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The weather failed to dampen the spirits of the Portageville High School Class of 2022 at their May 5 graduation ceremony. This year’s ceremony was moved indoors to the high school gymnasium due to the rain. The gym quickly filled as family and friends gathered to honor the 49 graduates.

Students at Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid observed Earth Day on April 22 by using part of their school day to pick up litter along Scott Street.

The YMCA Spring Soccer League is underway this spring with games continuing through the end of April. A full slate of games was held Tuesday evening at the Sikeston Recreation Complex with children aged four through the fourth grade taking part in three leagues.

Although there were 2,000 eggs spread across the grounds at the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site in New Madrid for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, the 65 participants divided into four age categories quickly gathered them all up, including four special golden eggs.

The annual St. Patrick's Day Festival was held Saturday afternoon at Legion Park in Downtown Sikeston.

Students at New Madrid Elementary set a school record in their fundraising efforts on behalf of the American Heart Association.

New Madrid Elementary recently released their 2nd quarter honor roll.

New Madrid County Central held their Winter Homecoming on Feb. 12, 2022.

The NMCC Eagles boys basketball team didn't play in a tournament over Christmas but spent the time practicing for the remainder of their season.

Residents and visitors to New Madrid were treated to all things "Merry and Bright" for the town's first-ever evening Christmas Parade. Here are some photos from the event.

Members of the kindergarten, first grade and second grade at Lilbourn Elementary School performed for family and friends in a concert Dec. 7 at the school.

The Color Run for Charity was held on Nov. 20 in New Madrid.