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The physics behind the sky

When I look out my window each morning, I don’t just see clouds and sunlight — I see physics in motion. The atmosphere is a living, breathing machine powered by energy and governed by …

Court Docket

■ State vs. Gabriel Michael Stadelbacher. Filing Date: September 26, 2025. Charges: Count 1 - Possession Of Controlled Substance — Felony D; Count 2 - Unlawful Possession Of Drug …

MoDOT urging safer driving after increase in roadway fatalities

As roadway fatalities in Missouri inch closer to surpassing last year’s count, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is urging drivers to use safe driving practices heading into the …

Perryville’s Martin named SEMO Woman of the Year

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Southeast Missouri State University senior Sophie Martin of Perryville has been named the university’s 2025 Woman of the Year, earning one of SEMO’s top Homecoming …

Mary Jane Burgers & Brew: Perryville’s delicious dining destination

If you’ve never enjoyed a meal at Mary Jane Burgers & Brew at 102 N. Jackson St. in Perryville, it might be time to make that a priority. In a region dotted with lunch and dinner spots, …

Missouri farmer adjusts to life with alpha-gal syndrome

MEXICO, Mo. — Life changed dramatically for Ted DeVault of Mexico in 2023 when he was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a serious allergic condition triggered by the lone star tick, …

Classic Rock DJ ‘KevyKev’ dies after battle with West Nile virus

 PERRYVILLE — Kevin Russell, a local radio personality known to listeners as “KevyKev,” died Thursday, Oct. 9, after a weeks-long fight with the West Nile virus. He was 62. …
This map marks 2025 crashes along I-55 in Jefferson County.

Crash that killed three leads to concerns about I-55 work zone safety

 PEVELY — After three women were killed in a Sept. 28 eight-vehicle crash on I-55 south of Festus, four state representatives and other community members have contacted the Missouri …

Perry County leaders gather to address child care challenges

Local leaders, legislators and community members came together Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Catalyst Center for Business in Perryville to discuss child care challenges and potential solutions impacting …

PHS drama to bring Shakespeare’s funniest comedy to life

The Perryville High School Drama Department’s Silver Dagger Players are set to take the stage with one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Nov. …
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SPORTS

Pirates’ defense steps up in district opener

Perryville’s defensive unit stepped up in a big way to help the second-seeded Pirates (7-3) cruise through the opening round of the Class 4, District 1 playoffs with a 39-14 victory over …
St. Vincent junior Carter Henneman won the boys’ individual title at the Class 1, District 1 cross country meet Saturday in Oak Ridge, finishing in 17:42.32.

Lady Indians win district title

OAK RIDGE — St. Vincent senior Reagan Meyer won the girls title in 21 minutes, 3.57 seconds, at the Class 1, District 1 cross country meet Saturday in Oak Ridge. Teammate Anna Welker, a …

Lady Crusaders coach not bothered by early end

JACKSON — The Saxony Lutheran Lady Crusaders may have ended their season a bit early, but at least they lost to a team that played in the Class 3 state championship game. The Lady Crusaders (16- 7), who …
OBITUARIES
Steven P. Gotto
Steven P. Gotto
Steven Paul Gotto, born March 3, 1957, passed away Oct. 28, 2025, at the age of 68. He was a 1976 graduate of Perryville High School. Steve was the son of Joseph Gotto Sr. and Bernice Bohnert …
Elizabeth Black
Elizabeth Black
Elizabeth Black, 88, of Perryville, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born May 25, 1937, in …
Carol Voshage
Carol Lee Gemma Voshage
Carol Lee Gemma Voshage, 67, of Jackson, died Friday, October 31, 2025, from a 13-year battle with brain cancer. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by those who loved her. She was …
Judy Wilfong
Judy F. Wilfong
Judy Faye Wilfong, 80, of Patton, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at her home. She was born August 6, 1945, to William George “Bill” and Mary Kathryn Starkey Ward. Judy …
Shirley Meyer
Shirley A. Meyer
Shirley Ann Meyer, 90, of Perryville, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born Aug. 1, 1935, in Perryville to Herbert and Ida (Lancaster) Hennemann. She and …
STATE NEWS
Air travel snarls as cutbacks due to government shutdown begin
The first flights affected by a new Federal Aviation Administration directive led to widespread delays and cancellations Friday. The FAA will ramp up to a 10% reduction in flights at 40 of the …
Struggle in US Senate over government shutdown likely to drag through the weekend
WASHINGTON — Senators on Friday said they plan to remain in town for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to approve a stopgap spending measure and end the government shutdown, now at …
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown
This report has been updated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million …
Missouri anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find
When Rob Connoley shut down his award-winning St. Louis restaurant last year, business was thriving. Tourists and locals alike lauded Bulrush as a destination for Ozark cuisine, making its way into …
Safety net policies don’t catch every Missouri farmer
A rainbow of crops fills farmer Abbey Innes’ table at the Columbia Farmers Market: tomatoes, squash, garlic, kale and flower bouquets — all from her and her husband’s 15-acre farm in Howard …
OPINION

TRAGEDY SHOULDN’T SPARK VENGEANCE

Dear Editor One man shot and killed Charlie Kirk, a very popular right-wing activist. The gunman, Tyler Robinson, came from a Republican family but somehow developed a hatred for Kirk. So …

PHOTO GALLERIES

Mayfest Car/Truck Show

The Mayfest Car/Truck Show was held May 10 on the parking lot of the Knights of Columbus in Perryville.
The 2025 Mayfest Parade took place at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9 with the theme,  “There’s No Place Like Mayfest.”
The 2025 Mayfest 5K Run/Walk was held at 8 a.m.  Saturday, May 10 at Perry  Park Center  with around 200 runners taking part.
VIDEOS

Video: Coffee cake workshop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVpvQmcCtm0 [cqembed title="Untitled" …
To view a video of the Perryville Board of Aldermen discussion on sidewalks from May 3, 2022, click on the following link:  …
To view video of the Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting for May 3, 2022, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl7XcwMZquI&ab_channel=RepublicMonitor
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