On an early August morning in 2023, Shawn Hinkle received a call from one of his technicians at Tyson Foods who, through tears, told him the company's plant in Dexter was shutting down. Hundreds of ...

Captain Jason J. Cluver, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, annonced the assignment of two new troopers to Troop E. The new troopers were members of the 122nd Recruit Class that graduated on ...

Last week the Sikeston Bulldog Pantry distributed 240 bags and 80 boxes in celebration of Christmas. Bulldog Pantry provides food, clothing and other necessities to those in need throughout the school ...

The Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has expanded its educational offerings by adding another preschool classroom to meet the growing demand for early childhood education in the area.

Students at New Madrid Elementary School presented their first-ever Christmas play on Dec. 17. Here are some photos from the dress rehearsal.

As we count down the days to Christmas and enjoy this most wonderful time of the year it is always great to drive by the courthouse and see the Memory Tree shining brightly. The Board and staff of the ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - The following books were added to the collection at the New Madrid Memorial Library: "Prince Philip Revealed" by Ingrid Seward was given in memory of Gallivan Hunter by Martha Hunter ...

During the Portageville Volunteer Fire and Rescue's annual Christmas party Tommy Halstead was honored as the Firefighter of the Year. Pictured from left are Bobby Carter, assistant chief, Halstead and ...

SIKESTON -- The offices of the Standard Democrat will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. The ...

It was a blend of a classic tale and a favorite holiday to send the message: There is no place like home for the holidays. New Madrid Elementary School students presented the play "A Christmas Wizard ...

The following students have been named to the fall 2024 President's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

Each year the Koepp family transforms their small cabin for the holidays into a Christmas wonderland known as "Beckam's Christmas display." Visitors from the area will come by many nights to see the ...