Features

Hair repair: As end of summer approaches, many getting back-to-school cuts, reversing damage (07/27/08)

Local graveyards are rich in history (10/28/07)
SIKESTON -- After asking readers to alert us of small, interesting cemeteries in the area, we received information -- some duplicated -- on a dozen or so graveyards in the region. Of course, there are many, many more, but we could only choose a few to highlight for readers...

How the West is worn (08/05/07)
SIKESTON As rodeo time nears, stores that carry the westernwear experience a sort of Christmas rush: longer hours; and lots of customers. So what are the hip clothes and accessories for rodeo-goers this year? "It just depends on the person anymore," said Linda West, owner of Linda's Western Store. "Some want calm and plain, then you've got the next person that wants the sparkly, glitzy stuff."...

Accessories, colored tack are also hot buys (08/05/07)
SIKESTON -- When it comes to rodeo fashion, the accessories are just as important as clothes. "I sell a lot of leather purses," said Linda West, owner of Linda's Western Store. One popular style is chocolate and pink. Belts are also a must-have for men and women, with cow-hair styles, big buckles and, again, sparkly ones available to buy...

90th birthday celebrated (06/17/07)
SIKESTON - Herman Wood of Sikeston celebrated his 90th birthday on June 16. Originally from Alabama, he was a farmer and put his first crop in at the age of 11. He later relocated to Missouri where he farmed in the Gideon area until 1958. He and his wife, Meg, moved to Sikeston, where he worked at Robinson Lumber Wholesale and later for Woody's and Bridger Plumbing. ...

Scenes from a telethon (03/31/07)
Held March 24-25 at the Sikeston Field House, the 27th Annual Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon made history by raising a record-setting $318,975 to help treat Southeast Missouri children. Those who made donations are urged to mail them in as soon as possible...

Huff will turn 80 (03/04/07)
BENTON -- Family and friends of the Rev. Dale Huff of Benton are invited to attend his 80th birthday celebration from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall at Unity Baptist Church in Benton. Born March 10, 1927, Huff served as pastor of Unity Baptist Church for 30 years. He currently serves as pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Sikeston...

Birthday celebration planned (02/04/07)
CHARLESTON -- Family and friends of Harvie Jackson are invited to attend his 90th birthday celebration from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Charleston Assembly of God Church, 608 S. Main St., in Charleston. The event is hosted Jackson's daughters, Barbara Chapman, Ruth Watson and Janice Nolen. The family requests no gifts...

Bertrand woman turns 95 (10/22/06)
BERTRAND -- Armintha Virginia Tyler Haws celebrated her 95th birthday Sept. 2 at a lawn lunch party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Martin in Bertrand. Nearly 70 family members were present for the occasion. Mrs. Haws was escorted from her home in Bertrand to the Martins by a close friend, Lennies McFerren in his limousine. She has always been a fan of the Charleston Bluejays basketball team...

Aberathy family gathers for reunion (08/06/06)
MARBLE HILL - The reunion for the Abernathy and Kirn family was held June 4 at the New Bethel Fellowship Hall. Those in attendance were: Eunice Bruce of Florence, Miss., Jan and Daniel Rhodes of Nacogdoches, Texas, Noah Rhodes of Farmington, Obed and Wanda Rhodes of Marble Hill, Ella Pry and John and Judy Miller of Bloomfield, David and Mona Hamlyn of Gipsy, Farris and Gert Hamlyn of High Ridge, Martha and Doyle Abernathy and Lentice and Betty Abernathy of Whitewater, Patrick Ross of Park Hills, Stanley Abernathy of Freeburg, Ill., Vern and Wilma Abernathy of Coulterville, Ill., Vicki Howard of Belleville, Ill., Russell and Doris Guarino of Woodriver, Ill., Sue Rogers of Nacogdoches, Texas, Bob and Marie Abernathy of Morley, Jimmy Farmer and Violet Farmer of Sikeston, Roger and Julie Abernathy of Farrar, Keith and Melba Hancock of Puxico, Dean and Geneva Pry of Dexter, Paul J. ...

