Americans projected to spend over $12B less on fuel in 2025 …
6 days ago · DALLAS -- GasBuddy, a PDI company, on Tuesday, Dec. 31 released its 2025 Fuel Price Outlook, forecasting a third consecutive year of lower gas and diesel prices. The outlook highlights key trends in gasoline and diesel prices utilizing specific inputs, potential impacts on production, supply and demand changes and a change in leadership in Washington...
Standard Democrat offices closed Wednesday for New Year's holiday
6 days ago · SIKESTON -- The offices of the Standard Democrat will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2. The staff and families of the Standard Democrat wish you a safe and happy new year!...
Obituaries | Standard Democrat
6 days ago · SIKESTON — It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ruth Elaine Stafford, lovingly known as "Gigi," at the age of 97. She passed away peacefully at home Dec. 25, 2024, surrounded by her devoted children, Kay Marsh and David Maddox.
Sikeston Standard-Democrat
SIKESTON — Scott County is under a winter storm watch late Saturday through late Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, a winter storm watch is in effect from late Saturday, Jan. 4 through late Sunday, Jan. 5 for portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri..
Obituary: Bobby Reed Sr. (1/3/25) | Standard Democrat
4 days ago · SIKESTON -- Bobby Frank Reed Sr., age 91, passed away Dec. 31, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born June 17, 1933, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, son of the late Frank and Inez Schaffer Reed. Bobby was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Sikeston. ...
Scott County honors Kiefer, Cole for years of dedicated service
Dec 27, 2024 · BENTON — A retirement celebration and recognition were held Thursday, Dec. 26, at the Scott County Courthouse for Second District commissioner Donnie Kiefer and First District commissioner Terry Cole, who will be retiring Tuesday, Dec. 31. Presiding commissioner Danny Tetley and state Rep. Jamie ...
Obituary: Charlotte Butler (1/3/25) | Standard Democrat
4 days ago · SIKESTON -- Charlotte Ann Butler, 81, of Sikeston peacefully entered into the arms of her Savior on Jan. 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 11, 1943, in Hayti, Missouri, to Alvin Foster and Omeda Bovett Foster, Charlotte lived a life of unwavering faith, dedicated service and boundless love for her family and community.'...
Obituary: Dustin Shane Colbert (12/26/24) | Standard Democrat
Dec 26, 2024 · LILBOURN, Mo. — Dustin Shane Colbert was born on July 2, 1983, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Pamela Susan Schuerenberg Colbert and David Lee Colbert. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2024, at Lilbourn at the age of 41 years, 5 months and 15 days. Preceding him in death was his mother, Pamela ...
Local News: Sikeston Jaycees increase rodeo purse by 25% (1/3/25 ...
4 days ago · SIKESTON — The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo will increase its purse by 25% for this year’s 73rd annual event. Austin Curtis, general chairman of the 2025 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, said the purse (prize money for which cowboys and cowgirls compete) is made up of entry fees and added money.
Sikeston native pens two books as another nears publication
Dec 11, 2024 · SIKESTON — For Sikeston native and author Ronnie D. Senciboy, having the “it factor” is as innate as breathing. The 73-year-old real-estate-agent-turned-author has thrived with the written word since his secondary education days at Sikeston and Chaffee, Missouri. “I liked grammar; I liked ...