PERRYVILLE – Firefighters were called out Saturday afternoon to a silo fire at the Gilster Mary Lee plant on North Highway 51 in McBride. According to a news release the alarm was sounded at approximately 1:15 p.m., and the Perry County Rural Fire Department was dispatched to the 8300 block of North Highway 51 for a reported commercial structure fire involving […]
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MoDOT-IDOT News Release ILLINIS-MISSOURI State Line – On Saturday, July 11, the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation were joined by local officials and dignitaries, representatives from the Design-Build contractor team, and hundreds of excited community members to celebrate completion of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. The new bridge replaces the Chester Bridge,
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PERRYVILLE – Citizens Electric Corporation is proud to support the safety and success of our local communities through a collaborative partnership with the University of Missouri Extension office. As a sponsor of the Missouri Mesonet Weather Station Network, Citizens Electric helps bring real-time, localized weather data to residents, farmers, and businesses across our six-county service
PERRYVILLE – August 10th is designated each year as Agent Orange Awareness Day, marking the anniversary of the first use of the chemical compound in Vietnam in 1961. The day pays tribute to all who were exposed to this deadly substance and honors their courage and sacrifice. Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) will once
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PERRYVILLE – The University of Missouri Extension in Perry County will host a MyChart training class designed to equip seniors with the essential skills and confidence needed to navigate and manage their healthcare online. MyChart, a secure online patient portal, offers convenient access to medical records, test results, prescription renewals, appointment scheduling, and direct communication with healthcare
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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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