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Daniel Thompson
(Obituary ~ 03/29/22)
SIKESTON — Daniel Lee Thompson, age 40, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home in Sikeston, MO. On Feb. 14, 1982, Daniel was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Belinda Gay Morrow (Greene) and the late Michael Lee Thompson...
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Margaret Tucker
(Obituary ~ 03/29/22)
SIKESTON — Margaret Ruth Tucker, 51, of Sikeston passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Mrs. Tucker is survived by her husband, Rickey Tucker of Sikeston; two sons, Joseph Western and Bryce Western of Sikeston; one stepdaughter, Paige Wilson of Paris, Tennessee; two brothers, Larry Western Jr. ...
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John Turner
(Obituary ~ 03/29/22)
SIKESTON — John Alfred Turner, 69, died March 17, 2022, at the Aspire Senior Living in East Prairie, Missouri. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at the Garden of Memories in Sikeston. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel of Scott City, Missouri, is in charge of arrangements...
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Wanda James
(Obituary ~ 03/29/22)
ESSEX, Mo. — Wanda Laverne James, 78, of Essex died on March 24, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. James was born April 7, 1943, to Joseph “Pete” and Gertrude Bradford Cochran. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Frank James; one daughter, Carolyn Lavern Dodson; one brother, Ivan Keith Cochran; three sisters, Mabel Strecker, Bonnie Livesay and Margaret Cochran...
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JJ Williamson
(Obituary ~ 03/29/22)
ST. PETERS, Mo. — James “JJ” Williamson died March 23, 2022, at his home in Saint Peters. He was born Feb. 11, 1952, to James and Jessie Mae Williamson. JJ and Patricia Baker were married Dec. 4, 1972, in Sikeston, Missouri. JJ was very active in the community. He served the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 15 years...
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East Prairie man receives 35-year federal sentence for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor
(Local News ~ 03/29/22)
BENTON, Ill. – An East Prairie, Missouri, man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Jason Dominik Tyler Rodriquez, 38, of East Prairie was sentenced to a total of 420 months in prison March 23 after a federal jury found him guilty in November of 2021 of trying to have sex with an 8-year-old girl and transporting child pornography...
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Tax levy increase would improve fire protection in Scott County Rural Fire Protection District
(Local News ~ 03/29/22)
BLODGETT, Mo. — Voters in the Scott County Rural Fire Protection District are being asked on the April 5 ballot to pass a tax levy increase to secure a much-needed new fire station, storm sirens for the area and equipment upgrades. The proposed increase is 50 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of personal property and real estate, but would in turn lower insurance rates for residents once the projects are completed. ...
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BMU surcharge added to users located outside Sikeston city limits
(Local News ~ 03/29/22)
SIKESTON — A small group of residents that live outside the Sikeston city limits will be paying a 10% surcharge on their electric bills after a rider was approved by Sikeston City Council during Monday’s meeting. Since 1996, Sikeston BMU entered into an agreement with Ameren that allowed BMU to provide electric service to a small group of Ameren customers along Highway 61 North, between Columbine Street and State Highway HH. ...
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Almeda Curvin
(Obituary ~ 03/29/22)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Almeda Deloris Curvin, age 82, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at her home in East Prairie. She was born June 15, 1939, in Charleston, Missouri, to the late William Lafferty and Thelma Ditto Lafferty. She was a member of Full Gospel Church in East Prairie. Almeda was a homemaker and loved playing Bingo and cards with her friends and family...
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School board Q&A: Four vying for two spots on R-6 school board
(Local News ~ 03/29/22)
SIKESTON — When voters in the Sikeston R-6 School District step up to the polls on April 5, they will choose two of four candidates to serve three-year terms on their local school board. To help voters with their decisions, the Standard Democrat has compiled a question-and-answer session with the candidates (as listed on the ballot): incumbent Rebecca Steward, Lori Caldwell, incumbent Matthew Drake and Allison Lauren Cox...
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After a career of helping others, New Madrid County’s top health official retires
(Local News ~ 03/29/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - After 43 years of helping fulfill the health needs of New Madrid County residents, Jayne Dees is ready to give retirement a shot. On March 31, Dees will officially retire from her duties as director of the New Madrid County Health Department. It was career, she readily admits, she never planned for...
