Edna Faye Powell Elliott died Nov. 4, 2024, at Sikeston, Missouri. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Charleston. The Rev. Scott Moon, pastor ...

Vernon K. Evans, 56, died Nov. 3, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

Oran High School agriculture education students recently participated in the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the trip, they were able to meet agricultural students throughout ...

In a situation where seconds can mean the difference between life and death, a grant will help five Southeast Missouri counties improve the speed of their 911 response. The Missouri 911 Service Board ...

Two-star Major General Jami C. Shawley, who is a 1988 graduate of Charleston, Missouri, High School and a 1992 graduate of the United States Military Academy West Point, will serve as the speaker at ...

A'Tavia Fullwood, daughter of Veronica Lane and Samuel J. Gibson, is the Standard Democrat's Calendar Girl for November. Fullwood, who was a top 12 finalist in the 2023 Miss Sikeston Contest, is a ...

The Sikeston Rodeo Museum was recently awarded a Missouri Humanities Grant in the amount of $14,850 to assist in the creation of new custom displays. The museum will feature 72 years of history and ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie Middle School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 school year.

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie High School has announced its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-2025 schoolyear.

NEW MADRID, Mo. - A request for a change in zoning to allow for the expansion of a local support center was brought before the New Madrid City Council during their Oct. 28 meeting. Lakeisha Braxton, ...

Top photo: Genevieve Small joined the employees of New Madrid Pharmacy, Tracy Crossfield and Sarah Nelson, to hand out candy during the annual Trunk or Treat at New Madrid Elementary on Oct. 31.

VANDUSER, Mo. — David Simpson, 67, died Oct. 24, 2024, at his home in Vanduser. Private family arrangements have been made. McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.