Perryville News

Highway 67 crash results in minor injuries for 80-year-old Perryville woman

JEFFERSON CITY – An 80-year-old  Perryville woman received minor injuries in a traffic crash Sunday morning on Highway 67 in Butler County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the woman was taken to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center by ambulance.   The patrol’s accident report states the woman was the driver of a 2017 […]

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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to unveil new honor flag memorial statues

PERRYVILLE, MO – Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2 p.m. Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is proud to announce the dedication of two new statues honoring America’s heroes.     The Dedication Ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. in the Honor Flag Memorial in Perryville, Mo.   The event will unveil two striking new

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MSHP names new assistant zone commander for Perry, Ste. Gen Counties

WELDON SPRING – Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Kevin W. Malugen, commanding officer of Troop C in Weldon Spring, has announced a personnel promotion within the Missouri State Highway Patrol, effective October 1, 2025.   Trooper Seth Kmets has been elevated to the rank of corporal and will take on duties as the assistant zone

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Terry Wichern will fill the unexpired term on the PCSD 32 School Board

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education met recently and interviewed candidates for the open seat on the school board.   Terry Wichern was selected to succeed Melissa Carroll relocated out of the school district.   He will be inducted at this evening’s meeting of the school board.

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Red Cross: Take steps now to support a strong blood supply

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO —The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant. Especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle

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Perryville public works director receives public utilities award

COLUMBIA – A multi-state organization of municipal utilities has honored Perryville Public Works Director Jeff Layton with its Buddy Bennett – Lee Barker Community Service Award.     Jeff Layton, Public Works Director for the City of Perryville, is presented with MPUA’s Buddy Bennett – Lee Barker Community Service Award. (Oct. 2, Osage Beach, MO)    The

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Perry County Commission meets this morning

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Commission will meet this morning at 9 a.m. in the Perry County Commission Chambers at 321 N. Main Street, Perryville.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda was released Friday:   PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING PERRY COUNTY COMMISSION   Date and time notice posted:                                                               

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