Stories from Wednesday, March 8, 2017

They are 2.7 million strong—1.9 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe girls can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we've made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO -- Southeast Missouri State University has announced its fall 2016 graduates. Those from New Madrid County include: Randal Calvert of Portageville, graduated with a Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology. Katelyn Jackson of Portageville, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in finance...

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced the addition of former Missouri State Representative Shelley (Keeney) Taylor to his in-district team serving the citizens of south central and southeast Missouri.  Taylor most recently served Missouri State House District 145/156, which includes Bollinger, Madison, Perry and Wayne Counties...

PORTAGEVILLE-- Late Tuesday night, February 28, utility crews began working on through the night and into the next day to restore the widespread power outages resulting from the region's severe storms. Around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday strong winds downed power lines and trees, bent metal on roofs, trailers and other structures, but no injuries of residents in Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi and Stoddard counties were reported to emergency personnel...

NEW MADRID, Mo. --- A Portageville man could serve up to 15 years in prison in connection with a statutory sodomy charge. David Wayne Wiedel, 30, was sentenced Tuesday in Division I of New Madrid County Circuit Court by Judge Fred Copeland on a charge of first degree statutory sodomy sexual intercourse with a person less than 14 years of age resulting in physical injury or display of a deadly weapon...

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on Feb. 1. Awarded contracts include pavement and bridge improvements. Contracts in the New Madrid County area include the following:...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Police followed the instructions on the door mat. New Madrid Police Chief Joey Higgerson reported the arrest of the four after a search warrant was served at a residence on Mill Street following a months-long investigation. The instructions on the mat on the front step of the residence, Higgerson noted, said "Come back with a warrant." Officers arrived with a search warrant March 1 at the residence and began their search...

(Washington, D.C.) – This spring, Missouri volunteers will team up with the Civil War Trust to aid in the maintenance and restoration of numerous sites as part of Park Day, a nationwide effort that includes more than 130 historic sites in 30 states. Thousands of volunteers across the country will participate as Park Day celebrates over 20 successful years on Saturday, April 1, 2017...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Friday, March 3, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. (AZ-04), Chairman Emeritus Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) and Western Caucus members Rep. Jason Smith (MO-08), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. ...

In anticipation of the state’s annual Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30, House members are encouraging veterans throughout the state to come forward to receive recognition for their service. As part of the annual celebration, Vietnam veterans will be honored at the State Capitol in the House Chamber by the Speaker of the House and the members of the House of Representatives. Each veteran will also receive an official House Resolution in honor of the service they provided to the nation...