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The razing of Cornerstone Baptist Church's old sanctuary moves to the next step - home hero image

March 31

The razing of Cornerstone Baptist Church's old sanctuary moves to the next stepThe razing of Cornerstone Baptist Church's old sanctuary moves to the next step

Sikeston OKs federally funded demolition of Cornerstone Baptist’s deteriorated old sanctuary, starting a 12–18 month process to clear the blighted site.

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Former Charleston resident sentenced to life without parole for killing Sikeston couple

Apr. 1

Former Charleston resident sentenced to life without parole for killing Sikeston couple

Former Charleston man gets life without parole plus consecutive sentences for murdering Sikeston couple Breana Conner and Kiara Haynes in 2023.

By Jill Bock~Standard Democrat

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Election Q&A: Five vying for three spots on Scott County R-4 'Kelly' school board

March 30

Election Q&A: Five vying for three spots on Scott County R-4 'Kelly' school board

Five candidates outline priorities on budget, staffing and safety ahead of April 7 election for three Scott County R-4 “Kelly” school board seats.

By Leonna Heuring~Standard Democrat

Election Q&A: Five vying for three spots on Scott County R-4 'Kelly' school board

Charleston shooting leaves man wounded; two suspects charged with assault, weapons and child endangerment

April 2

Charleston shooting leaves man wounded; two suspects charged with assault, weapons and child endange...

Charleston shooting injures man; two suspects jailed on assault, weapons and child endangerment charges after police find infants, guns and drugs in home.

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Charleston shooting leaves man wounded; two suspects charged with assault, weapons and child endangerment

Scott County voters to decide no-tax-increase school bonds, board seats on April 7

March 30

Scott County voters to decide no-tax-increase school bonds, board seats on April 7

Scott County’s April 7 election features no-tax-increase school bond proposals, school board and city races, some uncontested offices, polling place changes and local ballot questions.

By Leonna Heuring~Standard Democrat

Scott County voters to decide no-tax-increase school bonds, board seats on April 7

Mobile food pantry set for April 4

March 31

Mobile food pantry set for April 4

A free mobile food pantry will provide groceries to New Madrid County residents April 4, starting at 9 a.m. at New Madrid Fire Department Station 2 on U.S. Highway 61.

Mobile food pantry set for April 4

Ballot asks Mississippi County voters to shift part of ambulance funding to 1% sales tax

April 1

Ballot asks Mississippi County voters to shift part of ambulance funding to 1% sales tax

Mississippi County voters will decide whether to shift part of ambulance funding from property taxes to a 1% sales and use tax, plus school board and city races on April 7.

Staff Report~Standard Democrat

Ballot asks Mississippi County voters to shift part of ambulance funding to 1% sales tax

Governor appoints Laura Collins to Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission

April 1

Governor appoints Laura Collins to Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission

Sikeston ag leader Laura Collins appointed to Missouri State Soil and Water Districts Commission by Gov. Mike Kehoe, adding to her roles in regional ag, water and health organizations.

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Governor appoints Laura Collins to Missouri Soil and Water Districts Commission

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NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-B Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Apr. 2

Artemis II astronauts embark on historic NASA mission as the full moon glows, in photos

President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Apr. 1

Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-B Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Apr. 1

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades

Doniphan man charged in 2019 death investigation

Mar. 31

Doniphan man charged in 2019 death investigation

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Kobe Thomas named SEMO Conference Player of the Year

Apr. 1

Kobe Thomas named SEMO Conference Player of the Year

Kobe Thomas was named SEMO Conference Player of the Year and Class 5 all-state after leading the league in scoring and helping Sikeston reach the state title game. The senior capped a 105-win career with a 1,000-point milestone and record-setting sho...

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Sadler tosses complete-game shutout in Sikeston win

Apr. 1

Sadler tosses complete-game shutout in Sikeston win

East Prairie unloads across lineup, hammers Scott County Central

Apr. 1

East Prairie unloads across lineup, hammers Scott County Central

A name, a moment and the next chapter: Shaun Cole Jr. adds to family legacy

Mar. 31

A name, a moment and the next chapter: Shaun Cole Jr. adds to family legacy

Photo gallery: Malden Invitational Golf Tournament

Mar. 31

Photo gallery: Malden Invitational Golf Tournament

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Shortly after 3 p.m. March 27, 2026, a Sikeston Public Schools’ school bus transporting children home from school was involved in a motor-vehicle accident at Malone Avenue and New Madrid Street in Sikeston. No injuries were reported.

Mar. 31

Truck strikes Sikeston school bus head-on; no injuries reported

Oak Ridge's Landon Burnett watches his pitch during a high school baseball game between the host Oak Ridge BlueJays and the Oran Eagles on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Oak Ridge.

Apr. 1

Burnett's complete game sees Oak Ridge baseball past Oran

Andy Childers

Apr. 1

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Nick Denzel (seated left) shows some of his sports memorabilia to visitors at the Cards and Collectibles Show on March 21 at the New Madrid Community Building. The event brought about 200 people out to visit with vendors and purchase items. According to the members of the Rotary Club, which sponsored the event, another Cards and Collectibles Show is being planned for next fall.

Mar. 31

New Madrid County Rotary Club hosts card show

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Holifield earns 12th Coach of the Year as Sikeston pushes win streak to 40

Apr. 1

Holifield earns 12th Coach of the Year as Sikeston pushes win streak to 40

A Twin Rivers golfer places his tee at hole four of Malden's golf course, as the Royal shot 8 under to win the Malden Invitational on Monday, March 31.

Mar. 31

Twin Rivers wins Malden Invitational to open up the golf season

NMCC breaks through, run-rules East Carter for first win in series

Mar. 30

NMCC breaks through, run-rules East Carter for first win in series

Dexter shuts out NMCC behind Ruppel, four-arm effort

Mar. 30

Dexter shuts out NMCC behind Ruppel, four-arm effort

Editorial

Mar. 31

The working families tax cuts are delivering for everyday America...

Mar. 31

State Legislature returns from break

Mar. 28

Gen Z and the case for fixer uppers

Mar. 24

The man for the moment

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Obituaries

Dr. James Critchlow

Apr. 1

Dr. James Critchlow

Bryan Branion

Mar. 31

Bryan Branion

Michael Chasteen

Mar. 31

Michael Chasteen

Carolyn Sue Pearson

Mar. 31

Carolyn Pearson

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Sikeston Bulldog Basketball: Road to the Final Four

Mar. 31

Sikeston Bulldog Basketball: Road to the Final Four

Welcome Home 3/24/26

Mar. 24

Welcome Home 3/24/26

Salute to Agriculture: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Mar. 3

Salute to Agriculture: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Welcome Home 2/17/26

Feb. 17

Welcome Home 2/17/26

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Mar. 31

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Mar. 31

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Mar. 31

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Mar. 31

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FILE - Chuck Norris attends the premiere for "The Expendables 2" in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 2012. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Mar. 20

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

FILE - Network microphones on the desk as President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the nation from the White House in Washington on April 28, 1942. (AP Photo/File)

Mar. 20

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Mar. 16

'One Battle After Another' triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

Josh Groban appears at the 72nd annual Tony Awards in New York on June 10, 2018, left, and Misty Copeland appears at the American Ballet Theatre's Fall Gala in New York on Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo)

Mar. 10

Oscars performers include trio behind HUNTR/X, Misty Copeland, Josh Groban and Raphael Saadiq

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