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Sikeston has operated several newspapers over its history, including the ''Star'', the ''Herald'', and others. At present, the only newspaper is the ''Standard Democrat'', formed from two earlier publications, which puts out several editions a week.
Sikeston has operated several newspapers over its history, including the ''Star'', the ''Herald'', and others. At present, the only newspaper is the ''Standard Democrat'', formed from two earlier publications, which puts out several editions a week.
There is also a radio station, KBXB (97.9 FM), which broadcasts [[country music]] and [[baseball]] games of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]].
There are several radio stations: KBXB (97.9 FM), which broadcasts [[country music]] and [[baseball]] games of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]]; KRHW (1520 AM), also a country music station; KSIM (1400 AM), a news-talk program featuring broadcasts by [[Rush Limbaugh]] and others; and in nearby Miner, KBHI (107.1 FM), playing rock music.
==Economy==
Historically, like much of Southeast Missouri, the Sikeston economy was based primarily on agriculture, with cash crops (especially cotton) providing large fortunes to landowners and employment to many workers. Following the mechanization of agriculture in the mid-20th century, this declined as a major source of employment, and today, a larger proportion of residents work in the service industry. The Missouri Delta Medical Center on North Kingshighway is one of the largest employers, with a workforce of over 600; Wal-Mart and Sikeston Public Schools are close behind.
Manufacturing and utilities are also a significant part of the local economy. The Sikeston Power Plant, along the western city limits, was opened in 1981; a 235-megawatt coal-fired plant, it provides electricity to the entire city and to many nearby communities. Unilever, a multinational producer of household goods, and Orgill, a hardline distributor, both have large facilities located in the industrial park.
Sikeston has a fairly low cost of living compared to other communities. In 2008, it was estimated at 80.4, compared to a national average of 100.
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