Perryville News

Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 57-year-old Jeffrey W. Grissom was charged with trespassing in the 100 block of Zeno Street. 20-year-old Exavier D. Edward of DuQuoin was charged with driving while revoked or suspended and speeding. The charges followed a traffic stop on South Perryville Boulevard at 8:15 p.m.

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River Region students earn degrees at commencement

FAYETTE, Mo. — More than 500 Central Methodist University earned degrees this spring, with graduates from the Fayette and statewide campuses, as well as online, walked across the commencement stage in May. Graduates were recognized for academic honors at the ceremony and were treated to a commencement address by former Missouri judge and lawmaker Ted

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Perryville Police report

ERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. Arrest: 21-year-old Tyler J. Roth of Perryville was arrested on a fugitive warrant at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 15th in the 500 block of Sycamore. Police say the arrest followed a report of a disturbance involving an intoxicated woman at that location. Reported incidents:

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Sheriff’s office reports phone scam is targeting the community

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office reports there is a scam company calling area residents and acting as if they are representing sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office says “If you receive a call do not give any information or send money.” If you receive a call or have any questions, contact the Sheriff’s Office

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. Arrests: 53-year-old Michele Lee Brown of Perryville was charged with stealing at 2:32 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022 after police were called to Wal-Mart by a report of an employee stealing money while on the job. 56-year-old Brian Douglas Adams, who is homeless, was

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River Region students named to Missouri State University’s Spring 2022 Dean’s List

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — 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 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).   More than 4,700 students were

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Heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges Missourians of all ages to take precautions as heat and humidity rise to dangerous levels.   Heat-related illnesses often affect the very young, the elderly and the chronically ill, but summer temperatures can also take a toll on healthy young and middle-aged

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