Weekly Record

SIKESTON — Filing for candidacy for local school board positions for the April 8, 2025, election is in full swing as some races are beginning to form. Current Sikeston R-6 Board of Education members whose three-year terms will expire in April are Matt Drake and Allison Cox. ...

New Madrid's annual Christmas parade was delayed a day by rain but on Sunday, Dec. 15, the temperatures warmed providing a perfect evening to take in the event. This year's theme was a tropical Christmas. For more photos see the Standard Democrat's photo gallery.

SIKESTON, Mo. - The youngsters’ smiles were wide as they headed down the aisles to shop for Christmas. The only smiles that were bigger were the law enforcement personnel paired with the 15 students from the New Madrid County R-1 School District. For the eighth year, the New Madrid City Police Department hosted “Shop with a Cop.” The annual event provided five children from each of the District’s elementary school with a memorable day on Monday, Dec. 10...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - At the museum we really love the time of year between Thanksgiving and the New Year, mostly for the food (!) and for Santa, but really it’s the sense of community and family that we love so much. The holidays also bring back fond memories of friends and family, some of whom are no longer with us, and that is why the New Madrid Historical Museum started the Christmas Memory Tree many years ago. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - The New Madrid Police Department will soon be able to utilize the latest in technology in fighting crime. Recently the New Madrid City Council authorized the payment of $11,650 for the purchase of three Flock Safety cameras. According to New Madrid Director of Public Safety Joey Higgerson, the purchase is part of an effort led by the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department to bring the crime-fighting technology to the New Madrid County. ...

LILBOURN, Mo. - An investigation by area law enforcement has resulted in the federal indictment of a Lilbourn man on drug charges. According to a news release from the office of New Madrid County Sheriff Ronnie Adams, over the past several months officers conducted an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activities at a residence in Lilbourn...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — W.D. “Dub” Prince said his family’s history as barbers began as a necessity rather than a chosen profession. According to Prince, in 1937 when his father’s family and their relatives moved from Tennessee to the Moccasin Hollow area near Marston, Missouri, to farm they needed someone to cut the men’s hair. They chose Edward Prince...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Sarah Ezell said while she loved growing up in Southeast Missouri and New Madrid County, taking on her new role as economic development director for New Madrid County is even more personal. “I am raising my kids here,” she said. “I want to see growth here so my kids will have an opportunity to come back to New Madrid County if they go off to college. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - To bring jobs to the Bootheel requires a team effort, Lesley Rone told New Madrid County business, education and political leaders. According to Rone, who serves as the Southeast regional manager for the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Regional Engagement Division, several years ago the DED restructured and developed a regional approach to economic development. The Southeast Region includes 25 counties...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Filing begins Dec. 10 for two three-year terms on the New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education. According to Superintendent Bridgett Masterson, those interested in serving on the Board can file during regular school hours with Board secretary Lisa Broyles at the Board offices through Dec. 31. While school will be closed for the holiday break, one day will be set aside to open the office during that time for filing, Masterson said...

NEW MADRID, Mo. - Tom Ayers loves sports. He has done a bit of coaching and often works sports metaphors into his conversation. He said he always knew he wanted to be part of team. Since she was 4 years old, Karen Ratcliff wanted to be a nurse. Now Ayers and Ratcliff consider themselves teammates at the New Madrid Living Center...