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Historic Downtown Sikeston's St. Patrick's Day FestivalHistoric Downtown Sikeston’s Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival was celebrated Saturday, March 16 at American Legion Park. This year's event included a homebrew competition, 1K donut run, cornhole tournament, costume contest, craft vendors and food. Attendees also received a souvenir mug and sampled craft beer.
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Farm fun at SEMO Christian AcademySEMO Christian Academy students, who range in ages from 3 to 5 years, have been learning about farm animals for the past two weeks, and on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, they got to meet some up close with the help of Jennifer and Nick Layton of Hearts With Hooves. The preschoolers were introduced to a miniature goat, two miniature horses and a steer. Hearts With Hooves facilitates equine-assisted learning with children to build life skills that can transfer into real life.
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Reading Across AmericaKindergarten students at New Madrid Elementary School marked Dr. Seuss’s birthday by creating special hats and listening to guest readers. As part of Reading Across America on March 1, the school hosted a number of guest readers.
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Field House Fan Fun: Sikeston vs. New Madrid boys basketball 2/13/24Fans of both the Sikeston Bulldogs and New Madrid County Central Eagles showed support for their teams during the matchup of the two top-ranked basketball teams Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Sikeston Field House. Both sides had fun cheering for their teams. Sikeston went on to win, 90-76.
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Riverbend Regional Archery TournamentThe Riverbend Regional Archery Tournament at New Madrid County Central High School and Middle School on Jan. 27, 2024, had more than 250 archers competing for honors. Schools taking part included Cambell, Gideon, New Madrid County, Notre Dame Regional High School, Portageville, St. Ambrose in Chaffee, St. Augustine in Kelso, Holcomb High School and Covington, Tennessee. Portageville earned first place in both bullseye and 3D while New Madrid County High School placed second in 3D and third in Bullseye.
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New Madrid Elementary celebrates ChristmasChristmas Family Fun Night on Dec. 11, 2023, was filled with holiday activities for New Madrid Elementary students and their families to enjoy.
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Sing loud and clear to spread Christmas cheerIt was a full house for Lilbourn Elementary School’s annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 12.
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New Madrid's annual Christmas ParadeThe rain cleared away, and temperatures were mild, creating perfect weather to enjoy New Madrid’s annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
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NMCC Senior NightNew Madrid County Central High School honored those seniors who were members of the football team, cheer squad and band in a special ceremony on Oct. 13.
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Sikeston American Legion Cotton Carnival ParadeThe American Legion Post 114's 79th Annual Cotton Carnival Parade was held Saturday, Sept. 30 as it began at Pine and Main Street and went west on Main Street before ending at Stoddard Street.
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2023 Benton Neighbor DaysThe Annual Benton Neighbor Days, sponsored by the Benton Chamber of Commerce, were Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2023. Here are some photos from the event.
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2023 Greenie ParadeThe members of the Red Peppers, the Sikeston High School pep club, hosted their annual Greenie Parade from the Sikeston High School to downtown Sikeston Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, to mark the end of the initiation week for the new members, known as Green Peppers. This year, according to Cayenne Baylee Copeland, there are 95 new members of the pep club. This year also marks the 95th anniversary of the organization.
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LILBOURN HOMECOMING FESTIVALThe Lilbourn Homecoming Festival was held Sept. 2, 2023,
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Annual Blodgett Watermelon FestivalThe annual Blodgett Watermelon Festival was held Saturday, Aug. 26. Attendees enjoyed live music, contests, bounce houses, animals, carriage rides, food, beauty pageant, cash money prizes and more. There was also an inspirational prayer and fireworks display. Submitted Photos
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First day of school at New Madrid Elementary, Aug. 21, 2023Classes began Monday, Aug. 21, for students across New Madrid County. Here are a few scenes from New Madrid Elementary's first day of school.
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Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo: Night 3Photos from night three of the Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo on Friday, August 11, 2023.
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Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo: Night 2Photos from night one of the 2023 Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo.
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Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo: Night 1Photos from night one of the 2023 Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo.
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Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Parade/Cowboy Shuffle/Cowboy Up! Festival/Mutton Busting-Aug. 5, 2023The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Parade, Cowboy Shuffle 5K Run, Mutton Busting along with the Sikeston Depot Museum's Cowboy Up! Arts Festival were held Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Historic Downtown Sikeston.
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SIKESTON HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVALThe inaugural Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival was held June 16-18 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds. Throughout the event, there were arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden and food trucks and inflatables for children. Tethered balloon rides were offered and a balloon glow Saturday night followed by live music.
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2023 Memorial Day ceremony in SikestonThe annual Memorial Day service was conducted Monday, May 29, 2023 at Sikeston Veterans Park.
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NMCC Class of 2023 graduationThe graduation ceremony for New Madrid County Central High School's Class of 2023 was Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the high school gym.
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New Madrid County Central Honors ProgramHonors and awards for the members of the New Madrid County Central High School Class of 2023 were announced May 15 in a special ceremony. Here are a few photos from the event.
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Portageville High School Class of 2023 graduatesOn May 11 the 105th commencement ceremony at Portageville High School honored the Class of 2023.
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Mock crash at NMCC: April 13, 2023On April 13, the Missouri Department of Transportation, New Madrid Police Department, New Madrid County Ambulance District, Missouri State Highway Patrol, New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, Sullivan’s Towing, Lilbourn and New Madrid Fire Departments and Air Evac Lifeteam 3 of Sikeston working with school officials staged a mock accident. The purpose was to educate the students about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.
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Hunter-Dawson Historic Site's egg huntChildren were divided into four age groups to search for eggs at Hunter-Dawson Historic Site’s egg hunt Saturday, April 8, 2023, in New Madrid.
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Heartland 4-H Horse Show-Feb. 25, 2023On Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, Hearts with Hooves, a nonprofit organization, held a 4-H horse show at Layton Farm, allowing program participants to show their progress from horse therapy.
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New Madrid Little League 4th-6th grade girls end seasonAnother successful season ended for the New Madrid Little League's 4th through 6th grade girls. The program works to build skills in the participants and provide a fun activity for girls to enjoy from October through December.
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NMCC Powder Puff gameAs a fundraiser for Eagle Christmas, New Madrid County Central High School hosted a powderpuff football game on Nov. 10. The senior class, wearing the pink jerseys, outscored the juniors in the first match up but would lose to the freshmen in the final game and placed second overall.
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New Madrid Elementary trunk or treatApproximately 900 children from four elementary schools took part in the New Madrid Elementary Trunk or Treat event.
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Farm comes to TCAThe Christian Academy in Sikeston transformed its parking lot into a farm for a few hours Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, to bring the farm to their students. Several stations were set up as students visited with and learned about several farm animals including chickens, pigs, goats, sheep, horses and cows and their uses as well as the roles of crops, such as rice, cotton, wheat and corn, play in their everyday lives. Organizers said oftentimes even though Sikeston-area children live in an agriculture community, they don’t always see or know about the animals and crops living and growing near them. The purpose of the event was to not only let them see the animals and crops up close and personal but to understand the roles they play in agriculture and everyday life.
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Build My Future: Oct. 5, 2022, Sikeston, MissouriApproximately 1,840 students from 49 Southeast Missouri high schools participated in the Build My Future event Wednesday at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo grounds in Sikeston. Organized by the Missouri chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction career day and industry showcase featured 24 construction industry exhibitors providing interactive experience, 21 industry officials and representatives from 21 sponsor organizations and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson. (Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat)
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Cotton Carnival ParadeImages from the 78th Annual Cotton Carnival Parade that was held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Sikeston.
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2022 American Legion Cotton CarnivalImages from the 2022 American Legion Cotton Carnival
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2022 New Madrid County Central Fall HomecomingA warm fall night provided the perfect backdrop for New Madrid County Central High School’s 2022 football homecoming.
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Matthews Community DayMatthews Community Day was held Sept. 17.
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Immaculate Conception RiverfestThis year’s Immaculate Conception Riverfest on Sept. 10 sought to recognize the school’s alumni.
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Sikeston Youth Soccer League photo galleryPhoto from the Sikeston Youth Soccer League at the Sports Complex on Tuesday, Sep. 6.
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Lilbourn Homecoming FestivalThe Lilbourn Homecoming Festival was held on Sept. 3.
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2022 Benton Neighbor Day Parade: 9/3/22Rain showers took a break long enough for the annual Benton Neighbor Day Parade to make its way through Benton Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The parade featured local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency responders, Boy Scouts, church groups, businesses, Benton Neighbor Day pageant winners, antique tractors, vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, big trucks and Kelly High School marching band and athletes.
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Bulldog Hall ribbon cutting/grand opening 8/17/22SIKESTON — Past and present students and teachers along with community members gathered Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the newest building on the Sikeston High School campus: Bulldog Hall.
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70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo - Saturday nightImages from the 70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at the Sikeston Rodeo Grounds.
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70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo - Friday nightImages from the 70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at the Sikeston Rodeo Grounds.
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70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo - Thursday nightImages from the 70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at the Sikeston Rodeo Grounds.
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70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel RodeoThe 70th Annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo began Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at the Sikeston Rodeo Grounds.
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2022 Cowboy Up! Festival
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Lee Hunter Elementary ribbon cutting/open house-7/12/22Hundreds turned out Tuesday, July 12, 2022, for the ribbon cutting ceremony and open house of Sikeston R-6 School District’s new Lee Hunter Elementary located at 315 Baker Lane in Sikeston. Current and former district students, teachers, administrators, board members and community members were present for the occasion.
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Portageville Community Days Pageant winners
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Festive Fourth of JulyImages from Fourth of July celebrations in New Madrid County.
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Fourth of July celebrations from Oran, Charleston and East PrairieFourth of July celebrations from Oran, Charleston and East Prairie