Perryville News

Red Cross: Patients are counting on blood and platelet donors to give now

[CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, Oct. 7, 2026] — In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant. Donors of all blood types are being called

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Regional Ozone Readings and Environmental Quality Committee

Typically we have an October Environmental Quality Committee meeting to close out the ozone season and discuss activities and concerns.  This year the Missouri Air Conservation Commission will be holding its fall meeting in Perryville on October 29, 2029.  With this, we have decided to not hold the RPC Environmental Committee meeting to allow everyone

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The Chester Bridge marked the end of an era

The day before the bridge came down….. photo by Charlie Bargman Some puffs of smoke, a loud boom and four seconds later the Chester Bridge was in the Mississippi. Shawnell Madison was on the Chester riverfront and caught some crowd audio of the historic event.    The old Chester Bridge came down Monday morning as

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Perryville named ‘Most Neighborly’ as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week

Businesses honored for building relationships, supporting communities and demonstrating that good neighboring is good business. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Six Missouri businesses have been selected to receive the 2026 Missouri Good Neighbor Week Most Neighborly Business Award, which recognizes businesses that go beyond transactions to build trust, uplift people and strengthen their communities. 2026 honorees D’Zines

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Riverside Regional Library October events

Riverside Regional LibraryPrograms and Events for October, 2026Program title: ScrapbookingDate and time: Thursday, October 1 from 1 to 3 pmBranch: Scott CityCome socialize, make progress on your scrapbook projects and share ideas. For ages 12+ atthe Scott City Branch.Program title: Chess ClubDate and time: Thursday, October 1 at 3:30 pmBranch: JacksonCome to learn, play, or

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