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Parson joins 14 Republican governors in signing onto Operation Open Roads Initiative
(Local News ~ 11/23/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson on Monday joined 14 other Republican Governors in signing onto the Operation Open Roads initiative. The governors issued a joint statement committing to use their respective state authority to implement solutions that support supply chain efficiency, cut regulatory red tape, and increase market access, in response to supply chain shortages being experienced across the country...
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Peter Robinson
(Obituary ~ 11/23/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Peter Glenn Robinson, 60, of New Madrid departed this world on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Glenn, as he was known to all who knew him, was born May 11, 1961, to Barbara Robinson and the late James Vincent "JV" Robinson. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Lynn Robinson; his wife, Martha Robinson; and his daughter, Melissa Robinson...
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Melody Goodall
(Obituary ~ 11/23/21)
CHICAGO — Melody Zaria Goodall, 80, died Nov. 11, 2021. Born July 18, 1941, in Sikeston, Missouri, daughter of the late Elgin and Sleetie Hunt, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, the late Evelyn and Gireard Hunt Sr., following her mother’s death. ...
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Pauline Yarber-Moore
(Obituary ~ 11/23/21)
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Pauline Yarber-Moore, 58, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Hoffman Estates. She was born in Sikeston, Missouri, on May 8, 1953, to the late Paul and Dora Yarber. She was married to the late Victor Moore. She is survived by three daughters, Makeba Moore-Verpil, Vickesha Moore-(Pastor James) Exume and Milana Moore (Kendall) Jackson; and six grandchildren, Myelle, Chassidy, Priscilla, Mateo, Kannon and Kaizen...
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Incentives offered to R-1 staff for early notification of their retirement plans
(Local News ~ 11/23/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - In an effort to begin planning for the 2022-23 school year, the New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education is offering incentives to retiring staff members who notify them early of their plans. At their November meeting, the Board agreed to a one-time retirement incentive for certified and non-certified staff retiring at the end of the current school year. Those who inform the district of their retirement plans by Dec. 3 will receive a payment of $1,250...
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New Madrid Christmas Parade is Dec. 11
(Local News ~ 11/23/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Entries will be accepted through Nov. 30 for New Madrid’s Annual Christmas Parade. This year’s parade, which will begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 11, will include floats, bands, walking groups, vehicles, royalty and more, according to organizers. Participants are urged to use this year’s parade theme of “Merry and Bright” in planning their entries...
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R-1 Board filing to open Dec. 7
(11/23/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Filing opens Dec. 7 for two spots on the New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education. The terms of Ryan Eddy, who currently serves as the Board’s president, and Jenny Cope will expire in 2022. Recently the filing dates for school boards across Missouri changed. ...
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Incident was mutual fight, not an assault
(Column ~ 11/23/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - On the afternoon of Nov. 10, an officer responded to an apartment on Byrd Drive in reference to an assault that occurred on Russell Street. The complainant said she was on private property at the intersection of Russell and Riley streets. She said she was talking to someone when she was approached by another woman and hit from behind, knocked to the ground. The victim said the woman then pulled her hair and hit her several times...
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Masonic Lodge installation
(Community News ~ 11/23/21)
Sikeston Masonic Lodge 310 held its installation of officers for 2021-2022 held on Nov. 6.
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Women veterans celebrated
(Community News ~ 11/23/21)
On Veterans’ Day the Sikeston American Legion Auxiliary hosted its first Women Veterans’ Appreciation dinner at the Grecian Steakhouse. This year’s theme was “Women Veterans.” Four of the 11 who confirmed attended the dinner. “It was great listening to the women’s conversations,” said Anne Quick with the Auxiliary. “If you are a woman veteran, please reach out to us, we are here to help. Thank you for your service.”...
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Wheeler, Wooley named Sikeston Students of the Month
(11/23/21)
SIKESTON — Cooper Wooley and Aubrey Wheeler were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for November. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2021-2022 school year...
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Kelly High School first quarter honor roll
(11/23/21)
BENTON, Mo. — Thomas W. Kelly High School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. A Honor Roll Freshman Grant Burleson, Claire Davis, Gwen Essner, Miley Estes, Madyson Johnson, Molly Johnson, Paige Klipfel, Sophia Lofton,Terry Menz, Lola Pattengill, Laynie Stone, Addyson Thorne, Truman White, Kira Wolf, Tryston Ziegler...
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Scott Central helps St. Jude’s
(11/23/21)
During the month of September, Scott County Central Elementary conducted a penny war to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The school raised enough money from the penny war to send a $500-donation to St. Jude’s. Adrienne Eichhorn’s preschool class was the winner of the penny war. Pictured are front row, from left: Clarrence, Sawyer, Jameson and Levi; and back row: Gabriella, Ahmaura, Lily, Kirrilee, Lacey and Adrienne Eichhorn...
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East Prairie Middle School first quarter honor roll
(11/23/21)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie Middle School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year. 5th Gabe Achter, Emma Allen, Madison Allen, Ginger Allred, Emmett Asher, Ruger Atkinson, Jayda Baker, Payton Barger, Isaac Barker, Faylee Bowman, Corwin Branam, Quinn Branam, Riley Brown, William Bryant, Isley Cade, Ryker Caffee, Bradley Carden, Jaden Carter, Addison Coffer, Leigha Dickson, Chase Ditto, Jayden Doran, Emmalyn Douglas, Stella-Grace Dugan, Tayton Gentles, Mycah Gephart, Landyn Gifford, Timothy Gore, La’Shyia Groves, Hunter Haines, Avari Hall, Kiara Hankins, Charlee Harper, J’Lyn Hayward, Shay Hedge, Brody Hercik, Olivia Heuring, Korban Higgins, Clara Howell, Lane Hutchason, Hunter Jackson, Bella Johnson, Genaye Johnson, Mason Jones, Caden Kersey, Braxton Kirby, George Livermore, Rylan McElfresh, Shooter Miller, Zoey Moses, Ty Munson, Blake Olin, Courtney Palmer, Fox Patrick, Malichiah Patrick, Sophie Poley, Taylor Poole, Evan Powell, Marvin Powell, McKenna Scorzafava, Allie Tatum, Luke Thresher, Adrienne Wilhelms, Noah Wolford, Randy Woollums. ...
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Helping others
(Local News ~ 11/23/21)
Noah Lowe loads shoe boxes as part of Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child project and Miner Baptist Church Monday.
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New Madrid County Health Department urging safe holiday
(Local News ~ 11/23/21)
NEW MADRID, Mo. — Cousin Jane’s sweet potatoes with marshmallows and Grandma Thula’s cornbread stuffing – mouth-watering favorites like these delight every year. Last year COVID interrupted Thanksgiving dinner for many families, but thanks to the development of safe, effective COVID vaccines, families can gather around the table safely this year. ...
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Send letters to Santa via the Standard Democrat
(Local News ~ 11/23/21)
SIKESTON — For many years, the Standard Democrat has welcomed area children to write letters to Santa Claus, and then the newspaper sends them to Santa before publishing in a special section at Christmastime. This year is no exception. Letters to Santa are now being accepted and will be published in the Wednesday, Dec. 22 edition of the Standard Democrat...
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One life touching thousands: Campbell gifts over $2 million to more than 20 nonprofits
(Local News ~ 11/23/21)
This Thanksgiving more than 20 charities, groups and higher education centers are especially grateful for a Sikeston woman who gifted them $2.355 million collectively following her death late last year. Harryette Campbell, a longtime Sikeston resident, died Dec. ...
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