Stories from Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The 2024 Enchanted Forest Prom featured a day of dancing, food, prizes and horses. The annual event provided a unique experience for residents from Stoddard, New Madrid, Dunklin, Scott and Pemiscot counties to dress up and have fun. The adult prom was sponsored by Family Matters Adult Day Center on Oct. 17 at the Lair Event Center in Dexter...

NEW MADRID, Mo. — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. Those statistics don’t come as a surprise to students in Steve Clark’s Electricians Pathways class at the New Madrid County R-1 Technical Skills Center. ...