PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released more information about Monday’s chase of a suspect in a stolen vehicle case. The chase eventually made its way to Perry County School District No. 32 property and forced a brief lockdown of the campus. It began about 1232 p.m. when Perryville police officers were dispatched […]
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PERRYVILLE – Monday, July 20, at approximately 12:32 p.m. Perryville police officers were dispatched to Bening Ford located at 909 S. Perryville Blvd. for a subject that stole a car from the lot. The 39-year-old male who was later arrested and identified as Shane Omar James of Lesterville, Mo. apparently walked onto the car
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – On Friday, July 24, the U.S. convenience store industry will unite for the eighth annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 9-1-1 professionals, and American Red Cross volunteers—who selflessly serve their communities around the clock. This year, Rhodes Convenience Stores will offer a free order
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 23-year-old Thomas Clerk of Perryville was charged with DWI following a traffic stop on Perry County Road 799 near Perry County Lake at 2:31 a.m. June 28th. 37-year-old John R. Laviolette of Festus was charged with failure to register a motor vehicle
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PERRYVILLE – A report of the proceedings of the July 15 Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education has been released. PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT # 32 BOARD NEWS Summary of the July 15, 2026 BOE Meeting VOLUME 20 ISSUE 1 The open session was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
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PCSD32 PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District 32 will host two more opportunities for community members to learn more about the Proposition K.I.D.S. ballot measure prior to the Aug. 4 Primary Election. Prop K.I.D.S. Community Engagement6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22Perry Park Center Theatre Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones will provide a brief presentation about
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PCSD 32 PERRYVILLE – Perry County District 32 Schools were placed on a brief lockdown Monday, July 20, due to a police chase that concluded on the District 32 campus. Perryville Police were pursuing a suspected stolen vehicle south on Main Street at approximately 12:40 p.m. when the suspect turned east onto Campus Drive
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 is warning would-be urban explorers to stay clear of the Perryville High School Demolition Site. A district official stated “We understand the deep emotional connection our community has to the old Perryville High School building, and it is natural to want to watch
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Board of Aldermen will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the city hall board room, 215 North West Street, Perryville. The tentative agenda: PV Agenda July 21 2026
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was well attended and honored the legacy of Don Welge By Jim Beers ILLINOIS-MISSOURI State Line – Saturday July 11 was the dedication of the brand new, state-of-the-art Don Welge Memorial Bridge, otherwise known as the “Chester Bridge”. A full morning of special activities helped to commemorate the occasion and in spite
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