Sikeston Standard Democrat

11/14/2025

https://www.standard-democrat.com/news/bryan-nickell-honored-as-he-departs-sikeston-school-board-for-appellate-judge-role-f5101f1d

Bryan Nickell was honored by the Sikeston R-6 Board of Education as he steps down after 12 years to serve as a judge on Missouri’s Court of Appeals, with Trey Watkins named as his successor.

11/14/2025

https://www.standard-democrat.com/news/three-sikeston-school-board-seats-up-for-grabs-as-filing-begins-dec-9-adce5376/

Three Sikeston R-6 school board seats will be open in the April 2026 election, with candidate filing set for Dec. 9-30 at the board secretary's office. Terms for three current members are expiring.

11/14/2025

https://www.standard-democrat.com/news/sikeston-honors-new-and-retiring-veterans-with-special-banner-ceremony-at-veterans-park-7060bdc1

Sikeston held a special ceremony at Veterans Park to unveil new veterans banners and honor retiring ones, recognizing local military service members from all branches with personalized tributes.

11/14/2025

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11/14/2025

https://www.standard-democrat.com/news/photo-gallery-charleston-veterans-day-event-cb191ec1

CHARLESTON - Day 3 Seeds hosted an event to commemorate Veterans Day in Charleston on Tuesday.

11/14/2025

https://www.standard-democrat.com/religion/sikestons-fresh-oil-conference-returns-with-focus-on-breakthrough-and-spiritual-renewal-5f6caabb

Sikeston’s Fresh Oil Conference returns Nov. 19-21, offering workshops, worship, and a focus on breakthrough and spiritual renewal at New Hope Ministries, with special events for women and church leaders.

11/13/2025

https://www.standard-democrat.com/news/mother-daughter-duo-making-people-more-beautiful-from-charleston-to-africa-and-everywhere-in-between-802c37f4

Charleston mother-daughter team Anasiah and Autumn Clark have turned their skincare brand, Glossy by Autumn, into a global success, reaching customers from across the U.S. to Africa.

11/13/2025

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Sikeston and Charleston churches announce upcoming events, including anniversaries, conferences, free meals, a Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas concert, prayer breakfast, and support groups.

11/13/2025

https://www.standard-democrat.com/religion/semo-christian-academy-students-recognized-as-top-sellers-in-fall-candle-fundraiser-d49f2da9

SEMO Christian Academy students were recognized as top sellers in the school’s fall candle fundraiser, with a total of 726 candles sold and Rosie Greer leading with 116 candles.