Sikeston Standard-Democrat
The Sikeston Chamber recently held a ribbon cutting for one of its newest members, T&B Tunes. Call 573-258-1713 to book them for an event or check them out at one of their upcoming scheduled gigs: 8 p.m. Jan. 10 at Sikeston Eagles; 8 p.m. Jan. 11 at Red Kingdom; 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Sikeston Eagles; 6 p.m. Jan. 18 at Sikeston American Legion; 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at Sikeston Eagles; 8 p.m. Jan. 25 at ...
Obituaries | Standard Democrat
SIKESTON — David Lee Baker was born on Jan. 6, 1957, to Wallee (Henry) Baker in Advance, Missouri, and died Jan. 3, 2025. He was the fifth of six children and grew up in Bell City, Missouri, where he graduated from Bell City High School in 1976.
News | Standard Democrat
MILAN, Tenn. — Sikeston native Suzy Escue is making a significant impact in Tennessee by serving her school community. Escue, who is a 1994 graduate of Sikeston High school, currently serves as a substitute teacher in Milan where she was recently honored as a “Community Champion,” an honor given to individuals who positively influence their community, in partnership with Leaders Credit ...
Local News: Standard Democrat to unveil new website (1/10/25 ...
2 days ago · SIKESTON --With the new year comes the unveiling of a new website by the Sikeston Standard Democrat. The site is scheduled to go live Monday, Jan. 13. We're excited for you to see the new look and improved experience at www.standard-democrat.com. The address will remain the same. Once the site goes live, you'll automatically be taken to the new page...
Standard Democrat | Standard Democrat
Return to Sikeston Standard Democrat. Search Clear. Issue:
Starting Sept. 10, the Standard Democrat will publish Tuesdays ...
Aug 28, 2024 · SIKESTON -- Beginning with the Tuesday, Sept. 10 edition, the Standard Democrat will publish Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Currently, the Standard Democrat is published Wednesdays, Fridays and the weekend (dated Saturday/Sunday). Standard Democrat General Manager DeAnna Nelson said the change in days of publication -- while remaining with three issues per week -- is being done for a few ...
City of Sikeston asking for the return of surveys
Dec 27, 2024 · SIKESTON -- The City of Sikeston mailed letters to randomly selected Sikeston households a month ago, inviting them to participate in a brief but important survey, and here's everything citizens should know. According to Zach Buckler, City of Sikeston's Public Works grant writer, the survey is known as a low to moderate income survey and is required by federal regulations if the city intends ...
Popular Stories | Standard Democrat
Dec 30, 2024 · SIKESTON — An ice storm warning remains in effect early Sunday through Monday for portions of Southeast Missouri including Sikeston. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, issued an ice storm warning from 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 to 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6 for portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri...
Frigid temperatures, icy roads disrupt daily life in region
6 days ago · SIKESTON -- While roads on Monday, Jan. 6 remained mostly clear south of Morley, Missouri, the public was reminded to be aware of dangerously cold temperatures forecast in the region this week. Some school districts who were slated to return from their holiday breaks, along with Scott County Courthouse and County government offices closed Monday due to adverse weather conditions. Some local ...
Opinion: Speakout (12/24/24) | Standard Democrat
Dec 24, 2024 · Our Sikeston leaders are asking for another half-cent sales tax increase on the April 8 ballot. This is totally not needed. Since Trump is putting tariffs on all foreign products beginning in January 2025. These tariffs will increase the price to American consumers by approximately 15%, and the city will collect 15% more sales tax as well. Sikeston does not need additional taxes which are ...