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Several of the Portageville Bulldog Football players were recognized for their efforts on the field this season and have been named in the All-Conference Team. Front, from left are, Cody Lewis, Honorable Mention Defensive Line; Kile Adams, Honorable Mention Defensive Line; Conner Barham, First Team Quarterback and Punter, and Second Team Linebacker; Robert Allen (Brick) Carter, Second Team Defensive Line; back are, Jared Crafton, First Team Wide Receiver; Terry Kirkwood, Honorable Mention Defensive Line; George (Bub) Lance, Honorable Mention Wide Receiver; Sam Riggs, First Team Defensive Back and Honorable Mention Wide Receiver; and Bryce Rone, Second Team Offensive Line, First Team Linebacker. ...

A Portageville businesswoman has completed work and received her certificate stating she is officially licensed by the US Department of the Treasury. Carla Brown is now an Enrolled Agent, which is the highest credential the IRS awards. Enrolled Agents are the only federally-licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation and have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS...

Even with the wintery temperatures Friday night, several Portageville residents braved the cold to watch Portageville’s first ever Christmas Parade. There were approximately 25 entrees. In addition to the parade, parade watchers and shoppers had the opportunity to participate in the Second Annual Cocoa Crawl. A good way to get warm and see what the local merchants had to offer for holiday shoppers. Eight businesses participated in the Cocoa Crawl...

The Portageville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce upcoming holiday events that are sure to help keep the Christmas spirit alive around town! "We are continually striving to find new events that get the community involved for fun fellowship and also support local commerce," said Dr. Clint Klipfel, chamber president...

Last Friday night during the VFW Patriot Pen Awards, Colonel James Russell presented a little history about their WWII Jeep. The Jeep was donated to the Lilbourn VFW Post 7183 by one of their members, T/Sgt Charles Penman. The VFW Post has been taking it to several community events throughout New Madrid County...

Many probably do not know that the Ponder Family has been involved with the Lilbourn City Christmas lights since before 1959. The old Christmas lights were stored either in the attic of the garage or shed at the Ponder Funeral Home. According to Linda Ponder Seal, “I loved those old lights that crossed the street on a wire. ...

The Portageville School District received grant funding from the NRA (National Rifle Association) Foundation School Shield program for the 2018-2019 school year. The NRA School Shield program was launched in the wake of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and has a singular mission of protecting our children. ...

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Former Portageville graduate Ryan Gill was the guest speaker Monday at the annual Veterans Day program sponsored by the Portageville High School FCCLA and FBLA Clubs. Prior to speaking the High School girls choir performed two songs followed by an introduction of the local Veterans in attendance. They were asked to provide their rank and where they had served. Local Veterans in attendance include Conway Hall, David Musgrave, Herman Priggel, Francis Hulshof, and John DuBois...

New Madrid – While most Americans associate the Christmas season with happy gatherings of family and friends, there are many whose holiday spirits are crushed by the harsh realities of simply making ends meet. This holiday season, The Salvation Army in New Madrid...

Despite the brisk and cool temperatures, several community folks came out to partake the of the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. The event was held at the Portageville Fire Department where the large Blue Spruce is planted. “This has become such a fun and almost magical event the past couple of years. ...

Due to the reorganizational issues going on at the University of Missouri, there were a couple of years that students did not get to go to University sponsored field day outings and Check off events for their state application. To the FFA Clubs, this is a big deal to them. If you do not get to go for two years, you are going to start paying for kids slipping through the cracks. After all, the FFA program is supporting the youth of the future...

For almost two and a half years, the city drainage project along McCrate Avenue still is a major concern with City government and citizens. Not too soon after the new drainage system was installed, the large plastic pipes collapsed in several locations...

Charles Spurgeon’s catechism asks the question: “What is God like?” It answers, “God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.” These terms used to describe God are called attributes. These attributes of God are those distinguishing qualities which mark or describe what God is like...

   Murray State Graduate Ralph Barnwell of New Madrid, Mo., was recently appointed to the Governors Alumni Board for Murray State University. He was appointed to fill an unexpired term until 2020.   The Alumni board oversees all the Alumni activities for the University and works in cooperation with the Board of Regents and the Foundation Board to try and improve all aspects of student life at Murray State.  ...

NEW MADRID, MO. - With a close race in New Madrid County, it was the strong support in Pemiscot County that boosted Edward Reeves into office as the next 34th District Circuit Judge. According to unofficial returns from the office of New Madrid County Clerk Clement Cravens, Republican Daniel Cornacchione Sr. ...

The Portageville High School FBLA and FCCLA Clubs will host the annual Veterans' Day Assembly and Luncheon on Monday, November 12, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Our speaker will be Ryan Gill, and guests will be treated to vocal performances by our high school choir. All veterans and their families are invited to a luncheon afterward hosted by FCCLA. ...

Last week, a few of the streets in the City of Portageville received fresh asphalt of about on inch and a half. The work was completed by the Causey Construction Company. The streets that received new pavement include: LeSieur Ave., West 5th to West 8th St., Park Ave., West 5th St., West 7th St., MacArthur to Huffman, MacArthur Ave., West 1st to Main St., and Stafford Drive...

Health Connection Chiropractic (HCC) celebrated its second birthday on Oct. 12. The office was transformed into a circus arena, complete with a "Big Tent" ceiling, banners and more. Community members and patients enjoyed refreshments such as popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, gourmet cookies, and animal crackers. ...

The Portageville Chamber of Commerce elves have been working hard to put on what is sure to be a festive line-up throughout the coming months. The season will get under way with the Annual Christmas Open House November 9th-11th. On Friday, November 9th, the town is invited to the Community Center lawn at 6:30 pm for Rudolph’s Reel, an event featuring a movie on the big screen. ...

The #17 Fastenal NASCAR made a pit stop at the Magnitude 7 Metals plant Thursday, October 18 en route to their next destination. The local Fastenal office in Sikeston asks for them to stop at the aluminum smelter plant. “We wanted to do this as our way of saying ‘Thank You to Magnitude 7’ for bringing jobs back to the area,” Jimmy Adams, the local Fastenal sales associate. ...

On Friday, October 5th, the Portageville Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) conducted their Second Annual Installation and Initiation Ceremony at the Portageville School cafeteria. Missouri JAG Director Paul Kincaid was the guest speaker. Kincaid shared some history and figures about the JAG programs...

If you have driven by the North and South-bound “Welcome to Portageville” signs I-55, you may have noticed the condition of these sign. Installed in panels, it has slowly begun to peel away with every storm and big wind that came through the area. Both signs were repaired last Tuesday. The new signs were installed by Canedy Sign Company...

[Portageville, Mo.] — Last week, First State Community Bank in Portageville donated $1000.00 to the St. Eustachius School as part of FSCB’s 2018 Impact Initiative Project. St. Eustachius just completed their new building this year and will use the money to purchase TV monitors for their classroom computers...

This year, the Portageville Chamber of Commerce conclude the annual Soybean Festival with a new event, “The "Bean Bash." This event featured live music by Pocket Change, a band from Poplar Bluff. The Bean Bash brought out people of all ages to enjoy the music. ...

New Madrid, MO –– On Saturday, October 20th, local vendors and auto enthusiasts will come together for HopeFest – Drive Out Cancer, to benefit the American Cancer Society’s mission to save more lives from cancer. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Davis St. ...