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Sikeston Honors Veteran’s Banner Project Ceremony (11/13/24)SIKESTON — Sikeston Veterans Park’s new class of veterans/banners for the Sikeston Honors Veteran’s Banner Project were recognized and the 2023-2024 honor banners were retired and given back to veterans and their families during a ceremony Monday, Nov. 11 at the park.
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Sikeston Veterans Day Ceremony (11/11/24)The annual Sikeston Veterans Day Ceremony was held Monday, Nov. 11 at the Sikeston Field House. U.S. Army Major General Jami C. Shawley, served as the honored guest and speaker. A 1988 graduate of Charleston, Missouri, High School, Shawley is a 1992 graduate of the United States Military Academy West Point.
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Downtown Sikeston Holiday Open House (11/11/24)SIKESTON — Downtown Sikeston hosted its Holiday Open House Friday, Nov. 8. Along with shopping at the downtown merchants, attendees could visit Santa Claus and his reindeer, take a carriage ride and hear Christmas carols.
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Spooktacular event (11/5/24)Approximately 50 businesses, organizations and school groups provided a trick or treat event for students from Lilbourn, Matthews and New Madrid elementary schools and Immaculate Conception Grade School on Oct. 31 at New Madrid.
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2024 Annual Sikeston Chamber Awards 10/17/24 (10/21/24)Sikeston Chamber/Economic Development/Tourism honored the people, the organizations and the businesses who have enriched the community through their leadership and commitment over the past year. A record 470-plus people attended the 2024 Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Sikeston Memorial Airport to watch as the honors were presented.
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NMCC homecoming (10/15/24)The New Madrid County Central High School 2024 homecoming theme on Oct. 11, 2024, was “Ride the Wave to an Eagle Victory!” This year the NMCC Eagles football team certainly did with a commanding 62-14 victory over the Malden Green Wave.
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77th Annual Soybean Festival Grand Parade (10/11/24)The 77th Annual Soybean Festival's grand parade which included 100 entries rode through Portageville Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
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New Madrid Fall Festival (10/7/24)Fun was had during New Madrid’s Fall Festival and the Twisted Cat Tournament on Oct. 5, 2024.
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New Madrid War Eagles (9/30/24)The Little League Youth Football program, New Madrid War Eagles, continues to make memories for boys – and girls – in third through sixth grades. This year there are 70 youngsters from New Madrid, Parma, Matthews, Lilbourn and the surrounding area taking part in the league, which is fielding a third and fourth grade team and a team of fifth and sixth graders.
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Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival Parade: Eight Decades of Success (9/29/24)Rain held off for residents to enjoy the annual Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival which began at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, on Pine Street, then traveled north to Malone Avenue, west to Scott Street and then dispersed in vacant parking lots west of Scott Street. This year’s theme is “Eight Decades of Success.”
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SPS Hall of Fame-Honor Wall induction ceremony 9/20/24 (9/23/24)SIKESTON — Longtime photographer Jackie Calbert, Sikeston High School basketball standout Trey Jenkins and the state finalist 2018-2019 cheer team are this year's inductees of the Sikeston Public Schools’ Hall of Fame-Honor Wall. Calbert was selected for the Honor Wall while Trey Jenkins and the 2018-2019 cheer team were chosen for the Hall of Fame. The inductees were recognized at half time of the Sikeston High School Bulldogs football game versus Malden Green Wave Friday, Sept. 20 at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium. The Sikeston Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches and teams who have received state honors or beyond. Honor Wall recognizes individuals and teams for their service and achievement to the district.
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Eighth Annual 9/11 Memorial Walk (9/15/24)The Sikeston Professional Fire Fighting Association celebrated its Eighth Annual 9/11 memorial Walk Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The event is held to never forget the victims and events of Sept. 11, 2001. Participants began at Fire Station 2, 506 North Main St. in Sikeston, and proceeded south on Main Street to Lowes Home improvement Store, where an emergency vehicle truck rally took place and was open to the public. All emergency service agency personnel and citizens were invited to participate.
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IC Riverfest benefits parish school (9/13/24)NEW MADRID, Mo. — The Immaculate Conception Parish hosted its annual Riverfest on Sept. 7 to benefit the I.C. School in New Madrid.
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Hometown celebration in Lilbourn (9/3/24)Lilbourn was bustling with activity on Aug 31. In addition to the annual Fall Festival in the city park, former students returned to Lilbourn High School for a reunion.
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Music on the Mississippi 8/31/24 (9/3/24)An estimated 3,000 people filled Main Street for the first-ever Music on the Mississippi in New Madrid on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, for the food truck rally then crossed the Mississippi River levee to listen to performances by local entertainers, Ol’ Rivertown and Double Take, and headliner, The Marshall Tucker Band.
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2024 Greenie Parade (8/30/24)The Sikeston High School Red Peppers celebrated their 96th year Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, with the annual Greenie Parade which began at the high school and ended at Legion Park in Historic Downtown Sikeston.
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2024 Educator Prayer Breakfast (8/23/24)The 2024 Educator Prayer Breakfast for all Sikeston Public Schools’ staff, teachers, facility workers, etc., was at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at the Tanner Street Church Gym in Sikeston. Breakfast, a coffee bar and giveaways were part of the festivities. Sikeston R-6 Athletic Director Frank Staple served as the guest speaker. (Rod Anderson/Standard Democrat)
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First day of school at Lee Hunter Elementary (8/21/24)Students in the Sikeston R-6 School District returned to the classroom Tuesday, Aug. 20 for the new school year. Here are some photos as students at Lee Hunter Elementary arrived for their first day of school.
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Back to class in the New Madrid County R-1 School District (8/20/24)Students in the New Madrid County R-1 School District returned to class on Monday, Aug. 19.
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Night 4 of the 2024 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo (8/12/24)Photos from Night 4 of the 2024 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo.
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2024 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Night 3 (8/12/24)Photos from Night 3 of the 2024 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo.
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2024 Sikeston Jaycee Rodeo Night 1 (8/8/24)Photos from Night 1 of the 2024 Sikeston Jaycee Rodeo on Wednesday, August 8, 2024.
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Fall volleyball prep (8/7/24)New Madrid County Central High School student volleyball athletes and their coaches used much of their summer to prepare for the upcoming fall athletic season. In addition to weight training and conditioning, athletes also gathered for camps to hone their skills.
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Mutton Bustin' (8/6/24)
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School Fest (8/6/24)
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Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Parade (8/6/24)
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2024 Hot Air Balloon Festival (7/11/24)
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July Fourth festivities in New Madrid (7/9/24)Fireworks reflect in the waters of the Mississippi River along the New Madrid riverfront on Saturday, July 6. The city’s annual fireworks show draws hundreds of visitors to watch the spectacle. New Madrid County residents found a variety of ways to celebrate America’s birthday over the long Fourth of July holiday. weekend.
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Boom, crackle, pop: Sikeston Elks 2024 Firework Show (7/5/24)Gina Curtis/Standard Democrat The fireworks display sponsored by the Sikeston Elks is visible in the night sky Thursday, July 4 from the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds. Donations for next year’s show can be mailed to: Sikeston Elks Fireworks; PO Box 931; Sikeston, MO 63801.
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2024 East Prairie Main Street Party and Tour de Corn (6/26/24)East Prairie hosted its annual Main Street Party on Friday, June 21 and Tour de Corn Bike Ride on Saturday, June 22. View the photo gallery at www.standard-democrat.com.