Perryville News

One of the May 7 Perry County traffic crash victims has died

JEFFERSON CITY – One of the two persons who suffered serious injuries in a traffic crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 51 in Perry County near the Air Evac Base, has died.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 62-year-old Mary K. Douglas of Perryville passed away Wednesday, May 8th at Mercy St. Louis Hospital where […]

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Air quality monitors report no exceedances

PERRYVILLE – The area’s air quality remains good according to the latest report from Alexandria Rios, environmental planner with the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission.   She said ozone levels remain within the limits allowed.   “Overall, the averages recorded at the Bonne Terre and Farrar monitors were 48 ppb and 47 ppb, respectively,” she

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Help keep emergency rooms ready by giving blood or platelets

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   25-year-old Jessica E. Smith was arrested at 9:49 a.m. May 3rd on a fugitive warrant.   Police were called to the 1000 block of Old St. Mary’s Road at 2:40 p.m. April 16th by a report of property damage and stealing.   Police

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