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In 2021 the nation saw a new President take office, an attack on the U.S. Capitol and the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were several memorable stories locally over the past year....
SIKESTON -- Every year as the Fourth of July nears, Sikeston residents and officials begin the debate on whether or not the shooting of fireworks should be allowed in the city limits. This April,...
SIKESTON -- The Sikeston City Council has begun the process of deciding on the redistricting of municipal wards. During Monday's Sikeston City Council meeting, two different proposals were introduced...
SIKESTON -- Historic Downtown Sikeston will be buzzing with holiday cheer on Friday, with the lighting of the Christmas tree and annual Downtown Parade of Lights. There are plenty of festive events...
Friday, July 23, 2021 By David Jenkins/Standard Democrat SIKESTON After a heated, nearly two-hour discussion Thursday evening, the Sikeston City Council voted to move municipal court functions to the circuit courts of Scott and New Madrid Counties. Council approved the move by a vote of 5-2 after an intense debate between judges, citizens and city officials. Brandon Sparks and Onethia Williams both voted no on the measure. The transferring of municipal court to the circuit courts will save the City of Sikeston in excess of $158,000 this year with the amount increasing each year thereafter....