Perryville News

Masses cancelled and gift shop closed at the National Shrine due to inclement weather

PERRYVILLE – Due to the forecast of inclement weather this weekend, there will be no 12:10 p.m. Mass Saturday, January 24, and no 11:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, January 25, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.   The Shrine Gift Shop will be closed on Saturday and Sunday as well.   […]

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How winter temperatures impact electric supply & demand

Editor’s note: With temperatures in the River Region expected to plunge into the single digits shortly, I thought appropriate to reprise this Citizens Electric Corporation article from earlier this winter.   PERRYVILLE – When outdoor temperatures drop, electricity use naturally increases. Colder weather drives us indoors, where we rely more heavily on home heating systems,

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Plaza Tire locations in River Region will become ‘Charlie’s’

JACKSON – Charlie’s, the family-owned automotive service provider serving Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois since 1980, announces a comprehensive rebranding initiative that unifies all tire and automotive centers, fast lube and maintenance locations, and car washes under one trusted name: Charlie’s. This milestone coincides with the company’s 45th anniversary, honoring nearly half a century of

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   66-year-old Gregory A. Stump was charged with “projecting missiles” after police were called to a Blake Street address by a report of someone firing a gun at 4 p.m. January 5th.   A report of a domestic disturbance no longer in progress was

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Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold election

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory [II] includes Central & Salem Townships and Territory [IV] includes St. Marys & Cinque Hommes Townships.   The election will take place from February 1, 2026 to February

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Perry County recognized as StormReady by the National Weather Service

PERRYVILLE, Mo. — Perry County has been officially accredited as StormReady by the National Weather Service (NWS), recognizing the County’s commitment to hazardous weather preparedness and strong emergency operations. The StormReady recognition was presented on Thursday, January 15, during the regular session of the Perry County Commission Meeting by Christine Wielgos with the National Weather

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Perry County Sheriff releases statement on incident on I-55

PERRYVILLE – Perry County Sheriff Jason Klaus has released the following statement regarding Sunday morning’s incident on I-55:   “On Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:23 a.m., Perry County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified of a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 55 and wanted in connection with a homicide investigation from Belleville, Illinois.    “Deputies located

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Suspect in Belleville, Il. shooting found in Perry County deceased from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound

BELLEVILLE, IL — An incident which began with a shooting in Belleville, Illinois came to an end early Sunday morning in Perry County, Mo. with the suspect reportedly killing himself with a self-inflicted gunshot.   The Bellville Police Department released this statement of the incident:   “On Saturday, January 17, 2026, around 2319 hours, Belleville

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports of arrests and incidents.   50-year-old Tara Lynne Boxdorfer of Perryville was charged with driving while intoxicated and second degree endangering the welfare of a child after an officer reported seeing multiple traffic violations while patrolling in the area  of St. Joseph Street and

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