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VFW Post 7183 recognizes New Madrid County wrestling programsNew Madrid County Memorial Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7183 hosted its sixth banquet for the team members and coaches of the New Madrid County wrestling community. Pictured from left are Mary Seyer, president of the VFW Post 7183 Auxiliary; New Madrid County Central High School wrestling coach Rhiley Smith; Connor Henderson, who was named most valuable wrestler for the 2023-24 NMCC wrestling team; Dr. ...
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Rooting for the Raiders: New Madrid County Central students sign with Three Rivers CollegeNEW MADRID, Mo. — There was lots to cheer about as two members of the New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2024 signed their letters of intent with Three Rivers College on April 16. Shawna Robinson will join the TRC Raiders cheer squad and Makayla Birdwell will become part of the college’s mascot program...
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New Madrid County Central grapplers head to college matsNEW MADRID, Mo. — As their high school wrestling careers come to an end, two New Madrid County Central High School seniors will move to the collegiate level. On April 23, Gavyn Colbert signed a letter of intent to wrestle at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, while Christian Williams signed on to wrestle for the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas...
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Former New Madrid resident pens her biographyNEW MADRID, Mo. — In many ways Mary Sue Anton’s new book is a story of resilience. Her tale begins with growing up in a family of 10 children, living on the banks of the Mississippi River. She recalls watching the river rise in 1937, forcing her family to take refuge in the New Madrid County Courthouse...
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Thanking our telecommunicatorsNEW MADRID, Mo. —Over the last month, we have investigated two separate incidents where prohibited purchasers who live in the city of New Madrid have attempted to buy a gun from a licensed gun dealer in another jurisdiction. In one instance the prospective buyer had a previous conviction for domestic assault; in the other, the man had previously been found to be mentally incompetent. In both cases, the buyers were denied after they failed their respective background checks...
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City of New Madrid officials are sworn inNEW MADRID, Mo. — The city’s new mayor and two new and two re-elected council members officially took office at the April 8 meeting. Following the certification of the April 2 municipal election results City Clerk Paige Keene swore in incumbents Tommy Chism from Ward 1 and Ryan Riley from Ward 3 and newcomer Derek Lawfield from Ward 2 along with Nick White, former Ward 2 councilman who was elected mayor...
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Eyes on the sky in New MadridNEW MADRID, Mo. — The temperature dropped, the street lights came on and day became night. Then the crowd along New Madrid’s levee front broke into applause as the moon crossed into the path of the sun creating a total eclipse Monday afternoon. New Madrid drew visitors not just from across the country but around the world for the opportunity to view the eclipse over the Mississippi River...
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Russell named Beta Sigma Phi’s Woman of the YearNEW MADRID, Mo. — For almost 50 years, the members of the New Madrid Beta Sigma Phi have sought to honor a local woman who lives a life focused on the community. This year’s 2024 Beta Sigma Phi Woman of the year fits that description to a “T” everyone agreed...
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Felony suspect taken into custody after foot pursuit in New MadridNEW MADRID, Mo. — A felony suspect led police on a foot chase through the woods along the Mississippi River on Monday. According to a news release from the New Madrid Police Department, officers attempted to take Thomas L. Jackson, 47, of New Madrid into custody Monday afternoon at a house on Mill Street. Jackson refused the officers’ command and fled the house on foot...
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Marston voters elect mayorNEW MADRID, Mo. — Marston voters did elect a mayor. Amy Brown, New Madrid County Clerk, said the unofficial total following the Tuesday, April 9 election was incorrect for the city of Marston. According to Brown, prior to the election she found an error on the ballot, which was corrected, however the ballot reading machine was not reprogrammed to read the new ballot resulting in the machine failing to read any of the ballots voted by Marston residents...
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New Madrid County voters OK marijuana sales taxNEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County voters decided to impose a sales tax on those purchasing marijuana. According to unofficial totals provided by New Madrid County Clerk Amy Brown, 977 voters cast yes votes compared to 600 no votes on the proposal which would impose a 3 percent sales tax on “all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in the County of New Madrid, Missouri.”...
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Duncan announces retirement from New Madrid County R-1NEW MADRID, Mo. — The New Madrid County R-1 School District will have a new superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Sam Dunan recently announced his retirement effective June 30. “I hope to assist with the search for my replacement to whatever extent I may be needed,” Duncan said. “I will then enjoy watching the District accelerate to the next level of excellence from a different seat in the house.”...
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Work continues on New Madrid County R-1 2024-25 school yearNEW MADRID, Mo. — March is School Board Recognition Month and Dr. Sam Duncan, New Madrid County R-1 superintendent, took the opportunity following the March monthly meeting to express his appreciation of those serving on the local School Board. “We have Board members that care and take time to engage in the school and the community. ...