Perryville News

Perryville sales tax receipts slip in March, but year to date remains ahead of last year

PERRYVILLE — Sales tax receipts for the city of Perryville were down a bit in March, compared with March of last year, but the year to date total is still greater than for the first three months of 2022.   The Missouri Department of Revenue transferred the funds generated by Perryville’s sales taxes into its […]

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Rick Francis Legislative Update

My legislation this week:     My Industrial Hemp bill, HB202, was passed out of the Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Senate Committee with all in favor vote of 6-0. I introduced my Hemp Extract bill, HB644, in the Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Senate Committee public hearing. A representative from the Missouri Department of

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department released its latest reports Wednesday.   46-year-old Tracey L. Probst of Mocamb, Illinois was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle after police were detailed to the Rhodes 101 at 2020 Lake Drive for a call of suspicious circumstances at 4:47 a.m. March 30.   City officers were detailed

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MoDOT says Highway 61 roadwork will begin April 24

SIKESTON—Highway 61 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.      This section of roadway is located from Route M to County Road 812 near Brewer, Missouri.     Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, April 24 through Thursday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports of arrests.   Among those arrested:   38-year-old Keith Watkins of West Memphis, Arkansas was picked up at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, April 8th on a warrant out of West Memphis, Ark. for attempted capital murder, terroristic act, aggravated assault and possession of

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