Stories from Thursday, July 7, 2016

Discover nature and learn more about the periodical and annual cicada.

Much cooler weather brought out several citizens from throughout the Portageville area to celebrate the birthday of United States at the Portageville Community Day. The event was held last Saturday, July 2nd at Meatte Memorial Park. For the most part, the event can be summarized in three words, Food, Fun and Fireworks!...

VNA Hospice is proud to announce Christy Craft has accepted a new position as Hospice Volunteer Coordinator with the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri Hospice. This increases the number of staff supporting VNA Hospice Volunteers in an effort to add greater, more flexible volunteer activity for hospice patients throughout the entire southeast Missouri region. ...

The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 6:2, "Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation." Salvation is not something anyone should put off doing. None of us knows what another day may bring. And the ABC's of salvation are so simple. ...

SIKESTON -- Three individuals now face murder, robbery and kidnapping charges in the case of a missing Kansas man found dead Saturday in New Madrid County cotton field. Ronnie Carl Robinson, 49, and Elsie M. Coleman Hamilton, 40, of North Little Rock, Ark.; and Larenzle M. Coleman, 35, of Oakfield, Tenn., are each charged with felony first degree murder, robbery, kidnapping and tampering in the disappearance of Lawrence "Larry" Weaver of Pittsburg, Kan., according to the...

SIKESTON -- Albert Allen "Al" Allred II, age 46, of Sikeston, died July 5, 2016, at his home. For the complete obituary, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.

ORAN, Mo. -- Gary Kimball, 61, died July 7, 2016, at his home. For this obituary and more, see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.

BERTRAND, Mo. -- Ronald Ervin, 77, died July 4, 2016, at his home near Bertrand. For the complete obituary see the Thursday edition of the Standard Democrat.

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- A Charleston man faces charges after allegedly threatening a woman and children with a gun. Travis Andrew Williams, 40, was arrested and charged with third degree domestic assault, three counts of first degree child endangerment and unlawful use of a weapon. According to Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore, Capt. Ken Story received report Tuesday of a domestic assault in progress. The female reported she and her children were being threatened with a gun...

Tree limbs fell on this home on North Ranney Thursday afternoon after a strong storm blew through the area. High winds from the storm caused many tree limbs to fall on power lines, houses and yards.

SIKESTON - The Tributary Film Festival will be rolling into action in Historic Downtown Sikeston for its second consecutive year as a two-day event July 15-16. "Last year we had enough success to do it again," said Parengo Coffee owner Colby Williams. Parengo Coffee is one of many sponsors of Tributary...

Amber Crane points out features of the American Queen to her daughter, Alyna, as the boat docked at New Madrid Wednesday morning. The boat stop is one of several hosted each summer by the community providing visitors with the opportunity to tour the town's historic sites and locals to watch the boat on the Mississippi River.

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- An Illinois man was arrested after allegedly trying to assault a convenience store employee and a police officer Sunday in Mississippi County. Joe Jarrett of Champaign, Ill., was arrested Sunday for third degree assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. Bond was set at $1,500 cash only...

SIKESTON -- Three individuals now face murder, robbery and kidnapping charges in the case of a missing Kansas man found dead Saturday in New Madrid County cotton field. Ronnie Carl Robinson, 49, and Elsie M. Coleman Hamilton, 40, of North Little Rock, Ark.; and Larenzle M. ...