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Stretching from Kennett, Missouri, to Jackson, one of the country’s longest yard sales will be back in full force once again in Southeast Missouri. The 100-Mile Yard Sale has been an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition for the past 24 years. The yard sale officially begins Thursday and comes to a close Memorial Day...

A 28-year-old Poplar Bluff man was taken into custody Tuesday following a high-speed chase through the eastern Butler County, which ended on One Mile Road in Stoddard County. Kory Paul was booked on charges of stealing a motor vehicle, resisting arrest by fleeing – creating substantial risk of serious injury or death, careless and imprudent driving, speeding and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Paul was lodged in the Butler County jail...

Missouri drivers will be met with record high gas prices to start the Memorial Day Travel period. The statewide gas price average continues to increase in Missouri, reaching $4.17 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price has set or tied a new record high for the last 16 consecutive days...

Standard Democrat Over 39.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend according to AAA, making the unofficial start to summer a busy one. Despite soaring gas prices, that are hitting all-time highs, the expected number of travelers is an increase of 8.3% over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost in line with those in 2017. ...

MARSTON, Mo. - A once closed manufacturing plant is finding new life. The Alubar group, a Brazilian-based manufacturer, has acquired the rod mill which was once part of the Noranda Aluminum Plant complex in the St. Jude Industrial Park. Earlier this year, the plant, now known as Alubar Metals Missouri, began production of aluminum rods used in the manufacture of aluminum wires and cables...

SIKESTON — Sikeston High School’s class of 2022 was awarded nearly $1.03 million in scholarships as they make plans for life after school. Sikeston High School counselor Jason Rapert, who worked with this class their first three years in high school, wasn’t surprised by the graduates’ successes...

SIKESTON—The community of Sikeston will observe Memorial Day with a service at 10:30 a.m. May 30 at Veterans Park in Sikeston. In the event of rain, the service will be held at the First Christian Church. Local veterans from both the VFW and American Legion will participate in the service along with members of the Sikeston Veterans Park Committee. ...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — A Dexter man received on Monday multiple life sentences after a jury recently found him guilty of child sex charges in Stoddard County. Jerry Michael Pierce of Dexter was sentenced to five consecutive terms of life imprisonment as a predatory sexual offender by Presiding Circuit Judge Robert N. ...

SIKESTON — Sikeston High School’s assistant principal and academic leader will take on a new role as an assistant superintendent for the Sikeston R-6 School District in the 2022-2023 school year. The school district on Friday announced Tiffany Morgan has been unanimously selected as the next assistant superintendent of secondary education and professional development. Shannon Holifield is currently serving in the position and will take over as superintendent starting July 1...

SIKESTON — Approximately 235 Sikeston High School and New Horizons High School graduates received diplomas Monday during the 121st annual outdoor commencement at Sikeston Public Schools’ Stadium. Leading the class in academics were Ellie Noe as valedictorian and Raghad Alkilani as salutatorian...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - The New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2022 has taken the motto written on the wall of the school’s commons to heart: Soar Like an Eagle. As this year’s Senior Awards Ceremony opened, Central High School Principal Justin Poley pointed out the class had received $209,700 in scholarships and awards to continue their education...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - For the members of the New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2022, it was a graduation with “Pomp and Circumstance,” with lots of smiles and a few tears. Before presenting the seniors with their diplomas, NMCC high school principal Justin Poley noted graduation marks the conclusion of 13 years of academic effort by the students...

SIKESTON — Beginning Tuesday, the following streets will be limited to traffic due to milling operations. They are: • W. Wakefield from Highway BB to the Power Station entrance. • W. North Street from Luther Street to N. West Street. • N. Scott Street from W. North Street to W. Malone Avenue...

BENTON, Mo. — A Chaffee, Missouri, man and rural Sikeston, Missouri, man face drug possession charges following separate search warrants served Wednesday in Scott County. James Tilley, 67, is charged with possession of a controlled substance; three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm; three counts of unlawful use of a firearm; and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, according to online court records...

**UPDATE: Due to weather predicted for Saturday evening, the CVB's Drive-In Movie Night has been POSTPONED. (Be on the lookout for information on a new date soon.) SIKESTON — In 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sikeston Convention and Visitors Bureau came up with the idea of hosting a drive-in movie as an outdoor event the community could take part in safely. The idea was a hit and continues to get bigger and better with the upcoming viewing of “The Greatest Showman.”...

SIKESTON — The City of Sikeston is purchasing a generator for the Sikeston Municipal Airport to assist in airport operations during time of an emergency. During a meeting Thursday night, Sikeston City Council approved the purchase of a Koehler generator from CK Power under the state contract for a cost of $52,020. The cost includes cables and camloks for hookup...

SIKESTON — Sikeston joined cities around the country in recognizing June 3 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. During Thursday’s Sikeston City Council meeting, Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow proclaimed June 3 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day...

SIKESTON — Formed in 1997 to address the issue of adult and child sexual violence, Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV) now serves nine counties with the philosophy of “listening to every voice… Advocating for every heart.”...

SIKESTON — Marcie Lawson was introduced as the new president and CEO for the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Economic Development during the Sikeston Regional Chamber meeting on Thursday at the Clinton Building. “We’re very, very, very excited,” said Heather Couch, chairwoman of the Sikeston Area Economic Development Board when she made the announcement Thursday. “She has a lot of great ideas and we’re excited to implement those ideas and to see what it holds for Sikeston and the local community.”...

SIKESTON — There are many positive things going on in Sikeston, according to Mayor Greg Turnbow who spoke at the Sikeston Regional Chamber meeting Thursday at the Clinton Building. “We have so many things going on it’s hard to remember them all,” Turnbow said. “There’s a lot of positive things going on in the City of Sikeston.”...

UPDATE: About 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, the Scott County Sheriff's Office reported Raymond Stovall was in custody. BENTON, Mo. — The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a Sikeston, Missouri, man wanted on multiple felony child sex charges. According to the sheriff’s office, Raymond Allen Stovall, 36, of Sikeston is wanted on the following charges: three counts of first degree statutory sodomy, three counts of first degree child molestationand three counts of statutory rape...

BERTRAND, Mo. — David Ring, a Christian evangelist and motivational speaker who has cerebral palsy will speak at Cornerstone Church, 307 W. Cedar St. Bertrand, Missouri, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22. Since 1973, Ring has challenged thousands of people with his signature message - “I have cerebral palsy... What’s your problem?” ...

MATTHEWS, Mo. — The first graders at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews would give their school a gold star. “It is a fun place to help you learn stuff,” said Mason White. From his desk as he practiced his handwriting, Kaiden Burnett chimed in: “It helps you learn a lot. I like to play and even learn to do my handwriting correctly. Matthews is just a good school.”...

SIKESTON — Five years ago, Jeff and Angie Hardin began keeping bees with two hives. Now, the Hardins are up to 40 hives and growing as they see the importance of bees and beekeeping. “It got addictive,” Jeff Hardin said. “We got started because bees are declining. The more I learn about it, the more I see the need for them.”...

SIKESTON — A Cape Girardeau, Missouri, woman faces felony charges after allegedly assaulting a juvenile last month in Sikeston. Emma Stroup, 20, of Cape Girardeau is charged with felony first degree assault-serious physical injury and felony abuse or neglect of a child-serious emotional or physical injury-no sexual contact, according to online court records...