Perryville News

Perryville man arrested for promoting child pornography

PERRYVILLE – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of 37-year-old Cody Christopher French of Perryville, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, for promoting and possession of child pornography.   The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s […]

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Air conditioning problems interrupt Classic Rock 93.1 broadcasts

STE. GENEVIEVE – Classic Rock 93.1 is currently experiencing mechanical issues that are affecting the operation of its transmitter.   These issues ultimately forced the shutdown of the transmitter Thursday night to protect it from heat-related damage.   Efforts are presently being made to correct the issue, though supply chain problems are making a speedy

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Two Cape Girardeau residents hurt in I-55 crash in Perry County

JEFFERSON CITY — Two persons were hurt in a traffic crash on I-55 in Perry County Tuesday morning.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 32-year-old Veronica L. Allen of Cape Girardeau had moderate injuries and 38-year-old Christopher L. Allen of Cape Girardeau had minor injuries. Both were taken by Perry County ambulance to St.

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Mississippi River is expected to fall below flood stage today

ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service in St. Louis has continued its flood warning for the Mississippi River at Chester. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday the stage was 29.8 feet, 2.8 feet above the 27.0 foot flood stage.   The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 26.0

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River Region students named to Columbia College dean’s list

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Spring 2022 Semester (January-April, 2022).   River Region students who received the honor from the area include:   Perryville   Kaylee Brown, Day Campus – Columbia, MO   Sainte Genevieve   Kimberly Brewer, Online Lindsey Meyer, Online   To be named to the

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports.   Among those listed as arrested:   52-year-old Jewel S. Green of St. Louis at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of possession of three grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of a weapon. He was released.

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Blood donations needed ahead of summer

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — When schools let out for summer and families set off on vacation, the American Red Cross typically sees a decline in donors, which can impact patient care. It’s critically important that donors make an appointment to give now before heading out for summer activities to help maintain a stable blood supply

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