Stories from Saturday, May 12, 2018

Mother’s Day this year is bittersweet. For a number of years, I have used this special day to pay tribute and give recognition to the role of motherhood and the significant importance these women play in the development of future generations. Two things have changed this year...

Why no obituaries? I live in New Madrid. I would like to know why our Standard Democrat newspaper does not have any obituaries in it. I see them in the Sikeston Standard Democrat but I don’t see them in the New Madrid. Can you tell me why? Thank you...