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The Perryville Board of Aldermen approved a multi-million-dollar payment for runway improvements at the city’s regional airport when it met in regular session Aug. 20 at city hall. The … more
Most Missouri residents know the feeling in the pit of their stomachs when they hear the sound of an outdoor warning siren. While its sound is far from pleasant, it is the most effective way to alert … more
Improvements to the runway at Perryville Regional Airport, which began on Aug. 1, are progressing. The project is expected to be completed sometime in October. The airport, which features the … more
Around 50 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony held Aug. 30 on the Saxony High School campus in Jackson to celebrate the construction of a new Agriculture Science Multipurpose Building. More … more
Citizens Electric Corporation (Citizens) has announced that, as of June 1, it will no longer be a member of Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. (Wabash Valley). The two entities say this move … more
Missouri legislative leaders are demanding answers from state education officials about a monthslong backlog in a childcare subsidy program. Two House committees — the budget committee and … more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (R-District 8) visited the Perryville Pumpkin Farm Aug. 21 for his annual Farm Tour. “I appreciate Brian and Dianna Koenig for taking me … more
SIKESTON – September is Hunger Action Month, and Feeding America is encouraging one million actions nationwide to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Southeast Missouri Food Bank will … more
The Perry County University of Missouri Extension Center is hosting two eight-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training programs for middle-aged and older adults who are looking to build … more
A pair of Republican state legislators and an anti-abortion activist filed a lawsuit Thursday asking a judge to block an abortion-rights constitutional amendment from appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot. … more
A Cape Girardeau man received serious injuries in a motorcycle accident that occurred at 7:56 p.m. Sunday on Perry County Road 447 at Route A. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the … more
According to a Facebook message by the city police chief, the City of Marble Hill lost all its active-duty police officers as of Aug. 23. The statement, posted by Marble Hill Police Chief … more
Labor Day stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the American workforce. It is a federal holiday dedicated to honoring and recognizing the contributions of laborers who have played a … more
The community is mourning the death of former Perry County Sheriff Gary Joseph Schaaf, 67, who died Monday, Aug. 19 at his home. He was born Oct. 1, 1956, in Perryville to Alvin W. "Mousie" and Naomi … more
The Seventh Annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show brought a collection of beautiful semi-truck cabs to the Perry County Courthouse Square on Friday and Saturday for what has become one of the most … more
Perryville organizations are being asked to cast their votes online to help bring a Missouri Extension conference to the city in 2025. “Several of us have been working hard to bring the MU … more
It’s a common misconception that fire hydrants are always supposed to be red, but that is simply not the case. Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck explained why residents may see … more
Young people at the Perry County 4-H Fair showcased their work in record numbers this year. In July, 859 items and animals were exhibited at the County 4-H Fair shows, the highest number in more than … more
SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed last week to a debate hosted in September by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not … more
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to two accidents that took place on Aug. 14 and 15, one of which resulted in the death of a Perryville man. The patrol reports that the fatal crash … more
County Clerk Jared Kutz reported that 35.92 percent of Perry County voters took part in the Aug. 6 Primary Election that covered a range of national, state and county races. "We're right in line … more
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Starbucks coming to Perryville was held Aug. 9 at South Perryville Boulevard and Alma Avenue. Approximately 50 people came out for the event led by Crystal … more
After 52 years in business, a Perryville institution will close its doors in the coming months, and for many of its faithful customers, this will be a tough pill to swallow. On Monday, Farm … more
The community is mourning the death of former mayor and alderman Frank "Bill" W. Bergman, 97, who died Monday, Aug. 5 at his home in Perryville. He was the city’s mayor from 1978 to 1980 … more
The re-election of two county commissioners and a loss by the incumbent in the county coroner's race were among local results in Missouri's Primary Election held Aug. 6. Republican Contested … more
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