Stories from Wednesday, November 15, 2023

While the grownups shopped, Navee Groves found the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit - a sleigh pulled by unicorns. The sleigh was among the many items featured at Endless Tyme Boutique at its holiday open house on Nov. 12 in New Madrid.

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Students at New Madrid County Central High School and Middle School honored veterans and those currently serving in the military during a special ceremony Nov. 10. Hosted by the NMCC National Honor Society, the program began with an introduction by Luke Johnson, NHS president, of each of the current and former military personnel in attendance as they entered the school’s gymnasium. ...

Portageville residents kicked off the holiday season on Nov. 11 with the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. Also during the open house sponsored by the Portageville Chamber of Commerce, youngsters had the opportunity to have their photo take with Santa and Mrs. Claus while their parents visited the stores on Main Street...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Police are investigating two shootings in Charleston. The first shooting occurred Thursday, Nov. 9 at the intersection of Marshall and Tenth Streets, and the second shooting under investigation occurred Friday, Nov. 10 in the 500 block of Ada Street, according to...

I don’t know who came up with the idea of putting the roundabout on the Bertrand overpass, but that person is an absolute idiot. Bertrand is too small for one of those, and nighttime is terrible.

SIKESTON — Susan Ann Delana, age 67, of New Madrid County passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 5, 1956, in Sikeston, to the late William Edward Arthur and Lotha Fay Vaught Arthur. On Feb. 19, 1999, in Benton, Missouri, Susan married Frank Delana who survives of the home...