The Weekly Record

12/05/2025

10 Years Ago – New Madrid Elementary School students enjoyed a special Thanksgiving lunch with local heroes including Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers, police, fire and ambulance personnel and members of the Air-Evac team.

A look back at New Madrid’s history, from WWII veterans returning home and classic films at the Dixie Theater to local school spotlights, civic milestones, and festive holiday traditions over the decades.

12/05/2025

Need something to do this Saturday? How about one of these events?

12/03/2025

Mayor Nick White noted while rates are going up, the Municipal Light and Power Department will now provide residents with two curbside cleanups annually – one in the spring and one in the fall.

New Madrid City Council approved a new five-year contract with Republic Services, raising trash collection rates for the first time in a decade, and discussed disaster loans and city infrastructure updates.

12/03/2025

Welcome!

Wescoat Wealth Management has opened in New Madrid, offering personalized financial, investment, estate, and retirement planning services with a faith-based approach.

12/02/2025

Thank you Beta Sigma Phi for your many good deeds.

The Pi Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in New Madrid delivered Thanksgiving gift bags to 10 local residents as part of their annual effort to uplift community members during the holiday season.

12/02/2025

,“Your physical health affects everything including your mental health. Coming in and getting on the treadmill for 10 minutes can change your whole day for the better. We’re here to help people get active, stay active and make that lifestyle change," Austin Nunnery said.

Push’n Weights Fitness in New Madrid offers 24/7 gym access, affordable memberships, and a full supplement store, aiming to make fitness and wellness accessible for everyone in Southeast Missouri.

11/28/2025

10 Years Ago – Progress is being made on the new water tower in New Madrid. The tower is located on Highway U as you go toward Lilbourn.

A look back at local milestones: land contests, military homecomings, high school spotlights, vintage prices, theater events, political research trips, community fundraisers, and a Star Wars movie marathon.

11/28/2025

“Several area schools are now operating with a four-day school week and the Board has begun discussing the impact on the District and its patrons,” Superintendent Bridgett Masterson said, emphasizing the discussion is still in the early stages.

New Madrid County R-1 Board is gathering public feedback on a possible four-day school week, while also offering retirement incentives and reporting rising student test scores and other district updates.

11/25/2025

There is an advantage to being small. We still know most of our customers and try to do everything we can to help them,” Sam Hunter III said. “If they've ever got questions, all they have got to do is pick up the phone and call. I mean, that's one thing we still do is answer the phone around here.”

For nearly 90 years, the Bank of New Madrid has stayed family-led, adapting through generations and technology while remaining committed to serving and protecting its local Missouri community.

11/25/2025

“We will be looking for ways to get all the businesses together, supporting each other. We felt like that’s some of the things that have been missing in the past and that we want to offer it to you now,” Aaron Griffin said.

The newly formed New Madrid County Chamber of Commerce aims to strengthen local businesses with new membership options, expanded services, and a focus on countywide economic growth and collaboration.

11/19/2025

Here are some photos from the Christmas Open House in New Madrid. Remember to support your local businesses when buying for the holidays.

11/19/2025

“I can’t speak for anybody else, but if this is on the legit and is actually going to bring … about a 100 jobs, that sounds pretty good,” Mayor Nick White said.

New Madrid City Council discusses rising interest from data center developers, potential job creation, and the challenges of certifying local industrial sites to attract new business.