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Portageville, Mo. - Officers with the Portageville Chamber of Commerce were still very enthusiastic Thursday evening after the Grand Parade. In a Facebook post, Thursday evening from the Chamber officers said,” THANK YOU to all who came out and supported our GRAND PARADE. A big thanks to all of our entries! Everyone looked great, and we appreciate your hard work. We are a little worn for the wear but had a great time seeing everyone!”...

A free conference for caregivers and grandparents who are raising grandchildren has been set for Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Glenn E. Daulton Community Center, 1101 Carleton Ave., Caruthersville MO. The goal of the conference is to reach out to family caregivers and grandparents and other kinship caregivers including foster parents, who are raising children other than their own. ...

Portageville, Mo. — A Southeast Missouri Native has recently joined the First State Community Bank lending team in Portageville. He is Mason Kellams. “We’re thrilled about the new addition to our team,” said Keith Grantham, President of FSCB in Portageville. “Mason’s enthusiasm and ties to the area make him a great addition to our team.”...

The First Place winner in the Floats category in Portageville's 72nd Annual Soybean Festival Kiddie Parade is the "We're off to See the Wizard" float. The parade was held Tuesday night.

Portageville, Mo - The annual soybean queen pageant kicked off the 72nd Annual Soybean Festival Sunday afternoon. Due to inclement weather, the event was moved Main Street to the Portageville Community Building. Four contestants eyed for the 2019 Miss Soybean title...

Charleston, MO - Hurley & Associates announces the hiring of Tessa Springer as Farm Marketing Consultant in their Charleston, MO office. She is a licensed commodities broker and works closely with farm clients’ budgets, cash flow requirements, and risk management strategies toward a financially healthy conclusion to each crop year...

(Risco, Mo.) - Over 50 cars were entered into the Sixth Annual Cotton Pickin BBQ Car Show and Cruise. For anyone cruising through Risco, last Saturday could not help be see all of the action just off Hwy. 62 at the Cotton Pickin BBQ Restaurant. The business owners Debbie and Curt Patterson have been hosting this event for six years. She pointed out there have been other community events sponsored by different community leaders throughout the years...

PORTAGEVILLE - With the many changes being made within the University of MIssouri Extension Services, there are more new agents coming to help fulfill the needs of the Bootheel three county area: Dunklin, Pemiscot and New Madrid. Samantha (Sam) Anderson is the new county engagement specialist in health and nutrition...

The Bradfield Family for being chosen as Missouri Farm Family for Pemiscot County for 2019! Toby and Kelli Bradfield and family of Portageville were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day, Aug. 12 at the Missouri State Fair. They live just south of Portageville...

The Bradfield Family for being chosen as Missouri Farm Family for Pemiscot County for 2019! Toby and Kelli Bradfield and family of Portageville were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day, Aug. 12 at the Missouri State Fair. They live just south of Portageville...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Community members may now enroll in “Taking Care of You,” a University of Missouri Extension program that offers practical strategies for dealing with stress and life challenges. Developed by an interdisciplinary MU Extension team, the research-based program focuses on positive psychology and mindfulness in sessions held over two weeks. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Community members may now enroll in “Taking Care of You,” a University of Missouri Extension program that offers practical strategies for dealing with stress and life challenges. Developed by an interdisciplinary MU Extension team, the research-based program focuses on positive psychology and mindfulness in sessions held over two weeks. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - Community members may now enroll in “Taking Care of You,” a University of Missouri Extension program that offers practical strategies for dealing with stress and life challenges. Developed by an interdisciplinary MU Extension team, the research-based program focuses on positive psychology and mindfulness in sessions held over two weeks. ...

JONESBORO – Graduating students who received their diplomas from Arkansas State University during the 2019 summer commencement ceremony Aug. 2 in the First National Bank Arena have been announced. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse conferred degrees upon students representing A-State’s seven colleges and Undergraduate Studies, including the College of Agriculture; Neil Griffin College of Business; College of Education and Behavioral Science; College of Engineering and Computer Science; College of Liberal Arts and Communication; College of Nursing and Health Professions; and College of Sciences and Mathematics.. ...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. - The Portageville Chamber of Commerce the 72nd Soybean Festival has been scheduled for Oct. 7-12. The theme for this year is “Through the Eyes of a Child - Favorite Storybooks of all Time”  “For us, the Soybean Festival is a very big deal,” said Clint Klipfel, president of the Portageville Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the annual event. ...

PORTAGEVILLE — An alcohol ordinance has been a hot topic in Portageville for the last four months and will continue to be until next April. At the September monthly meeting of the Portageville City Board of Alderman held Sept. 3, the alderman voted three to one to place the topic on the municipal election ballot in April 2020...

PORTAGEVILLE — An alcohol ordinance has been a hot topic in Portageville for the last four months and will continue to be until next April. At the September monthly meeting of the Portageville City Board of Alderman held Sept. 3, the alderman voted three to one to place the topic on the municipal election ballot in April 2020...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — The sisters of Beta Sigma Phi will be hosting the 72nd Annual National Soybean Contest for children ages 0-5. It will be held on Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Portageville Elementary School gymnasium. Participants in the Pretty Baby Photo Contest (ages 0-6 months) and the Baby Mr. & Miss Soybean (ages 7-12 months) must have a 5x7 photo (no frame) submitted by Sept. 25. The entry fee is $5...

At the first Friday, pep-assembly to start the new school year Bank of New Madrid made its annual donation to the Portageville School District, thanks to the support of debit card users from the bank's Bulldog My School Card program. The program sets aside five cents for each $10 credit purchase made by Bulldog cardholders. Last year an additional incentive of A QUARTERBACK for every $10.00 credit purchase was offered for the day of Football Homecoming...

At the first Friday, pep-assembly to start the new school year Bank of New Madrid made its annual donation to the Portageville School District, thanks to the support of debit card users from the bank's Bulldog My School Card program. The program sets aside five cents for each $10 credit purchase made by Bulldog cardholders. Last year an additional incentive of A QUARTERBACK for every $10.00 credit purchase was offered for the day of Football Homecoming...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — University of Missouri officials announced a $6.5 million investment in the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station of MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources during the annual Farmer Appreciation Breakfast that kick starts the annual Fisher Delta Research Center Field Day Friday...

Although there has been a University of Missouri Extension office in New Madrid County for several years that office now has a new home. It is now located at 330 US Highway 61, next to the New Madrid Fire Department. Last Thursday, August 22, an Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held...

Portageville, Mo. - In a two-two tie to repeal the alcohol ordinance, Mayor Floyd Simmons had to break the tie, and voted yes for the repeal. The Portageville City Council met Monday night, August 19, inside the City Municipal Court room. Several members of the Portageville Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, and the Ministerial Alliance nearly filled the court room. The meeting was moved to the Court Room due to no air conditioning in City Hall...

Portageville, Mo. - One Portageville High School teacher submitted an application for a specific use of a $500 grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF). Christina Brands with the Portageville High School submitted a proposal that focused on "Robotics”. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Brands was presented with her check...

Portageville, Mo. - The Portageville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce this years Soybean Festival. It will begin on Monday, October 7 with the Talent Show. Another big change this year is Main Street Madness will be held on Saturday, October 10 at the end of the festival week...

Many folks have seem him on the girls basketball sidelines, however this year BJ Stone will be more behind the desk as the Portageville Assistant Principal for both the high school and middle. “One of my goals this school year is to build strong personal relationships with the student body and develop strong working bonds with the staff,” said Stone...