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NEW MADRID, Mo. - An increase in property tax valuations throughout the New Madrid County R-1 school district has resulted in a very slight decrease to the 2021 tax rate for patrons. At a special meeting, the New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education set the current year’s tax rate at 3.8365 cents per $100 valuation. This is a reduction of .005 from the previous year’s rate...

Orgill recently gave out a total of $25,000 in scholarships to local students.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University recognizes more than 900 students who have been named to the summer 2021 dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale)...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its spring and summer 2021 graduates. Logan Acup of Clarkton, MO, graduated Associate’s Honors with a Associate of Applied Science in Computer Technology with a major in computer technology: microcomputer systems option...

NEW MADRID, Mo - While there is still time for students to enjoy their summer vacation, the New Madrid County R-1 School District is readying for the start of the 2021-22 school year on Aug. 23. All students must complete the yearly online registration before the first day of school on Aug. 23. Enrollment may be found by visiting www.nmceaglenation.com and selecting the parents tab then choosing student enrollment and clicking on register your student for school...

ROLLA, Mo. — Missouri University of Science and Technology has announced the names of students who made the honor list for the spring 2021 semester. To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students in spring 2021. The commencement ceremonies took place May 13-14 at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Tayler Morefield of Portageville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Summa Cum Laude...

Sikeston Kiwanis recently made a donation to Schoolfest which is set for 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 at Malone Park in Sikeston. Families will get school supplies and enjoy food and fellowship. Pictured are Mari Ann Moyers, Spreadhopenow; Jenny Hobeck, Kiwanis president; and Regina Guthrie, Spreadhopenow...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Members of the 2021 graduating class at New Madrid County Central High School received numerous honors. These included: Abigail Atchley: New Madrid American Legion Scholarship, New Madrid Eagles Scholarship, Gavin Long Memorial Scholarship, A+ Scholarship and Fine Art Honor Cord...

PORTAGEVILLE, Missouri – The last few months, National Beta members from Portageville High School have been working hard to prepare their entries for National Beta Convention. In June, they were able to celebrate that hard work when announced as winners of the following competitions:...

Arkansas State announces spring 2021 graduates JONESBORO, Ark. – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement, held May 8 in Centennial Bank Stadium. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor, master, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Communication, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and University College.. ...

SIKESTON — Samantha Thurman, a 2017 graduate of Sikeston High School, graduated with honors on May 20 with a bachelor’s degree in health and sciences from St. Louis University. She is the daughter of Chad and Sheila Thurman, granddaughter of Shirley Gregory and great-granddaughter of Dola Thurman, all of Sikeston...

BATON ROUGE, La. — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Christopher Phillips of Scott City at Southeast Missouri State University...

Bernie woman named to Harding University Dean’s list SEARCY, Ark. -- Kayli Lawrence of Bernie, Missouri,, a senior communication sciences and disorders major, is among more than 1,150 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2021 semester...

Sikeston Junior High School announced its eighth grade “All-year TOP DAWGS” for the 2020-2021 school year. These students were voted on by their teachers for being a top-notch student.  These students are recognized for following BARK, which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn, and Keep Safe. These students were awarded with a gift card...

Sikeston Junior High School announced its seventh  grade “All-year TOP DAWGS” for the 2020-2021 school year. These students were voted on by their teachers for being a top-notch student.

