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NEW MADRID - Area residents will begin to see candidate signs, cards and placards in the ears and in your P.O. Box asking for your vote in the upcoming August Primary Election. Winners of the primary election will move on to the Nov. 6 general election...

Over the past several months and several large rains in the area, the new drainage ditch has developed sink holes, four of the larger holes now have safety netting around them. "The wholes have been developing over time dirt washing into pipe. Every time it rains big they get bigger and sometimes new ones develop, said Portageville Mayor Denis McCrate...

Bank of New Madrid was pleased to award to Peyton Bullock the Joseph E. and Harriette H. McCrate Memorial Scholarship for the 2018 at the recent Portageville High School commencement. Bullock is the son of Tracy and Jeff Bullock, Peyton was the PHS Valedictorian for this year's graduating class. He also received academic honors for his school studies all while being actively involved in school organizations such as FBLA, Beta Club, National Honor Society and Student Council to name a few...

The Three Rivers Endowment Trust will host its Sixth Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 15, at Westwood Hills Country Club in Poplar Bluff. The four-person scramble tournament will begin with check-in and lunch at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Following the tournament, there will be a cocktail reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m., which will include a shrimp boil. The evening reception is open to the public...

Hanna Cook, the daughter of Billy & Rana Cook, is this year’s recipient of First State Community Bank’s scholarship.  She will be attending Arkansas State University where she will pursue her dream of becoming a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.  Hanna says, “I have always enjoyed working with the elderly.  I look forward to starting a career that helps not only them, but all who are in need.”...

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has released the list of students who were awarded diplomas on the undergraduate and graduate levels during the 2018 spring commencement ceremony May 12 in the First National Bank Arena on campus. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse conferred a record number of over 2,100 diplomas during the morning and afternoon ceremonies. He also awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Neil Griffin, a 1948 alumnus and generous philanthropic supporter of A-State...

Community organizations serve the meals at schools, churches, parks, swimming pools, YMCA facilities, Boys and Girls Clubs, and other spots where children gather when school is not in session. The meals are provided to children who receive free or reduced price meals during the regular school year. Children do not have to register and there is no fee to participate in the program...

Laney Stone is the winner of a $150 Visa gift card donated to Portageville Middle School by Legacy Equipment of Portageville.  Any student with at least 100 points in the Accelerated Reader program was eligible to enter the drawing. Stone received the gift card during the awards ceremony on Thursday, May 10...

Three Rivers College recognized more than 50 of its highest performing students at its Annual Student Excellence Awards ceremony. Winners were chosen to represent each academic department and career education program, the Three Rivers external locations, honor societies, and major student organizations...

JACKSON, Tenn. - Keileigh Jones of Portageville is one of three hundred one students that has been named to the Union University President's List for the spring 2018 semester.

The President's List includes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average on a four-point scale.

Founded in 1823 and affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Union University is characterized by quality Christ-centered teaching and learning. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - A Lilbourn man is in custody in connection with an armed robbery. Terry Lee Tilllman, 37, is charged with first degree robbery, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon for the May 24 robbery at Casey’s General Store in Portageville. He is being held in the Pemiscot County Jail with bond set at $50,000...

During the monthly meeting of the Portageville City Council meeting held on May 7, the council passed four new ordinances, some of which will be placed on the August Primary Election Ballot. The first dealt with a non-binding burn ban. This ordinance is calling for a special advisory election on the question of prohibiting burning yard wast in the City of Portageville. ...

Peyton Bullock, a senior from the Portageville School District, is the regional winner of a $1000 scholarship awarded by FutureBuilders, the education foundation of the Missouri School Boards’ Association.     MSBA and FutureBuilders established the scholarship program in memory of John T. ...

First State Leasing LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of First State Community Bank is pleased to finance 12 new state of the art breathing apparatuses for the City of Portageville Fire Department. FSCB realizes the fire department is a vital part of the community and appreciates all of the volunteer firemen. ...

Last week, the Bank of New Madrid made its annual donation to the Portageville School District with the help of dedicated debit card users from the Bulldog My School Card program. The program sets aside five cents for each $10 credit purchase made by Bulldog card holders for the annual school donation that has steadily increased since its creation in 2014. ...

MATTHEWS, Mo. — Local fire fighters spent several hours Sunday trying to put out a fire at Flying J’s in Matthews. The Matthews Fire Department was aided by Sikeston, New Madrid, Portageville, Dexter, Miner and Scott County Rural while attempting to extinguish the blaze that began around 11:30 a.m...

COLUMBIA, MO – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett last Thursday announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $256 million in 81 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural areas in 35 states. ...

