Bryant Wolfin wins race for district seat

Bryant Wolfin, the incumbent republican candidate for the 145th district of the Missouri house of representatives, won over democrat Carl Kinsky in last week’s midterm election. Wolfin received 65% …

More than 13K in County vote in November election

Perry County citizens showed up across the city to do their civic duty and vote in the midterm election last Tuesday, according to county clerk Jared Kutz, around 40% of registered voters in the …
Local News

Land for new Dollar General approved

The final plot of land for a new Dollar General Store was among the resolutions approved during the City of Perryville’s regular Nov. 3 meeting. The plot is located on South Kingshighway at …

Businesses participate in holiday gift drive

The annual Perry County Gift Drive, which began in 2014, is entering its 12th year of providing gifts for families in the community during the holiday season. Kate Tarrilon, marketing manager of …

Perryville Police Department warns of scam

The Perryville Police Department is warning of a suspected scam involving rental properties in Perryville. Detective Joseph Goldsmith shared the following statement: “On Wednesday, …

The people have spoken, clearly and loudly

The old galoot, in his increasingly doddering pre-dementia, is still kind of gobsmacked at how clearly the people have spoken. We, the people, damned well don’t want corruption, gestapo in our …

NATIONAL COMMANDER VISITS POST 133

Veterans day festivities in Perryville

This Veterans Day, join the American Legion Post 133 on the downtown square for a special ceremony honoring our nation’s Veterans. The ceremony will start at 9:45 with a parade in which …
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SPORTS

PHS’ run ends in semifinals

KENNETT — Perryville’s up and down football season came to an end Friday night with a 56-28 loss to the Kennett Indians in the Class 3, District 1 playoffs. 21 of Perryville’s 28 points …

District champ Crusaders end stellar season 26-9-1

POTOSI — Saxony Lutheran’s volleyball season came to an end in the sectional round of the class 3 state tournament against Potosi. The Crusaders took one set from the dominant Trojan team in …

2026 Youth Deer Season

Young hunters from the local region show off  deer harvested during the 2026 Youth Firearms season.

'The best type of football'

The Perryville Pirates advanced to the next round of the of the 2026 Class 3 state tournament with a 17-6 victory over the Fredericktown Blackcats on Friday night in the last home game at Pirate …

PHS rolls through first round

The Perryville Pirates finished the regular season on the soccer pitch with a 8-0 mercy rule win over the Kennett Indians, and followed it up with a final win on the road and a win in the first round …

Crusaders win first home playoff game with shutout victory

JACKSON – Bennett Stadium saw playoff action for the first time ever, as Saxony Lutheran hosted their first home playoff game, beating New Madrid County Central 35-0 in the first round of the Class …
OBITUARIES

Wallace Schilling

Wallace Ray Schilling, 76, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, November 2, 2026. He was born September 24, 1950 in Frohna, Missouri to Raymond and Alma (Kasten) Schilling. Wally Schilling …

Michael Kramer

Michael   Edward Kramer, 39, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was born February 25, 1987 in Ste. Genevieve, MO to George Edward and Lisa Louise (Boland) …

Mary Cottner

Mary L. