Perryville News

Two River Region students on Missouri State Dean’s List

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Two students from the River Region attending Missouri State University have attain academic excellence and were named to the summer semester dean’s list. They are Mallory Clifton of Perryville and Cass Cavanaugh of Ste Genevieve. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at […]

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Local air quality remains good

PERRYVILLE – The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Executive Director  Jeremy Tanz has released the latest air quality readings through August 28th. Tanz said ozone levels in the local area have stabilized since mid-July, but that cannot be said for Missouri as a whole.   He said, statewide there were six additional exceedances in ozone readings between the St.

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Route 61 reduced in Perry County for pavement improvements

SIKESTON – Route 61 in Perry County will be reduced as contractor crews perform shoulder repairs.       This section of roadway is located from Main Street to the Route P in Perryville, Missouri.    Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Aug. 30 to Friday, Sept. 2 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.     The work zone will be marked

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 38-year-old Tabitha Reed of Perryville was charged with failure to abate a nuisance. Police they reinspected the subject’s property in the 100 block of South Kiefner Street on July 26th and observed an inoperable vehicle remained in public view in violation of the city

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Perryville youth presents wood burning demonstration at state fair

SEDALIA — A Perryville youth gave a demonstration of wood burning during the Missouri State Fair. Dresden Donze competed in a county event in order to qualify for the State Fair 4-H Building Demonstrations.   Demonstrations are a great way of sharing what youth learn in 4-H projects focused on STEM and Agriculture, Healthy Living,

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Tennessee man hurt when car crashes during police pursuit

JEFFERSON CITY — A 22-year-old man from Dyersburg, Tennessee suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash while being pursued on Perry County Road 816 by Perry County Sheriff’s deputies.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Deon R. Thompson was taken to Perry County Memorial Hospital in Perryville.   The patrol says Thompson was the

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St. Vincent will honor former coach, athletic director, teacher and principal Mikel Stewart

PERRYVILLE – On Friday, Sept. 2, during halftime of the St. Vincent Indians’ first home football game, there will be a tribute to Coach Mikel Stewart, who served as head football coach, athletic director, teacher, and then principal during his 10 years at SVHS. Mike’s wife, Sandy, and their children and grandchildren will be present.

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Perryville man among this year’s Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame inductees

PERRYVILLE — A Perryville man is among the inductees in the 2022 Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame. Curt Vogel is listed among those who will be inducted into the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame later this year.   The Class of 2022 was announced Sunday, August 14th, 2022 at the Missouri State Fair – Military

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