New Madrid, MO-Aging Matters will be presenting a free Medicare Bootcamp at the New Madrid County Family Resource Center, 420 Virginia Avenue on Thursday June 7, from 2-4 pm. Information will be provided on all aspects of Medicare including when, where and how to enroll, cost and coverage information and how to save money on the various parts of Medicare...

Girls throughout the Missouri Bootheel will have an opportunity to register for the Mr. and Miss Fourth of July Beauty Pageant. Tentatives plans are to have the annual Fourth of July Beauty pageants on Saturday, June 30 at the Meatte Memorial Park. The pre-registration fee will be $30 for ages 2-19. Registration fee on the day of the pageant will be $35.00...

He has been involved in the automobile business for several years. Last Wednesday, the Ford Motor Company acknowledged that fact with a plaque to Henry Maclin. He was presented with an anniversary plaque honoring Maclin's 50th anniversary of owning the Bill Hayes Ford Sales, Inc...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Keeping history alive requires attention to detail and a lot of work. In a public hearing at the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, Vicki Jackson, site manager, reported on the past year’s efforts and what lies ahead for the ante-bellum home...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - A jury deliberated just over 40 minutes to find a man guilty of multiple charges including the possession of a stolen handgun. Marquon Akeem Davis, 28, of New Madrid was found guilty of the felonies of unlawful possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property and unlawful use of a weapon and the misdemeanor of resisting arrest. Judge Fred Copeland, who presided over the May 10 trial, set sentencing for 1 p.m. June 12...

The Portageville Middle School has releases their fourth quarter Honor Roll. They include: Sixth Grade: Mason Adams, Juan Angel, Mary Margaret Ashby, Rosemary Ashby, Abbie Brown, Adrianna Buchanan,Camden DeLisle, Chris Durden, Antasia Fields, Aaron Hamm, Connor Johnson, Chloe Johnson, Peyton Kingston, Aaliyah Larry, Aaryonna Larry, Aaron Larry, Alex Laws, Kendra Long, Evan Morgan, Julianna Noble, Samantha Rhoades,  Addison Richie, Jamarion Smith, Aryanna Stafford, Laney Stone, Zoey Strawn, Ashlyn Swilley, Mackena Swilley, Jenna Wahl, Ryle Wallace, Beau Hunter Warren, Jayla Weddington, Shonta Williams, Eric Wilson, Hailey Womack.. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - The theft of guns from a local gun shop is under investigation. Some time during the early morning hours Sunday, a gun store, owned by Dustin Redden and located in the 300 block of Main Street, was burglarized. Entry was gained by forcing open the front door...

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life event of New Madrid County was held last Saturday in the old multipurpose room at the New Madrid Elementary School. The amount raised this year thus far was $15,626.22. A total of five teams participated in the Relay for Life event. ...

Congratulations to these students for winning the Portageville Middle School Bullpup of the year award for 2017-18. From left are, Ashlyn Swilley, A.J. Larry, Mollie Roberts, Andrew Jones, Khristshan Word, and Niklas Sullivan. -submitted photo

The weather is heating up and so is the 2018 New Madrid Backyard BBQ Cook-Off!  It will be held on June 30 in conjunction with the town's Independence Day Celebration.  The cook-off is open to everyone and the entry fee is $50.  The guaranteed payout will be as follows:  $100.00 1st place in each category, $300.00 reserve champion, and $600.00 grand champion.  The required meats are chicken thighs, pork ribs, and pork steaks, you are allowed to sell your BBQ to the public.  For rules and registration form, contact the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce, (573) 748-5300 or email chambernm@yahoo.com.. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO -- In spring 2016, Ron Broyles of New Madrid, Missouri, was out of a job after being displaced by Noranda Aluminum after nearly three decades at the smelter. Now, two years later, he's completed an unimaginable journey towards a college degree and is hoping his new credentials will serve him well in the job market...

The New Madrid County Relay for Life event will is set for Saturday, May 19. This year, it will be held at the New Madrid Elementary School from 12 noon to 10 p.m. The New Madrid County Relay For Life will be held as a traditional-style event.  The opening ceremony begins at noon...

The Chamber Lunch Meeting will be held on May 23rd at 11:00 am instead of the 3rd Wednesday due scheduling conflicts.  Please mark your calendars accordingly.   "We are also seeking sponsors for this event monthly.  Although the meeting is held at Gators each monthly sponsor brings lunch in for the attendees.  Attendees pay $5 each which is then given to the sponsor to help cover costs," said Dr. ...

  On Monday, May 14, 2018 at approximately 8:40 p.m., New Madrid County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call of a person shot at a residence in Marston, Missouri. When deputies arrived, they located a 42 year old male in the yard with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The  42 year old male was transported to a hospital by helicopter where he remains in stable condition. ...

