Perryville News

Perry County Commission appoints new members to Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees

PERRYVILLE — During its regular meeting on June 4, the Perry County Commission appointed two individuals to fill vacancies on the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Section 205.170.6 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), the Commission appointed Robin Sims to fulfill the remainder of the term vacated by Joe Hutchison. […]

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MSHP reports two Perryville teens hurt in a traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two Perryville teens were taken to Mercy Hospital Perry following a traffic crash on Highway 51 north of Perry County Road 706 late Thursday afternoon.   The patrol reports the 17-year-olds were in a 2012 Ford Fusion which attempted to pass a slow-moving farm implement and

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District 32 receives key FEMA designation for PHS

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District 32 received a long-awaited determination from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Thursday regarding its Public Assistance Grant application for tornado recovery at Perryville High School.   FEMA sent a letter to District 32 and Missouri’s State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) notifying that the damaged PHS building has qualified

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   39-year-old Amber LaRose of Perryville was charged with shoplifting in the 1700 block of South Perryville Boulevard at 1:47 p.m. May 3.   27-year-old Cody Steiner of Perryville was charged with shoplifting in the 1700 block of South Perryville Boulevard at 4:06 p.m.

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Mizzou releases spring 2026 dean’s list

COLUMBIA, Mo. —  Academic excellence thrives at the University of Missouri, where students rise to meet challenges with determination and ambition. This spring, 12,207 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors for their exceptional dedication and hard work. Students are listed alphabetically by geographic location.   Perry County   Altenburg Hasty, Ellie P  Junior-Health Sciences  

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Commission awards contracts for Southeast District Projects

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on June 3. Contracts awarded include the following: An $844,594 contract was awarded to Apex Paving Co., for pavement improvements on Route 84 from Route O to Route 412 in Dunklin County. A $789,457 contract was awarded

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Local students named to Missouri State University’s spring 2026 dean’s list

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.   For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).   More than 5,000 students were

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Highland Precinct polling location relocating along with Belgique/ Sereno location

PERRYVILLE – To ensure the most accessible polling location for the greatest number of voters, Perry County Election Authority is combining the Highland Precinct and Biehle Precinct beginning this August. Additionally, Belgique/Sereno Voters will now be casting their ballots at the Perryville Elks Lodge. Voters who previously cast their ballots at the Highland Catholic Church

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Conservative Businessman Scott Sattler announces endorsement from Missouri Fraternal Order of Police

PERRYVILLE – Conservative businessman and veteran Scott Sattler has announced that he has been endorsed by the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police.   “I am grateful to have the support of the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, and I want the people of the 145th District to know that I will always stand with law

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