SIKESTON — Scott County Central High School has announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. 7th grade (3.5-4.0) Cameron Bean, Ellie Britt (4.0), Jamie Duck, Camarie Purdue, Paris Robertson, Khloe Tolle, Abigail Warning, Chloe Warren (4.0)...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie Middle School has released its honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. 5th grade Lyla Rose Adams, Gunner Allen, Zoi Allred, Ellie Ambrose, Arington Bain, Will Bain, Guy Baker, Jason Bennett, Aden Brewer, Elin Browning, Kylie Campbell, Raleigh Cogdill, Josee Coke, Maisy Cossey, Hunter Day, Terry Duty, Bryalynne Gaddy, Michael Goehman, Addison Guzman, Trinity Haddock, Remington Harvey, Jazlyn Hayward, Carson Helms, Lenzy Housman, Storey Hutchason, Janiyah Jackson, Connor Johnson, Chevy Jones, August Kenedy, Brandon Knupp, Stanley Knupp, Kaylee Lafferty, Anna Kate Lee, Trevor Lewis, John Austin Ling, Callysta Linhart, Joseph Lowry, Caitlyn Manning, Mary Martinez, Briah McCutchen,  Elyssa McGayghy, Colton McKinley, Cooper McKinley, Meadow Moit, Ryder Moody, Joab Morales,  Miguel Nunez, Meyhia Parham, Amelia Patrick, Kaiden Patrick, Serenity Patrick, Taylor Patrick, Jhett Phillips, Lylah Pruett, Ali Ray, Evy Ray, Ty Ray, DJ Reed, Jonna Rice, Karime Salazar, Peyton Scott, Sarah Beth Sipp, Colton Spears, Kaitlyn Thompson, Evan Thomure, Walker Thurmond, Luke Turner, Ellie Wallace, Riley Wolford. ...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Charleston Middle School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. 6th Grade Honor Roll Kaleigh Brown, Katrice Brown, Natalie Brown, Makala Butler, Brayden Cast, Ava Clifton, Aleeyah Cobbins, Samara Dickerson, Ja’Miya Hedge, Arini Johnson, Julian Johnson, Tyquon Jones, Kendra Poore, Jamarius Riggens...

SIKESTON — Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has named its honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. Fifth grade 6th grade...

Survivors kicked off East Prairie Elementary’s 8th Annual St Jude Pre-K Trike-a-Thon. Pictured are Savannah Smith, Regann Duenne, Hutsen Cade, Pyper Rendon and David Turner. The event also took a few moments to remember David Morgan and Michael Shands. The preschool class at East Prairie Elementary collected $4740. The top collector and winner of the bike was Larah Taylor collecting $750. Beauton’s, McDonald’s grocery story and Bain Auto Sales helped sponsor the event...

SEX, Mo. — Richland Elementary in Essex has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. First Grade - Dillion Armer, Elias Bell, Kaizley Cain, Calista Carrillo, Jacelynn Cluck, Averie Daniel, Kyra Holt, Beckett Hughes, Charles Kelley, Grant McGarity, Quinton Moore, Jackson Porter, Eliana Rohr, Mia Sanders, Alexis Smith, Gunner Waller, Owen Williams...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — East Prairie High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. 9th Grade Honor Roll Jenna Allred, Hayden Barnard, Bellah Byassee, James Coke, Garrison Cook, Brynlea Ditto, Lynzi Douglas, Anna Gilliam, Braden Gore, James Haines, Isabella Helton, Alexandria Johnson, Payton Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Ian Jones, Taylor Jones, Ava McCutchen, Jacob Morgan, Ryleigh Owens, Alex Rendon, Cheyenne Ross, Samuel Small, Abigail Sprinkles, Lydia Valencia, Jerzey Vinson, Parris Williams. ...

COLUMBIA, Mo — The University of Missouri in Columbia has announced its spring semester 2021dean’s list. The following are students who made the list from Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi and Stoddard Counties. Benton Madeline R. Hulshof, Sophomore, Health Professions...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned at least a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below an A and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses...

Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced its sixth grade character education students of the month for May.

Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center has announced its fifth grade character education students of the month for May. The word of the month was effort. Pictured are front row, from left: Sullivan Aaron, Alex Baines, Jozalyn Shepard and Kylee McCord; and back row: Ben Glass, Riley Bainter, Trey Gibson and Dainty Ransom. Not pictured are Elisha Emerson and Leana Lawrence...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - The New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2021 was led by valedictorian Hannah Marie Faries and salutatorian Donald Ray Brown III. The daughter of Richard and Teresa Faries of New Madrid, Faries plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau and major in music education...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The following students have been named to the spring 2021 Dean’s List at Southeast Missouri State University. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below a B and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses...