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Sikeston Middle School honor roll for third quarter
(03/29/22)
SIKESTON — Sikeston Middle School has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year. Fifth grade Mckenzie Adams, Gionna Applewhite, Allyssa Armstrong, Levigh Atchley, Bryce Atkins, Jazmin Atkinson, Carson Austin, Max Barborek, Karma Bates, Jace Beaird, Jaden Benish, Gracelynn Berten, Janyla Blackmon, Zaden Blackmon, Noah Blair, Bentley Bolt, Ziomaira Bonds, Elijah Bone, Ottayvia Boone, Zamyia Boyd, Domiah Branch, Brayden Branion, Gracin Brimer, Christian Brown, Jace Browning, Lane Bruner, Jamier Burton, Sophie Carbaugh, Bayleigh Chartrau, Kensington Clark, Nevaeh Coburn, Kanyon Coffin, Brayden Collier, Kamari Craig, Brylie Crenshaw, Cameron Cureton, Allen Cuvaca, Brandy Daniels, Aria Davis, Jadelyn Denning, Jackson Dennis, Lindsay Drake, Brody Dunker, Dakotah Eftink, Hailee Ellis, Aleesia Emerson, Braelynn Evans, Brookelynn Evans, Olivia Fabing, Gregory Falls, Ariyah Fletcher, Jayden Loyd, Ava Franco, Logan Garner, David Gates, Nasya Gilmore, Deanthony Givens, James Gordon, Trey Gosnell, Audrey Graham, Jordyn Graham, Chloe Gulledge, Allik Guzman, Lorelai Hawkins, Carter Hay, Joshalynn Hedge, Devin Herrion, Zander Hickman, Bailee Holifield, Mickinlee Holman, Jazelle Horne, Tylen Hubrins, Londyn Humphries, Mariah Hurley, Brady James, Hudson James, Rylee Jenkins, Gary Joe, Jada Joe, Admyaire Johnson, Jaandrea Johnson, Tristain Johnson, Ava Jones, Jaliyah Jones, Culan Jordan, Ryan Keene, Carley King, Jaxon King, Jordan Knighton, Carson Kolwyck, Chase Kolwyck, Clint Lawrence, Nevaeh Lee, Amaryan Lewis, Kamya Lewis, William Li, Masen Loomes, Rayce Lowe, Jarian Lucas, Arlen Malloy, Josephine Massey, Matthew May, Aaron McCain, Ah Lyric McCain, John McGill, Elizabeth McMillen, Colin Merideth, Anyla Miles, Aayden Minton, Elijah Misouria, Londyn Grace Mitchell, Londyn Marie Mitchell, Ronjerrius Mitchell, Grace Montes, Meara Morris, Landon Myer, Elizabeth Nash, Lamondra Newson, Kavion Pearson, Truleah Perez, Luke Pfefferkorn, Myles Pfefferkorn, Rylan Phillips, Kastin Plaskie, Marcus Plaskie, Addison Priday, Nehemiah Raymond, Lucas Reynolds, Amerio Richardson, Elijah Riggins, Bobby Robison Iii, Christian Rodriguez, Elijah Rose, Easton Rush, Owen Sadler, Dewan Sager, John Sanders, Dalilah Schnieders, Demari Seifer, Griffin Sexton, Chase Shaver, Jackson Sisk, Claire Sitz, Lemirah Smith, Zariah Smith, Allyson Sparlin, Maddox St Cin, Tyler Stanfield, Sylas Stevens, Annabelle Stokes, Logan Tehee, Brodrick Thurmond, Clairissa Tindle, Isabella Tollison, Clayton Turner, Jakaydhen Turner, Enrique Vazquez, Collier Vinson, Zariah Washington, Brianna Waters, Corbin Watt, Jaleah Weakley, Cameron Wiggins, Bryant Williams, Kyrus Williams, Brianna Wilson, Snyah Winford, Dashon Winters, Ian Wofford Dobbins, Kaedyn Worley, Joe Wright, Cash Young. ...
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East Prairie Middle School third quarter honor roll
(03/29/22)
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie Middle School has announced its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. Fifth grade Gabe Achter, Emma Allen, Madison Allen, Ginger Allred, 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, Leigha Dickson, Jayden Doran, Savana Douglas, Stella-Grace Dugan, Tayton Gentles, Mycah Gephart, Landyn Gifford, Timothy Gore, La’Shyia Groves, Hunter Haines, Avari Hall, Kiara Hankins, Charlee Harper, Shay Hedge, Brody Hercik, Olivia Heuring, Korban Higgins, Clara Howell, Lane Hutchason, Hunter Jackson, Bella Johnson, Bella Johnson, Caden Kersey, Braxton Kirby, George Livermore, Rylan McElfresh, Shooter Miller, Zoey Moses, Ty Munson, Blake Olin, Courtney Palmer, Fox Patrick, Malichiah Patrick, Kendrea Peebles, Sophie Poley, Taylor Poole, Evan Powell, McKenna Scorzafava, Allie Tatum, Luke Thresher, Adrienne Wilhelms, Noah Wolford, Randy Woollums. ...
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New Madrid citywide yard sale, annual clean-up days are scheduled
(Community News ~ 03/29/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Those planning a bit of spring cleaning and decluttering have some help ahead. The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a citywide yard sale April 1 and 2. This will be followed by the city’s annual clean-up days from April 4-7. There is no charge to participate in the citywide yard sale, according to New Madrid Chamber of Commerce Director Christina McWaters...
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E-waste recycling days held from April 7-12
(Local News ~ 03/29/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - Dig out those old computers, cassette decks, turntables and toner cartridges. Residents from New Madrid, Scott, Dunklin, Mississippi, Pemiscot and Stoddard counties can dispose of old electronics and more during e-waste recycling days from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 7-12 at the New Madrid County Highway Department, 79 Bloomfield Road. The recycling days are sponsored by the Bootheel Solid Waste Management District....
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Dumpster diver found
(Column ~ 03/29/22)
NEW MADRID, Mo. - On the night of March 22, officers responded to Highway 61 near Mill Street for a report of two white males, one wearing a camouflage jacket, looking in the windows of closed businesses. The officers found men matching that description walking near Highway 61 and Pinnell Street and made contact with them. They admitted to being on property of several closed businesses...
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Portageville improves its ISO rating to a 4 from 5
(Local News ~ 03/29/22)
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - The work and training by the Portageville Fire Department is paying off for the town’s citizens, According to Fire Chief George DeLisle, the department recently received its new ISO rating. The department improved its rating, going to a 4 from a 5 rating...
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Sheriff’s Department donation
(Community News ~ 03/29/22)
The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department was awarded $4,000 from State Farm for Road Safety Equipment. According to Sheriff Bud Cooper, with the funding the Department purchased stop sticks and reflective road safety vests for all its road deputies. ...
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