PERRYVILLE – The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville has announced it will host a Marian Day of Reflection Saturday, September 6, 2025. Father Clay Kilburn, C.M., and the Association of the Miraculous Medal invites all to a Marian Day of Reflection at the National Shrine of Our Lady […]
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education made the decision Friday to delay the start of classes at Perryville High School and the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center. Instead of beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 20 as originally planned, PHS and Career Center classes will now begin on Monday, Aug.
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From a news release PERRYVILLE – District 32 has updated its procedure for enforcing Policy JFCD regarding student use of personal communication devices in compliance with Missouri Senate Bill 68. This procedural shift is about more than compliance with the law — it is about creating the best possible learning environment for our students.
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Saving lives just got a little easier in Perryville, Mo., as the community’s newest baby box will be blessed today. The newest addition represents a significant step forward in the community’s mission to provide a safe and anonymous alternative to surrendering an infant. Located at 400 W. St. Joseph St.,
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating several reports of stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles. The sheriff’s office reminds everyone to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of becoming a victim: Do not leave keys, firearms, or valuables in your vehicle. Always lock your vehicle, even
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is calling for urgent state intervention to address a rapidly deteriorating scour hole in the Stringtown Levee in rural Monroe County. The worsening damage has raised concerns from local, state, and federal officials about the imminent risk of levee failure, which could have catastrophic consequences for the region.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for funding through the Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) Innovation Grant Program. Missouri entities seeking to add value to agricultural products may submit applications until September 19, 2025. The SEGA Innovation Grant Program was created in
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met in regular session Thursday evening. The Consent agenda was approved. It included three street closures: Third Street from the alleyway by the Anvil to the south side of the corner of Merchant and Third Street from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 23rd for the
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ST. LOUIS – Two Missouri men on Friday admitted operating a long-running Ponzi scheme that cost more than 90 victims at least $3 million. James “Jim” Johnson, 77, and Darrell Niswonger, 68, each pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count each of wire fraud, securities fraud and investment adviser
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A funeral will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 for 91-year-old Mary Elizabeth (Spraul) Jokerst of Ozora, Mo. who passed away August 14, 2025. She was born May 27, 1934, a daughter of Benjamin F. Spraul and Sophia R Spraul, who both preceded her in death. She married Cletus Jokerst, he preceded her
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