Senator Jamie Burger’s Capitol Report for April 17, 2025 What a beautiful week this has been, both at the State Capitol and along the winding roads that lead to it. Flowering trees and blooming perennials remind us of the grandeur of God and the hope that comes with spring’s warmth and Easter’s renewal. I hope […]
PERRYVILL – The annual May Procession will be held on the grounds of Saint Mary’s of the Barrens on Sunday, May 4, at 1:00 p.m. The procession will form in front of the historic church, which is the home of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. All are welcome and encouraged
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 48-year-old Rachel A. Bunch of St. Mary was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. The arrest came after police served a search warrant on a residence in the 700 block of West Cinque Hommes Drive on
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in special session Tuesday. The tentative agenda: AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting – Open Session Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Career Center – Multipurpose Room 6:00 p.m Open Session called to order
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MILLERSBURG, OH – The National Scenic Byway Association is proud to recognize the Great River Road and the Mississippi Parkway Commission with the 2025 Byway Partnership Award, celebrating a multi-state collaboration that is turning the iconic route into a model for environmental stewardship and public engagement. A Great River Road marker in Ste. Genevieve. Spanning 3,000 miles through 10 states along
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PERRYVILLE – What will happen to the high school? Where will PHS students have classes next year? Those are the questions on the minds of Perry County School District 32 staff, students, and families after the March 14 tornado caused extensive damage to Perryville High School. “We don’t yet have answers to
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PERRYVILLE – New York Times bestselling author April Henry enthralled students when she spoke about her books and her research method. Ms. Henry visited Perry County Middle School, where her Young Adult mystery/thriller novels are the most checked-out books in the school library. This visit was made possible through a partnership with school libraries
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Senator Jamie Burger, R-Benton, applauded two local senior citizens who were the recent recipients of a Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award for their distinguished community service and hours of volunteerism. Following the annual awards ceremony in the Capitol’s Rotunda, Sen. Burger congratulated Jim Eddleman of Perryville and Ray Reinagle of
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PERRYVILLE — Police in Perryville have released the latest reports. Property damage to city property was reported April 6th in the 400 block of West St. Joseph Street. 34-year-old Clement Naeger of Perryville was cited for allowing an animal to run at large in the 800 block of North Main Street April 7th.
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By Senator Jamie Burger When you grow up in southeastern Missouri, you understand right away that water goes where it wants. Last week’s storms wreaked havoc, and I know some of you are still struggling to overcome historic downpours and flooding. Thankfully, our community is SEMO strong and proud as the day is long when
