Perryville News

Local students graduate from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026. The commencement ceremonies took place May 8, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena.   The following local students earned degrees:   Jessica Brown of Bloomsdale graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Magna cum laude Samuel Drury of Bloomsdale graduated with […]

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The blueprint to rebuild Perryville High School is ready

PCSD 32 PERRYVILLE – Following the devastating tornado, the school district has been working around the clock to map out a safe, efficient path forward.   On Tuesday, the district shared this official rebuilding timeline—but they can only stay on track if Proposition K.I.D.S. Passes. This timeline is the district’s road map back to normalcy

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Sedgewickville man hurt in three-vehicle crash on Mo 51

JEFFERSON CITY — A 51-year-old Sedgewickville man received minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Missouri Highway 51 in Perry County Monday afternoon.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the man was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.   The patrol says the crash happened when a northbound 2016 Nissan Rogue

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Missouri S&T awards degrees during spring commencement

ROLLA, Mo. – Five students from the River Region were among more than 1,000 graduates who received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology at the close of the spring semester. The graduates were honored during ceremonies held May 15 and May 16 on the campus in Rolla.   Missouri S&T awards bachelor of

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Perryville resident named to Mount Mercy University Dean’s List

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Dylan Bledsoe of Perryville has been named to the Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List.   Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,

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District 32 to hold Prop K.I.D.S. events ahead of Aug. 4 election

PCSD 32 PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District 32 will host two more opportunities for community members to learn more about the Proposition K.I.D.S. ballot measure prior to the Aug. 4 Primary Election. Prop K.I.D.S. Community Engagement6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22Perry Park Center Theatre Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones will provide a brief presentation about Prop

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TG Missouri Corporation makes charitable donations to the community

PERRYVILLE, MO – TG Missouri Corporation announces donations totaling $32,000 to eight local organizations with a focus on education, health and safety.   The company’s Safety Systems Vice President, Tom Huber, personally delivered the checks to thank the organizations for their roles in the community.   The level of success enjoyed by TG Missouri would

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One St. Louis man is killed, another seriously injured in I-55 crash Friday night

JEFFERSON CITY — A 65 year-old St. Louis man died and a 63-year-old St. Louis man was seriously injured in a traffic crash on I-55 in Perry County Friday night.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports both persons were passengers in a southbound 2011 Nissan Murano which had stopped in lane two ot the

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