Recent Headlines
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Q&A: Two seek New Madrid County sheriff post on GOP ballotNEW MADRID, Mo. — New Madrid County residents choosing a Republican ballot when they go to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 6, will select the next sheriff of New Madrid County. Running in the only contested countywide race are Chris Hensley and Joey Higgerson. No Democrats are seeking the office...
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Ready for retirementNew Madrid County Library Director Susan Newman celebrated her upcoming retirement with a party on June 21. Joining her for the event were current and former staff members, board members and friends. Newman has served as director for 15 years and her last official day will be July 31...
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Construction continuesWorkers with Kiefner Brothers Inc. and Fronabarger Concrete continue construction on the SEMO Health Network building in New Madrid. Work is to be completed by the end of August with a planned opening in September.
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Snackers sing praises of Leann’s RindsNEW MADRID, Mo. — It’s the snack crunch heard around the world. In Canada they are oreilles de crisse while the British enjoy pork scratchings. In Mexico they are known as chicharrones and the Chinese munch on zhizha. In the USA, they are pork rinds...
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New Madrid County Library System’s new director ready for the challenges aheadPORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Sitting down to enjoy a good book just got a little harder for Lori Robinson. As the new director of the New Madrid County Library System, Robinson is going to be busier than ever. In June, Robinson was selected to replace longtime director Susan Newman, who had announced her retirement earlier this year...
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Red, white and boomFireworks reflect in the waters of the Mississippi River along the New Madrid riverfront on Saturday, July 6. The city’s annual fireworks show draws hundreds of visitors to watch the spectacle. New Madrid County residents found a variety of ways to celebrate America’s birthday over the long Fourth of July holiday...
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Lilbourn residents charged with drug trafficking in New Madrid CountyLILBOURN, Mo. — Two Lilbourn residents are facing drug-trafficking charges following their arrests on Friday, July 5. Denise R. Comstock, 50, and Thomas J. Phillips Jr., 54, are each charged with first degree drug trafficking, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon – possess weapon and a felony controlled substance. Comstock is also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm...
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Duncan may be leaving team but still cheering for NMC R-1NEW MADRID, Mo. —After 36 years in education, retirement was something Dr. Sam Duncan had considered. However, the New Madrid County R-1 superintendent wasn’t sure the time was right. Then one day while talking with his 92-year-old father, Duncan said he realized there were more reasons to retire than not to retire. The two men decided to pray...
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New Madrid County R-1 budget includes replacement of roof on Central’s C-podNEW MADRID, Mo. — The New Madrid County R-1 School District will head into the new year with a balanced budget and money in reserve. At the June meeting of the New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education approval was given to the 2024-25 budget. Dr. Sam Duncan, who was heading up his final meeting as superintendent, described the budget as good with solid balances. The current budget shows 30 percent in reserve, which would provide the district about four months in operating expenses...
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WIC clinics in Matthews, Morehouse moving to new locationsMATTHEWS, Mo. - The New Madrid County WIC program announces the relocation of the WIC clinics in Matthews and Morehouse. The Matthews WIC Clinic is now located at 301 W. Main St. The new location is open on the last Thursday of the month from 1:15-3pm...
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Search continues for identity of drowning victimNEW MADRID, Mo. - The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department has released photos of a drowning victim’s tattoos in hopes of identifying the man. According to interim Sheriff Ronnie Adams, an autopsy was conducted Friday, June 28, on the body which was found floating in the Mississippi River near Marsh Landing, approximately eight miles east of Portageville, Missouri, on Wednesday, June 26...