strong odor of marijuana, according to New Madrid Police Chief Joey Higgerson...