Nearly half of couples live together before marriage (07/24/06)
SIKESTON -- Romantic relationships have greatly changed over the past 30 years. People have talked about such things as divorce rates, premarital sex and interracial couples. Today, another change is beginning to turn heads; a large number of couples are moving in together before marriage, nearly 50 percent according to the U.S. Census Bureau...

Drumming up enthusiasm (07/24/06)
NEW MADRID - Boom. Boom. Boom. Rap. Tappity-tap. Rap. Rap. Crash. Boom. The drumline makes their presence known as they begin to practice. Boom. Boom. Boom. Almost a year in the making, the group is mastering the basics of drumming, dancing and marching. And more importantly said Darren Robinson, one of the organizers, they are mastering the art of teamwork...

Chaffee man will be honored with a 90th birthday celebration (07/09/06)
CHAFFEE -- Family and friends of Bill S. Chapman are invited to attend a 90th birthday celebration in his honor from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 23 at the American Legion Hall, 306 N. Main St., in Chaffee. Chapman was born July 19, 1916, near Advance, to the late George Edward and Mella "Millie" Reed Chapman. ...

Sikeston resident turns 100 (06/04/06)
SIKESTON -- Mrs. Stella Viola Tate Duke was the guest of honor during her 100th birthday celebration April 22 at the North Acres General Baptist Church, where a host of family and friends gathered during the afternoon. About 200 people attended the event, including State Rep. ...

Resident turns 105 (01/01/06)
SIKESTON -- Ms. Mattie Sharkey celebrated her 105th birthday Dec. 22 at her daughter's home in Sikeston. Sharkey grew up in Mississippi but moved to Portageville in 1929 with her husband.Together they farmed and raised five daughters until he died in 1937. She continued farming and raising her family. Today, one daughter, Eliza Strickland, lives with her in Sikeston, two live in Chicago and two preceded her in death...

Try singing a new tune for the 12 days of Christmas (12/11/05)
A new tune for the 12 days of Christmas Michelle Felter Standard Democrat "Five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree." Sound familiar? Most of us have heard the traditional tune for the 12 days of Christmas. But, this year, we'll make the song a bit more helpful and give readers tips they can actually use during the final 12 days before Christmas...

Sikeston R-6 students pen their thoughts on education (11/20/05)
SIKESTON -- Nov. 13-19 was designated American Education Week with Missouri public schools, including Southeast Elementary in Sikeston, celebrating the week-long event. Throughout the week Southeast students participated in several events including a coloring contest for first and second grades, an essay contest for third and fourth grades, patriotic day, favorite book day and school spirit day...

Bertrand resident honored on birthday (11/06/05)
MORLEY-- A surprise birthday party in honor of Jane McKinley of Bertrand was held Oct. 28 at the home of her daughter, Sarah Reeves. Reeves and her sister, Janie Dukes of Sikeston, hosted the party. The party theme was butterflies and Halloween. Lunch and birthday cake were served followed by presentation of gifts. Guests attending were McKinley's sisters, Pauline Heckert, Peggy Bearden, Nancy Hurst and Pat Wise, all of Sikeston, and a niece, Becky Frias of Sikeston...

In the Swim: (06/13/05)
It's almost every girl's nightmare -- being at a party or other social event, looking up and seeing that someone else is wearing an identical outfit. Although this standard is usually applied to prom dresses and formal wear, uniqueness is equally important for swimsuits...

Open up to some summer reading (06/05/05)
Whether relaxing poolside or curled up on the couch in the comfort of an air- conditioned room, few will argue there's no better time to read a good book than in the summer. The latest release of the "Star Wars" saga has sparked a surge in Star Wars books by local readers, noted Joyce Hagy, owner of The Book Bug in Miner...