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Signs of springWorkers with the city of New Madrid replace the scoreboard at the girls softball field in the Davis Street Park just in time for the opening of the season. The Lady Eagles’ first softball game for the 2023-24 season is scheduled for March 15 at Oak Ridge. They will put their new softball scoreboard to use at 4:30 p.m. March 19 during their home opener against Kennett...
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Charge filed after driver damages road sign then leaves the sceneNEW MADRID, Mo. — On the afternoon of March 5, an officer responded to New Madrid Elementary in reference to a damaged road sign. It appeared that during a little league basketball game the night before, someone had run over a stop sign then left the scene...
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New Madrid City council appoints assistant fire chiefNEW MADRID, Mo. —New Madrid’s volunteer fire department has a new assistant fire chief. At their March 4 meeting the New Madrid City Council appointed Shane Grissom as second-in-command of the volunteer fire department. Recommended by New Madrid Chief of Police Joey Higgerson, who serves as public safety director overseeing the police and fire divisions, Higgerson noted Grissom has served with the fire department for over 20 years and brings both technical knowledge and experience to the position.. ...
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Reading Across AmericaNEW MADRID, Mo. — Kindergarten students at New Madrid Elementary School marked Dr. Seuss’s birthday by creating special hats and listening to guest readers as part of Reading Across America on March 1. View more photos in the photo gallery at www.standard-democrat.com.
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Two NMC residents file for office with Missouri Secretary of StateJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Candidate filings for several federal, state and local offices began Feb. 27 for the upcoming August primary election. Among the 435 candidates registering on the first day were two New Madrid residents. Judge Joshua D. Underwood filed for election for the position of 34th Judicial Circuit judge. ...
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Arson suspected in New Madrid fireNEW MADRID, Mo. — Over the last week, there have been reports of a check scam that may be impacting people locally. At least one report was taken where someone put a check in the mail to their credit card company, only to find several days later that the check never made it to the company. After the victim saw a digital image of the check on their bank statement, it was clear that the check had been altered by someone and deposited into a personal bank account...
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Two NMCC Eagle football seniors sign on to play college ballNEW MADRID, Mo. —Two members of the New Madrid County Central High School Eagles football team will continue their football careers following graduation in May. In a dual signing ceremony in February, Eagles linebacker Jason Jones committed to Missouri Baptist University while running back Kayden Minner will join the football squad at University of Mount Union...
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Year of the Mustang: Travels highlight need for wild horse adoptionNEW MADRID, Mo. — It could be the opening of an old west movie. A lone cowboy rides along the riverbank, trailed by his packhorse. People’s heads turn to watch the stranger as he comes into town. But this wasn’t a movie. Jake Harvath arrived Saturday, March 2 in New Madrid on his coast-to-coast journey to promote his project, “Year of the Mustang.” He wants the public to be aware of the qualities of mustangs and to encourage their adoption...
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New Madrid County students invited to submit art workNEW MADRID, Mo. - Entries are now being sought for the 2024 New Madrid County Youth Farm Animal Art Show. Artwork by New Madrid County public, private and home-schooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade must depict a farm animal or farm scene. Entries must be completed and turned in by March 28 to the New Madrid County Extension Office, 330 U.S. Highway 61 in New Madrid...
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Four children injured in vehicle crashNEW MADRID, Mo. - In the late evening hours of Feb. 24, the New Madrid Fire Department was paged to a two-vehicle traffic crash on Highway 61 just north of the New Madrid city limits. The crash occurred when a vehicle that was slowing to make a turn into Evergreen Cemetery was struck in the rear by the car behind it. Four juveniles in the car were injured with one of the children who had serious injuries and was flown to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis...
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New Madrid County R-1 FBLA students receive district honorsCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Twenty-five members of the New Madrid County R-1 Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America attended the District 16 Future Business Leaders of America Leadership Conference on Feb. 7 at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau...
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For the Record: 47 years of service to county residents comes to an endNEW MADRID, Mo. — For nearly a half century, Kim Hall’s work has touched New Madrid County residents during important milestones in their lives – completing their military service, buying a home or deciding to marry. On Feb. 28, she will reach a milestone of her own as she retires as New Madrid County’s recorder of deeds...
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Matthews girl raises funds for children with heart problemsMATTHEWS, Mo. — A 9 year old from Matthews who is passionate about assisting children with heart problems is raising money for the American Heart Association. Lyla Pyles is participating in the American Heart Association’s “Kids Heart Challenge,” according to her mother, Amelia Pyles...
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New Madrid County R-1 makes security additions across the districtNEW MADRID, Mo. — The most recent security additions across the New Madrid County R-1 School Districts may not be noticeable, but Anthony Roberts, director of school safety and security, says they are still important. According to Roberts, security has long been a focus of the District. Through the “Safe and Secure Bond Issue” passed by voters in 2021, numerous improvements were made at all school buildings...
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Two arrested for thefts in New MadridNEW MADRID, Mo. —Charges are expected to be filed against two persons suspected in a series of thefts from vehicles. Friday night and throughout Saturday, New Madrid Police Department officers received reports of thefts from vehicles. During the course of their investigation, a lead was developed that led them to a residence in Charleston. After obtaining a search warrant, officers searched the residence, where several items of evidence were seized and a stolen vehicle recovered...
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Medical clinic slated for New Madrid County R-1 School DistrictNEW MADRID, Mo. — The addition of a school-based medical clinic will make access to health care easier for students in the New Madrid County R-1 School District. During the R-1 School Board’s February meeting, Bridgett Masterson, director of special services, presented information regarding a SEMO Health Network clinic at New Madrid County Central High School. Currently, SEMO Health Network operates a clinic in the Sikeston R-6 District...