Perryville News

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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MAC English Department hosts Word Fest writing competition

PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College English Department recently hosted its annual Word Fest writing competition.   Students in grades 9-12 were invited to submit personal narrative essays. Seven local high schools submitted work: Arcadia Valley, Central, Perry County, Ste. Genevieve, Steelville, Tucker Homeschool, and Valley R-6 First, second, and third place winners in

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