FAYETTE, MO — Central Methodist University celebrated its Spring 2026 commencement on May 9 in Puckett Fieldhouse on the Fayette campus. CMU alumnus Terry Henderson ’83 gave the commencement address as a packed house of family, friends, faculty, staff, and other guests celebrated the graduates. Students were recognized for earning degrees at the master’s, bachelor’s, […]
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following report: 18-year-old Juan Pastor Oxlaj of Perryville was charged with DWI-alcohol, operated without a valid license and operated without proof of insurance following a traffic stop at 11:44 p.m. Sunday, May 31 on Hume Street near Bruce Street.
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JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in July 2026. The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508. The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following reports: (Age not released) Larry Thompson of Perryville was charged with DWI-alcohol following a traffic stop on Old St. Marys Road near St. Francois Street at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, May 31. 38-year-old Eric R. Bryant of Chester, Ill. was arrested on a fugitive
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County clerk’s office has announced absentee voting for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election in Perry County is now underway. Absentee voting will remain open through Monday, August 3 at 5:00 p.m. Voters may cast an absentee ballot in person at the Perry County Clerk’s Office, located in the Perry County
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PERRYVILLE – The city of Perryville has released the following information regarding fireworks in the city. Firework season is here! Please review these important safety tips and ordinance reminders before celebrating. No person under the age of seventeen (17) years of age shall possess, discharge, ignite, or explode any article of fireworks
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PERRYVILLE – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) invites families from across the region to celebrate Independence Day with a special Kids Day event on Saturday, July 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the National Memorial in Perryville. As part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Kids Day offers young
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by Emily Letterman SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year. Perry County, Mo. Perryville Olivia Bierk Maroon & White Award Yr 1 Allyson Burns The 1905 Award Yr 1 Olivia Iffert Maroon & White Award Yr 1 Madyson Richardet Bear Excellence Award Yr 1 Josephine Robinson
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By Gwen Moore Schweiss Published at the author’s request Disclaimer : these are my opinions and my right of freedom of speech. Please Read and come to your own conclusions PERRYVILLE – Here we have our local newspaper reporting my resignation of the Perry County hospital board and also the Perry County
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff at several libraries across southeast Missouri in July for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no registration required. July 7 at Regional Riverside Libraries Jackson -9:00 – 10:00
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