Stories from Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Workers with the city of New Madrid replace the scoreboard at the girls softball field in the Davis Street Park just in time for the opening of the season. The Lady Eagles’ first softball game for the 2023-24 season is scheduled for March 15 at Oak Ridge. They will put their new softball scoreboard to use at 4:30 p.m. March 19 during their home opener against Kennett...

PARMA, Mo. — A Parma man is facing charges after stabbing a woman. Charges of first degree domestic assault – serious physical injury, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence were filed against Charles T Walker, 57, on March 13.

In loving memory of Jerry Dyer, born Nov. 10, 1933, who peacefully passed away on Dec. 24, 2023, and Bonnie Sue Walker Dyer, born on Feb. 25, 1935, who passed away on Sept. 9, 2017. A combined graveside service to honor Jerry and Bonnie’s lives will be held at 1 p.m. ...

Former President Trump did not cut spending, drain the swamp, fire Dr. Fauci, repeal Obama’s gay marriage order, bring one factory back from China, get us out of Afghanistan. Mr. Trump did add $7 trillion to our debt, pushed untested vaccines on us, banned bump stock, passed out COVID checks, started terrorists that raised our prices, let Joe Biden bungle Afghanistan. So sad this is the best we hav eto choose from. Wake up, America. All he’s doing is tickling your ears. A populist is not a good word. Thank you.

NEW MADRID, Mo. —New Madrid’s volunteer fire department has a new assistant fire chief. At their March 4 meeting the New Madrid City Council appointed Shane Grissom as second-in-command of the volunteer fire department. Recommended by New Madrid Chief of Police Joey Higgerson, who serves as public safety director overseeing the police and fire divisions, Higgerson noted Grissom has served with the fire department for over 20 years and brings both technical knowledge and experience to the position.. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo.—New Madrid officials say they have one of the best places to view the upcoming total eclipse and now are seeking vendors to enhance visitors’ experience. On April 8, New Madrid will be a prime viewing location of the total solar eclipse which will stretch from Mexico across the United States and into Canada, according to New Madrid Chamber Executive Director Christina McWaters. ...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — On the afternoon of March 5, an officer responded to New Madrid Elementary in reference to a damaged road sign. It appeared that during a little league basketball game the night before, someone had run over a stop sign then left the scene...