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New Madrid mayoral candidates address citizens’ questions, concernsNEW MADRID, Mo. — Citizens turned out in person and viewed the Facebook feed as two of New Madrid’s three candidates for mayor spoke to voters. Current Mayor Kevin Lyons and longtime City Councilman Nick White addressed the public in a forum sponsored by the New Madrid Chamber of Commerce on March 19. Former Mayor Dick Bodi, who is seeking to return to the mayoral post, declined to take part in the event...
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Officers face many difficult situationsNEW MADRID, Mo. — On the afternoon of March 19, officers responded to a house on Davis Street for a disturbance in progress, with one party possibly armed with a gun. When officers arrived it became clear that some type of family dispute had taken place and one subject was possibly having a seizure. The man having the seizure was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and was later found to have facial injuries that were not immediately apparent to the officers...
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New Madrid County R-1 Technical Skills Center showcases classes, growth at eventNEW MADRID, Mo. — The New Madrid County R-1 School District’s Technical Skills Center opened its doors up recently to representatives from local industries and businesses, residents and those just a little bit curious about the classes being offered there...
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After successful year, 15 New Madrid County R-1 archers are heading to state competitionNEW MADRID, Mo. – It’s been a good year for the New Madrid County R-1 Archery program. With the opening of the multi-purpose FEMA building last fall, the archery program now has a permanent home. Melanie Crow, head coach of the archery teams, couldn’t be happier...
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Arson ruled in New Madrid blazeNEW MADRID, Mo. — Around 11:30 p.m. March 3, the New Madrid Fire Department responded to a home on St. Monica Street for a structure fire. When the first truck arrived on scene, there were already heavy flames showing with fire coming through the front windows and the front door of the home. After several hours the fire was extinguished completely...
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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...