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Khrystionna Swann, daughter of Kendra Fernandez, is the Standard Democrat's April Calendar Girl. This fall she plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University where she will major in nursing. Eventually, she would like to become an Institutional Review Board member and work with clinical trials...
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    Dexter High School teacher named MCSS Teacher of the Year
    “The money, obviously, was a big draw,” Jacob Williams of Dexter laughs good-naturedly, “but seriously, I had the benefit of having some great teachers in high school—Melba Walker, John Wade, Linda Dowdy, and Larry Louder—who set a high standard for their students and served as a great example to me.”...
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    Co-op CEO creates uplifting videos to help members through pandemic
    CEO Sean Vanslyke began closing SEMO Electric Cooperative’s offices a year ago, when pandemic concerns were rising. He had no idea when members would be allowed in SEMO’s lobbies again, and every co-op staffer who could work remotely began settling into routines quickly developed to help reduce their risks of contracting COVID-19...
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    Enrollment, screenings for R-6 kindergarten students is April 20-23
    SIKESTON — Enrollment and screening for the 2021-2022 kindergarten students in the Sikeston R-6 School District will be April 20-23 at the First United Methodist Church located at 1307 N. Main St. in Sikeston. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by July 31...
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    Dogwood-Azalea Festival set to begin Thursday
    CHARLESTON, Mo. — The 53rd Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival will cruise back into Charleston this week after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everybody is so ready to do this,” Karen Teeters, executive director of Charleston Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, said about Charleston residents and the festival. “We are absolutely looking forward to the return of the festival. The town has really pulled out the stops to make it bigger and better than ever.”...
  • Several local communities plan spring cleanups
    Local communities are offering residents a chance to discard bulky trash items during spring cleanups. The following is a list of cleanup days for local communities. New Madrid New Madrid’s annual clean-up week is set for April 19-22. Residents are urged to clean all trash from their premises prior to April 19 and place it out for pick up by city services. The additional trash should be placed on the street or alley by April 19...
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    Sikeston residents have several chances to get rid of unwanted items
    SIKESTON — As the sun shines and temperature increases, many Sikeston residents are planning their spring cleaning and there are several opportunities to help residents get rid of unwanted items. The Annual Community Cleanup at the Sikeston compost site will begin on April 24 and conclude May 2...
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    Scott County man dies in crash
    DELTA, Mo. — A Scott County man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday in Cape Girardeau County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:10 a.m. on Route N at Route U, four miles west of Delta, as the westbound vehicle driven by a 17-year-old male of Whitewater failed to yield to the northbound vehicle driven by Alfred “Paul” Friga, 67, of Chaffee and was struck by Friga’s vehicle...
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    E-waste recycling events scheduled
    SIKESTON — Area residents will have two opportunities to recycle their electronics locally. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28, electronic items ranging from TVs, monitors, computers, audio, video and office equipment will be accepted at Carnell’s Collision Repair, 700 Tanner, 417 North Main in Sikeston...
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    The punt game STILL is of no concern to SEMO
    Tom Davis
    The fact that Southeast Missouri State has the top punter in the Ohio Valley Conference this spring is a surprise to absolutely no one. After all, Jake Reynolds was named to the 2020 Punter of the Year “watch list” by the Augusta Sports Council heading into this school year.
  • Host sites set for spring sports districts
  • Poplar Bluff senior Colin Lamberson named FCA's Impact Athlete of the Year
  • Boys Baseball Roundup, Apr. 10: Red-Hot Saxony Lutheran beats Jefferson 5-1, starts season 9-0
  • Kelly girls finish second at the Johnny Merrick Invitational; Dexter girls and boys take first (4/9/21)
  • A dream is now a reality for long-time assistant coach Jeremy Brinkmeyer as he takes on a new role with Kelly (4/9/21)
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  • Seeking is important in the Bible (4/8/21)
    What is your favorite Easter candy? Some will say Peeps or jelly beans, or better yet chocolate bunnies. It was amazing to watch the kids at our church do an Easter Egg hunt. To see the focus and...
  • Prisoner breaks back glass of patrol car (4/7/21)
    On the morning of March 30, a Portageville officer was transporting a prisoner to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department. The prisoner became combative and requested an ambulance, so the officer...
  • Why we celebrate (4/3/21)
    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begottenSon, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the...
  • Time to celebrate greatest moment in history (4/1/21)
    This is the week where we celebrate, reflect, and remember the greatest moment in history when Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead. Here are the last words recorded on the cross from Scripture....
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    Simmons dedicated career to people of New Madrid (3/30/21)
    On the morning of March 29, we learned of the passing of David Simmons, a retired police officer with the city of New Madrid. David devoted over 30 years to the city, working the majority of that...
  • Steven Burch: Important election for city’s future is April 6 (3/27/21)
    To the great citizens of Sikeston, With just over three weeks left as your Mayor, I approach the end of this term very excited about the future of Sikeston. Looking back on the accomplishments of the...
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  • Kathryn McIntyre (4/9/21)
    SIKESTON — Kathryn McIntyre, age 86, passed away on April 9, 2021, at Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. She was born Feb. 8, 1935, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, to the late Hale and Zaretta...
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    Thelma Watson (4/9/21)
    BELLEVUE, Ohio — Thelma Watson, 83, of Bellevue, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Countryside Manor in Fremont. She was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Charleston, Missouri, the daughter of...
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    Dylan Gadberry (4/9/21)
    BERTRAND, Mo. — Dylan Michael Gadberry, age 25, of Bertrand passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Morrisville. Dylan was born Aug. 21, 1995, in Cape...
  • Jessee Dozier (4/9/21)
    SIKESTON — Jessee Dozier, age 86, passed away on April 7, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born Jan. 6, 1935, in Fayetteville, Alabama, to the late Noke and Maylene Tidwell Dozier. He is survived by one son Billy Dozier of Sikeston; one daughter, Lisa Burns of Sikeston; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...
  • Patricia Laws (4/8/21)
    SCOTT CITY, Mo. — Patricia Laws, daughter of the late Paul C. Durbin and Billie Jean Bendel Durbin, was born on Aug. 16, 1951, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life on April 7, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by her family at the age of 69 years...
  • Jeffery Groves (4/8/21)
    EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Jeffery A. "Smiley" Groves, 55, died April 7, 2021. Arrangements are at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
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