Perryville News

Perry, Ste. Genevieve Counties included in disaster declaration request

JEFFERSON CITY– On Wednesday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson requested that President Joe Biden approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance in 33 counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted Missouri from July 29 – August 14. These storm systems generated tornadoes, straight line winds, heavy rain, and flooding across the state, […]

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Five local students named to Missouri State Dean’s List

SPRINGFIELD — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.   For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).   More than 1,100 students were named

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Construction on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge begins this week

SIKESTON—Missouri Department of Transportation contractor crews will begin construction work on the Don Welge Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River this week. The design-build project, will construct a new bridge that spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route 150. In March 2023, the Missouri

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Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee meets Friday, Sept. 8

PERRYVILLE – The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee will meet Friday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. in the American Legion Walnut Room, 98 Grand Avenue, Perryville.   Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Environmental Quality Committee September 8, 2023 11:00 A.M. In Person American Legion-Walnut Room 98 Grand Ave. Perryville, MO 63775  

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Perryville Police and Perry County Sheriff’s Deptments urge motorists to watch out for shoppers on Highway 61

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police and Perry County Sheriff’s Departments are urging motorists to caution while traveling US 61  through Saturday during the Highway 61 Yard Sale from Jackson to Festus.     The law enforcement agencies stated “Pay attention for people entering and exiting vehicles and crossing the road.   “Slow down in congested

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