Perryville News

Red Cross: Support patients now by giving blood or platelets

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — As we move toward Memorial Day, the American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood or platelet donation appointments now to help medical centers stay ready and respond quickly to emergencies. Having blood products immediately available is a key part of summer safety.   With millions of Americans expected […]

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MU Extension in Perry County offers free Smartphone basics classes in June

PERRYVILLE, MO – University of Missouri Extension in Perry County is helping local residents get more comfortable with their smartphones by offering two free classes. On Thursday, June 11 from 1:30 to 3pm the Extension office will host an iPhone Basics class.  On Thursday, June 25, from 1:30 to 3pm, an Android Smartphone class will be offered.   Both sessions

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Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

SIKESTON—Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance on the Chester Bridge.    This section of roadway is located at the Mississippi River between McBride, Missouri and Chester, Illinois.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.      The work zone will be marked with signs and temporary signals will be used to direct traffic. Motorists are urged

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Red Cross and local public safety agencies partner to install free smoke alarms in Perryville

PERRYVILLE, MO – The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, along with the Perry County Emergency Management Agency and the Perryville Fire Department partnered to install free smoke alarms during a Sound the Alarm home fire safety event this past Saturday, May 16.     Members of the American Red Cross, Perry County Emergency Management Agency

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Southeast Announces Spring 2026 President’s List

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned a 4.0 grade point average and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit.   Shelby Adams of Steeleville, IL Hannah Ahrens of Ste. Genevieve,

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Southeast Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit. They received no grade below

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