Stories from Wednesday, November 30, 2022

City of Benton employees and officials put up a lighted Christmas tree Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Benton. The city, along with Benton area churches and the Chamber of Commerce, are preparing for the Third Annual Benton Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. Dec. 18...

Lydia Wren, daughter of Keri and Rance Braswell and Shannon and Kristi Wren, is the Standard Democrat’s Calendar Girl for December. Wren is in her third month attending cosmology school at Renaissance Beauty Academy in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

SIKESTON — The Standard Democrat held a Thanksgiving coloring contest for two age groups of children: 4-7 and 8-10. Over 50 entries were received and two winners were selected and notified before Thanksgiving. They each received a $25-cash prize. Annielaine Bryant, 6, was the winner of in the 4-7 year old age group.Carter Kemp, 9, was the winner in the 8-10 year old age group...

I was wondering about the Malco Theatre here in Sikeston. Has it closed? Every time I go by there nobody is there or there are no times for the movies or anything. I was just wondering if you could give me some information. Thank you.

LILBOURN, Mo. - Participating in the Veteran of Foreign Wars’ Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests paves the way for recognition of local students. Yet more important than the money and the accolades, the program is an opportunity for participants to learn about their country and the sacrifices made by veterans...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — With a growing track program, the New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education approved plans to not only renovate but also expand the District’s track. At its November meeting, the Board accepted a bid from Fisher Tracks Inc. for $550,000 to refurbish the track at the New Madrid County Central High School...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — A new New Madrid business assists adults with developmental disabilities. The New Madrid Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 16 for Family Matters Adult Rehab, 599 Main St. Owned by Rebecca Fields and Johnna Sprouse, the director of Family Matters Rehab is Susan Decker...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Roger B. Lofton, age 57, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born on Jan. 23, 1965, in New Madrid County, to the late Rudy and Virginia Hicks Lofton.