BENTON, Mo. — Two Scott County teachers were recently awarded grants through Western Governors University, or WGU, Missouri’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. Emily Essner, a kindergarten teacher at Kelly Elementary School in the Scott County R-4 School District in Benton, received a $250-grant to purchase various materials that will be used to create fine and gross motor experiences to strengthen her students’ abilities to perform everyday activities in the classroom...

Mollie Bartlett, a senior at Kelly High School in Benton, received first place in the Patriotic Art Contest from the Sikeston VFW Post 3174 and Auxiliary. Pictured presenting Bartlett with her award from the Auxiliary and Post is Anita Williams, scholarship chairperson...

BENTON, Mo. — Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year. A HONOR ROLL FRESHMAN Madison Agin, Savannah Barnhouse, Macy Burger, Katelyn Dannenmueller, Dalton Forck, Emory Glenn, Jada Griggs, Kristin Grogan, Myah Herrion, Kayleigh Holman, Canon Kirkpatrick, Ava LeGrand, Mallory Lemonds, Hannah McDermott, Tucker Miller, Makayla Morgan, Alexandria Parks, Katelyn Ruff, Cooper Shackles, Riley Walters...

Sikeston Junior High recently announced its eighth grade “Top Dawgs” for fourth quarter. These students follow B.A.R.K. which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn, and Keep Safe. The students are nominated by teachers, then voted on by teachers. ...

Sikeston Junior High recently announced its seventh grade “Top Dawgs” for fourth quarter. These students follow B.A.R.K. which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn, and Keep Safe. The students are nominated by teachers, then voted on by teachers...

Sikeston Kindergarten Center has announced the kindergarten pups of the month for April.

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center named its Top Dog Bus Riders for April

Sikeston VFW Post 3174 honored Sikeston High School student Katie Grubbs for receiving first place in the Creative Patriotic Art Contest.

Ole Miss announces Spring 2021 Chancellor’s Honor Roll OXFORD, Miss. — The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll. The following students were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00:...

East Prairie woman earns master’s degree from Concordia University SEWARD, Neb. — Michelle McGruder of East Prairie, Missouri, earned a Master of Education from Concordia University, Nebraska. Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Neb., which currently serves over 2,500 students...

ORAN, Mo. — Oran High School has announced two valedictorians and a salutatorian for its class of 2021. Leading the class academically are Langdon Scheeter and Alyssa Spane as valedictorians and Stephen “Lane” Peterson as salutatorian. Scheeter, who is the son of John and Lori Scheeter, is the recipient of Southeast Missouri State University’s Copper Dome Scholarship and A+ scholarship. His school activities included basketball, track and Beta Club...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has announced the preschool pups of the month for April.

Wing Elementary students Londyn Mitchell, Ja’Leah Weakley, Kanyon Coffin and Zaden Blackmon were recognized as the Students of the Month for March during the May 11 Sikeston R-6 Board of Education meeting in the cafeteria at Sikeston High School. Also pictured are School Board President Aaron Boyce (left) and Sikeston R-6 Superintendent Dr. Tony Robinson...

SIKESTON — Addison Jaynes and Cornesha Hampton were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for May. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year...

East Prairie’s Kenna Wheatley recently signed to twirl for Southeast Missouri State University.

SEDALIA, Mo. — The Missouri FFA Association recognized Noah Lowe of Sikeston FFA Chapter as the Area 15 Star in Placement at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Bart and Pam Lowe of Sikeston. His adviser is Morgan Coday. Area Stars in Placement are selected based upon outstanding achievement in work experience in an agricultural business as a part of a student’s supervised agricultural experience program and active participation in FFA. ...

Michael Porter and Tayanah McMillin were recognized as the Sikeston R-6 Standout Student of the Month for Southeast Elementary in April.

SIKESTON — Aaron E. Burch and Olivia Grant were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for April. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year...

Tonya Sparlin, counselor at the Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade Center, was recently recognized as the Elementary Counselor of the Year by the Southeast Missouri Counselors Association while Joanna Moreland, counselor at the Sikeston Alternative. Center, was recognized as Counselor of the Year by the Southeast Missouri Counselors Association...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its Top Dog Bus Riders of the month for March. They were chosen by their bus drivers.

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has announced its Kindergarten Pups of the month for March.