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Alan Byrd
(Obituary ~ 08/31/21)
SIKESTON — Alan Joe Byrd, age 74, of Sikeston passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born Feb. 28, 1947, in Sikeston to the late Horace and Margaret Byrd. He was preceded in death by his brother, Banks Byrd. Alan Joe was a lifelong resident and farmer in Scott County, Missouri. He was married to Paula K. Byrd for 51 years...
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Sheila Hawkins
(Obituary ~ 08/31/21)
SIKESTON — Shelia Hawkins, age 71, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on Oct. 17, 1949, in Risco, Missouri, to the late Adolph and Carrie Williams Miller. She was a member at North Acres General Baptist Church in Sikeston for over 71 years. She graduated from Sikeston High School in 1968.
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Sophia Hughes
(Obituary ~ 08/31/21)
SIKESTON — Sophia Anita Hughes, 53, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born on Nov. 22, 1967, in Lilbourn, Missouri, to Sharon Willis and the late Lester Hughes. She was a graduate of Howardville High School in Lilbourn. Sophia enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was the doting mother to her son, Lee Sharrod Hughes who survives of the home...
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Katherine Grant
(Obituary ~ 08/31/21)
SIKESTON — Katherine A. Grant, 74, died on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born April 1, 1947, to the late Willie Grant and LuBirtha (James) Grant. She was a member of St. John MB Church and, for many years, was a licensed beautician in Sikeston...
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One jailed for resisting arrest
(Column ~ 08/31/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - On the morning of September 24, deputies with the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department and an officer from the Police Department were serving a civil order in the 400 block of Vandenvender Street in New Madrid. While they were serving the order a man walked across from Femmer Drive and confronted the police, then began questioning them about why they were there. ...
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New Madrid City Council considers use tax
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - The pandemic has impacted not only the health of residents but also the health of the city’s revenue stream. Now, the New Madrid City Council is taking the first step in seeking a remedy for its finances. At the Aug. 23 meeting, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 942 was approved to present a use tax to the voters in the city...
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Despite few construction delays, R-1 is ready for students’ return to classes
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - As the clock was ticking toward the start of school, it was down to the final details for the New Madrid County R-1 School Board at their August meeting.. During the meeting, Cory Bextermueller presented a construction update and start of school contingency plan to the Board...
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State offices in new location in New Madrid
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
Four state offices are now in a new location. Following recent renovations, the New Madrid Bend State Office Building has opened at 7960 U.S. Higway 61 between New Madrid, Mo., and Howardville, Mo. Currently the local offices for Family Support, the Children’s Division, Health and Senior Services and Division of Youth Services are located at the site. ...
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Truck rodeo
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
Republic Services held a family event and truck rodeo at the Sikeston Outlet Stores on Saturday. Here a driver takes a truck through the obstacle course.
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Active COVID-19 cases, deaths increase in area as vaccinations lag
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
The number of active COVID-19 cases continues to climb in the area as do the number of deaths related to the virus. On Friday, the Scott County Health Department reported the death of three residents related to complications from COVID-19. One person was in their 50s, another in their 60s and one in their 80s. The deaths make 92 in the county related to COVID-19...
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Marston man charged with promoting child pornography
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — A Marston, Mo., is charged with promoting child pornography in the first degree. Following an undercover investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a warrant was issued for Elijah Gunnar Riley, 25. In his first court appearance on Monday in Division II of New Madrid County Circuit Court, Associate Judge Joshua Underwood set Riley’s arraignment for 9 a.m. Sept. 20...
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Council approves electrical, heat improvements to airport hangar
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
SIKESTON — Despite it being over budget, the Sikeston City Council approved a bid to improve the electric service to the main hangar at the Sikeston Municipal Airport during Monday’s meeting. Council approved a bid of $37,135 to Hart Electric Inc. for a new 600-amp electrical service to be installed, as well as the hanging of six commercial heaters at the multi-hangar at the airport. The hangar, originally built in the 1940s, still serves as the main hangar for the airport...
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Local bartender has trial set for next year
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
Sikeston man accused of stealing over $100,000 from American Legion
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Calendar Girl
(Local News ~ 08/31/21)
Ally Nelson was the Standard Democrat’s Calendar Girl for August. Nelson, the daughter of Matt and Shannon Nelson, is attending the University of Missouri-Columbia and pursing a degree in business with an emphasis in marketing.
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