It's that time of year when children are anxious for Christmas to get here. The Standard Democrat is ready to help. We invite children (up to fourth grade) to write to Santa Claus. Letters may be ...

A Sikeston Public Schools counselor has been honored for her dedication to students and education. Sikeston High School senior counselor Kim Thornbrough received the Missouri Community College ...

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 ...

Charlotte Louise Warren, 81, died Dec. 9, 2024, at her home in Portageville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with ...

Ivy Renee Mims, 67, died Dec. 7. 2024, at her home in Catron. Visitation will be from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at DeLisle Funeral Home Chapel in Portageville, Missouri, with ...