Perryville News

New members sworn in to PCMH Board of Trustees

PERRYVILLE – Two  new members of the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees were officially sworn into office during a special session morning meeting held on June 16, 2026.     Taking the oath of office were Robin Sims and Lisa Bohnert, both recently appointed by the Perry County Commission in accordance with Missouri […]

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Local students named to University of Mississippi Honor Rolls

UNIVERSITY, MS – The University of Mississippi has announced the names of local students named to its Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists,   Three students were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.   Graci Porter, of Red Bud, IL, in the B.A. in

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Governor appoints Trish Erzfeld to state board

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Trish Erzfeld of Perryville to a state board.     Trish Erzfeld, of Perryville, was appointed to the Missouri State Council on the Arts. Ms. Erzfeld is currently the executive director of Perry County Heritage Tourism. She is involved in numerous organizations, including the Missouri Association of

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Three local students earn degrees at CMU

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 Police report

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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July at the Altenburg and Perryville Riverside Regional Libraries

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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Perry County clerk announces start of absentee voting for August primary election

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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City of Perryville reminds residents of fireworks law

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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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to host Kids Day July 4

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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