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 ...

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 ...

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 ...