Perryville News

PERRYVILLE – Older than the bow and arrow, the atlatl was the first weapons system known on planet Earth.    Join us for an introductory look at the history, use and science behind this amazing tool.  Then give it a try to see if you have what it takes to hunt a mastodon in prehistoric

JEFFERSON CITY — Two Perryville residents were hurt, one of them seriously, in a traffic crash Saturday afternoon on a Perry County road.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 38-year-old Amanda D. Williams suffered serious injuries and 50-year-old Michael L. Williams had moderate injuries. Both were taken to Perry County Memorial Hospital by a

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department reports a rather unusual situation Friday morning.   This notice was posted to social media: “This morning at approximately 11:04 am the Perryville Police Department received a second-hand report of a possible active shooter on the cell tower near Kiefner St.   “Officers responded to the area and conducted

PERRYVILLE, Mo. – You and your loved ones are invited to bring your family pet for a special blessing on Sunday, October 9, at 1:30 p.m., CT, on the grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.    The blessing will take place near the Visitor Center by the Miraculous Medal

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — The Association of the Miraculous Medal invites you to participate in our annual “Rosary for Life.”    This event will take place on Saturday, October 8, at 9 a.m., at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.    Please gather at the Welcome Center next to the Shrine Church.

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 21-year-old John Hiram Thompson III of Perryville was charged with stealing, resisting arrest and two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer. Police say a patrol car was passing Mary Jane Burgers and Brew, 102 N. Jackson Street, September 8th about 9:48 p.m.

JEFFERSON CITY — Two St. Mary residents were hurt, one of them seriously, in a motorcycle crash on Route H in Perry County Friday night.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 28-year-old Cody S. Myers suffered serious injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital by AirEvac helicopter and 37-year-old Lauren