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Sikeston mayor highlights next steps following EF3 tornado (Local News ~ 06/04/24)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow provided an update on tornado damage and highlighted the city’s next steps during Sikeston City Council’s regular meeting Monday, June 3. “There has been a lot of community support this past week, a lot of people working and building relationships just to be able to make some things happen in our community,” Turnbow said. ... -
June Calendar Girl | CATE SCHRUMPF (Local News ~ 06/04/24)
Cate Schrumpf, daughter of Jason and Catherine Schrumpf, is the Standard Democrat’s Calendar Girl for June. Schrumpf, who was the 2023 Miss Sikeston fifth runner-up, is a 2024 graduate of Sikeston High School. She plans to attend Mississippi State University where she will major in accounting... -
Kenny Rogers Children’s Center benefits from Byrd estate bequest (Local News ~ 06/04/24)
SIKESTON — A new fall-prevention system is already making a difference for the therapists and children who receive services at the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center in Sikeston, thanks to a recent donation from the estate of James L. Byrd III. According to KRCC Executive Director Michelle Fayette, the Center was contacted in early March by a representative from the estate of James L. Byrd III asking if the Center had any equipment or anything we needed... -
Sikeston mayor proclaims Friday as National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Local News ~ 06/04/24)
SIKESTON — On Monday, June 3 Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow proclaimed Friday, June 7 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Sikeston. Every day, more than 120 Americans are killed by gun violence, alongside more than 200 who are shot and wounded, and on average, there are nearly 18,000-gun homicides every year... -
Funds being raised for Cheryl Anne Scherer remembrance marker (Local News ~ 06/04/24)
SCOTT CITY, Mo. — A musical event to raise funds for the Cheryl Anne Scherer remembrance marker is planned for Thursday, June 6 in Scott City. Forty-five years after she disappeared in broad daylight while working at a gas station in Scott City, Cheryl’s family and friends continue to be her voice and advocate, keeping Cheryl in the public eye... -
Dale Hampton
(Obituary ~ 06/04/24)
DEXTER, Mo. — Dale L. Hampton, 69, died May 31, 2024. A memorial service will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at The Meadows Event Center in Dexter. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Beverly Cruz (Obituary ~ 06/04/24)
SIKESTON — Beverly Ann Cruz, age 62, passed away on May 31, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. She was born on Aug. 21, 1961, in Inverness, Florida, to the late Joseph “Bill” William Moody and Betty Moritz. On June 11, 1998, in Wickliffe, Kentucky, she married Luis Cruz who survives of the home in Sikeston... -
Adam Smith (Obituary ~ 06/04/24)
BELL CITY, Mo. — Adam Christopher Smith, age 48, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Bell City. He was born on April 26, 1976, in Charleston, Missouri, to Kim C. Smith who preceded him in death on July 5, 1983, and Willis M. Heuring Smith who survives of the home in Bell City. -
Wanda Dirickson (Obituary ~ 06/04/24)
SIKESTON — Wanda Fern Dirickson, age 84, passed away on June 3, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born on April 4, 1940, in Sikeston, to the late Clyde and Geraldine Ford Salyers. She retired from Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston in 2005 after 30-plus years of service... -
Edward Gates
(Obituary ~ 06/04/24)
SIKESTON — Edward Dewayne Gates, 77, died June 3, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7. Justin Pobst, pastor of Discover Life Church, will officiate...
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Scholarships awarded to Sons of American Legion members (Local News ~ 06/04/24)
Sikeston American Legion Post 114 Auxiliary awarded Sons of American Legion members Scott County Central graduate Asher Britt and Notre Dame High School graduate Brayden Tingwall a scholarship during its April 10 meeting. The 2024 graduates were recognized for their academic achievements. Pictured are, from left: Britt, Auxiliary President Karen Huey and Brayden Tingwall... -
Ehrlich awarded Post 114 scholarship (Local News ~ 06/04/24)
Sikeston American Legion Post 114 Auxiliary member Heidi Self and Sons of American Legion member Hayden Ehrlich were recognized for their outstanding contributions April 22 during Sikeston High School’s Senior Awards Night. Pictured are Heather Self, Heidi Self and Auxiliary President Karen Huey. Pictured are Auxiliary President Karen Huey, Hayden Ehrlich and Legionnaire Jerome Henson... -
Self awarded Post 114 scholarship (Local News ~ 06/04/24)
Sikeston American Legion Post 114 Auxiliary member Heidi Self and Sons of American Legion member Hayden Ehrlich were recognized for their outstanding contributions April 22 during Sikeston High School’s Senior Awards Night. Pictured are Heather Self, Heidi Self and Auxiliary President Karen Huey... -
Margaret Hampton
(Obituary ~ 06/04/24)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Margaret Hampton, 81, died May 31, 2024, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Missouri. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at noon Wednesday, June 5 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with the Rev. Mike Elrod officiating...
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