Perryville News

Census says Perry Co. grows; Ste Gen and Randolph Cos. shrink

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released 2024 population data for U.S. counties.   Perry Co. Mo. was at 18,954 in 2020, and grew to 19,100 by July 1, 2024.   Ste. Gen Co. Mo. had 18,479 residents in 2020 and increased to 18,546 by July 1, 2024. That was a drop in

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Letter carriers seek to ‘STAMP Out Hunger’ with help of local communities

SIKESTON, Mo. – Stamp Out Hunger returns Saturday, May 10, with local letter carriers collecting food donations for Southeast Missouri Food Bank.   Since its launch in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has become the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping stock food banks across the country.

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Perry County Sheriff’s K9 Echo to get donation of body armor

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County, Mo., Sheriff’s Office K9 “Echo” will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.     Perry County Sheriff’s K9 “Echo” with his handler Deputy Jeremiah Owens.   PCSO Photo   K9 Echo’s vest was sponsored by Nancy

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