Stories from Wednesday, June 22, 2016

SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Regional Chamber and the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation have announced that Barry Sellers is the organization's new chief executive officer. Sellers, currently the economic development director for the Sherwood, Ark., Chamber of Commerce, will begin his position in Sikeston on July 1. He will be in charge of the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Sikeston Economic Development office, which will be combined for the first time...

The SEMO War Eagles won the USSSA 10U Missouri State Baseball Tournament this weekend in Branson. They won the Championships! The team they played in the championship have a lot of good thing going for them. "They hire a professional coach for each position. ...

In last week's article about the prices of the City's water and trash rates going up, there was mention about the new drainage project.It should have read, "The total cost of the project was just shy of $600,000, to dig it up and replace it could be $800,000 or more," according to Alderman Berry...

BENTON, Mo. -- An Oran man faces charges following a narcotic investigation Tuesday in Scott County. James Willard Whorton, 63, is charged with felony for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and misdemeanor for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Workers of Stop-N-Go Fish Market in Sikeston and Stop-N-Go Mini Mart in New Madrid were indicted on charges alleging the misuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program...

SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Silver Sox have seen better nights. The visiting SEMO Pirates scored five runs in a flash signaling the beginning of the end for Sikeston's Senior Legion baseball team, who couldn't muster a fight or the will. The Sox eventually fell 15-1 in five innings during the first game of a doubleheader sweep by the Pirates Wednesday at VFW Stadium in Sikeston. The lack of fight sparked a visibly upset coach Ryan Moses between games...

SIKESTON -- McKayla B. Dumey was honored as the salutatorian at graduation ceremonies held May 13, 2016, at Scott County Central High School. The daughter of Joe and Tabitha Dumey, her activities include: vice president of membership for FBLA, FCCLA, vice president of Beta Club, vice president of the National Honor Society, Science Club, co-treasurer of Student Council, Yearbook, Jazz, Concert and Marching Band and class vice president...

BENTON, Mo. -- Thomas W. Kelly High School has announced the honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 Schoo year. Macey Abernathy, Jeremiah Bain, Cheyenne Blue, Darrien Boden, Kelsey Buckner, Matthew Burford, Breanna Burrell, Connor Chandler, Kama Collier, Jordan Collins, Elizabeth Corwin, Chyna Delagarza, Alexis Dock, Victoria Duenne, Whitney Gaines, Zachary Hahs, Allisyn Holifield, Lillian Hudgens, Amanda Hulshof, McKenzie Hutson, Ashley Jenkins, Carrie Keen, Jacob McClain, Aaron Menz, McKynlee Neumeyer, Brandie Pierce, Madison Rettig, Reece Scherer, Dylan Schwartz, Adison Shoaf, Hali Sills, Clayton Skelton, Cassidy Stone, Abigail Sutton, Savannah Whitten, Alisha Williams.. ...

Seniors entering the military were recognized by the Lilbourn Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7183 and Auxiliary on May 13. They are, from left, Tyler Sprouse, Stephen Brewer and Jordan Lynn. Also honored was Monica Davis.

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- Charleston Middle School has announced the honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 school year and the attendance awards for the year. Gavin Clifton, Shamesha Hamilton, Aydan Johnson. Ryleigh Ray, Brooklyn Riggens, Baylun Tucker, Leah Welch...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HOW TRUMP IS AIMING TO PORTRAY CLINTON The likely Republican presidential nominee will lambaste his Democratic rival as a failed secretary of state who is out of step with Americans on trade and immigration...

There's a pivotal scene in the "Wizard of Oz" when the "wizard" - far from a "wizard" in reality - is caught hiding behind a curtain and his real identity is about to be discovered. The "wizard" warns Dorothy and her band of followers not to pay attention to what's going on behind the curtain. Of course, Dorothy ignores his warning and uncovers the truth...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Betty Jean Hicks, 72, died June 21, 2016. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - James Morrison, 64, died June 21, 2016, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, log on to the electronic edition.


SIKESTON - A man suspected in the theft of a television from a home is also facing misdemeanor drug charges. Arnold Roderick Celestine Jr. is charged with felony second degree burglary and the misdemeanors of theft/stealing and possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana...

SIKESTON - A Sikeston man faces four counts of forgery following an investigation into counterfeit currency. Beginning at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, Sikeston Department of Public Safety began receiving reports of forged currency. The first report was from a business in the 200 block of E. Center Street, where a clerk had discovered two $5 bills with the same serial numbers...

SIKESTON - Controlled scheduled drugs were stolen from a Sikeston pharmacy Saturday. According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, sometime between 4:45 p.m. Saturday and 5:10 p.m. Randy's RX, 1012 N. Main St., was broken into. Described by Capt. Bill Mygatt as a "smash, grab and run," he said the outer glass door to the Ferguson Medical Group building was broken then the door to the pharmacy. A hatchet, apparently used to break the glass, was found at the scene...

CHARLESTON, Mo. - Two persons will be arraigned today following an investigation into a report of drug activity in public housing. Charles L. Hines of East Prairie is charged with distribution of a controlled substance near public housing and possession of a controlled substance, according to Missouri Case.net. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 9:15 a.m. in front of Judge S. Rob Barker...

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- A Sikeston man, originally charged with murder, will serve 10 years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm. On a change of venue, Craig "Pico" Marks, 35, of Sikeston, was sentenced on the unlawful possession of a firearm charge on June 17 by Judge Fred W. Copeland in Mississippi County Circuit Court...

Fifty-three youngsters taking part in the YMCA of Southeast Missouri's summer day camp program received a backpack filled with supplies thanks to the SEMO Food Bank. Morgan Grothaus with the Food Bank, right, and Shardonney Perkins with the YMCA fill a youngster's backpack with enough food to provide a family of four with six meals as well as a notebook. ...

I'm just now reading the June 9 paper and I read the SpeakOut article, "Honestly?" I thought it was probably one of the most hysterical ones. They are trying to say if you are a Christian you shouldn't be a hypocrite, but Republicans could because that's the Republican way. Somebody better check Hillary Clinton's record. That is one of the most insane SpeakOut calls I have ever heard...

There's a pivotal scene in the "Wizard of Oz" when the "wizard" - far from a "wizard" in reality - is caught hiding behind a curtain and his real identity is about to be discovered. The "wizard" warns Dorothy and her band of followers not to pay attention to what's going on behind the curtain. Of course, Dorothy ignores his warning and uncovers the truth...