The Portageville Elementary has openings for the 2018-2019 Pre School Program. There are both morning and afternoon spots still available. They offer hands on learning along with guided technology learning to prepare your child for Kindergarten. They provide a solid foundation for your child so they can excel in their educational process...

Last Thursday evening during the 100th Anniversary of the Graduating Class of Portageville High School, both the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian gave their speeches to their fellow classmates offering memories of the past and current and words of praise and encouragement to parents and teachers. Their speeches are below...

There were 44 Seniors that participated the Processional March at the Vic Reaves Athletic Field last Thursday night, May 10th. After the Seniors came to their respective places, Savannah Lovins led with the Invocation. Class President Hanna Cook welcomed all to the night's event...

The Warren boys competed in the 2018 Saluki International Swim Meet in Carbondale, Illinois. Teams from Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana competed for a total of 400 swimmers.  Max earned First Place High Point in 10 & under boys and Beau-Hunter got Third Place High Point in 11-12 boys. ...

The Portageville Elementary has openings for the 2018-2019 Pre School Program. There are both morning and afternoon spots still available. They offer hands on learning along with guided technology learning to prepare your child for Kindergarten. They provide a solid foundation for your child so they can excel in their educational process...

The SEMO War Eagles 12U travel baseball team recently competed in The USSSA Snowden Slam Global World Series Qualifier in Southaven, Mississippi. The War Eagles went undefeated in the AA bracket play qualifying them for the championship game against the Red Sox of Batesville, MS. ...

The Portageville FFA Parent-Member banquet was held May 3, at the high school cafeteria. Several awards were presented to FFA students, as well as local businesses that have helped support the program. One the businesses that received an appreciation award was Farm Credit Service of Portageville...

Every Missouri Lottery ticket sold helps benefit education programs, which could not be accomplished without the more than 4,600 Lottery retailers throughout the state. Each year, the Lottery seeks to recognize the exceptional retail locations that exceeded expectations and generated more money for public education...

First in Poetry and Spoken Word Portageville JAG took 10 students to Jefferson City for the 2018 Career Development Conference. It is the first year attending this event. Portageville student, Mika Durbin, fourth from left, received First Place in Poetry and Spoken Word. Not sure on student winners (1st and 3rd person) but second person is motivational speaker, Antonio Wright, and fifth person is JAG Missouri Executive Director, Mr. Paul Kincaid. -submitted photo...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — A Portageville man is facing multiple charges following two reported assaults. According to online court records, Cody Gavin Haynes, 26, will be arraigned May 10 in Division II of New Madrid County Circuit Court before Judge Joshua Underwood on charges of first degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. ...

With the new fiscal year starting in May, some officers were re-elected to fulfill their seats on the Portageville City Council. Prior to new business to be conducted, these officers took their oath of office Monday night in council chambers at City Hall. They are, from left, Chris Stinnett, Municipal Judge; Jessie James, Alderman Ward I; and Vince Berry, Alderman Ward II. City Clerk Rachel Wrather conducted the ceremony. -Scott Seal photo...

After the April school board election, the Portageville School District Board of Directors met to keep all members in their current roll at their regular monthly meeting held April 10. Micah Rone moved and Jarrett Warren seconded the motion to nominate Mark Moody as President. The motion carried 4-0-1. Mark Moody abstained...

The Chamber Lunch Meeting will be held on May 23rd at 11 am instead of the 3rd Wednesday due scheduling conflicts.  Please mark your calendars accordingly.   "We are also seeking sponsors for this event monthly.  Although the meeting is held at Gators each monthly sponsor brings lunch in for the attendees.  Attendees pay $5 each which is then given to the sponsor to help cover costs," said Dr. ...

Look around the county. For every four people that you see, there is a good possibility that one of these individuals live in poverty. A recent study showed that 23 percent of New Madrid Countians live in poverty. New Madrid County is one of 23 counties that have a poverty rate above 20 percent...

It was the 90th Missouri state FFA convention in Columbia, Mo. Nine Portageville FFA members attended. Liz Compere performed with state FFA Chorus. Maggie Frakes performed talent. Portageville members worked on the state courtesy corps. They worked in the convention media room. ...

Newspaper publishers across the U.S. already strapped by years of declining revenue say they're dealing with an existential threat: Recently imposed tariffs on Canadian newsprint driving up their business costs. The tariffs are a response to a complaint to the U.S. ...

HAYTI, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) asks for help to solve a wildlife crime. Hayti Fire Department personnel reported illegal poaching activity to Missouri Conservation Agent Brian Shelton last Thursday after discovering a dump site of dead turtles while fighting a wildfire. Agent Shelton determined the large pile of turtles included 161 red-eared sliders and two snapping turtles...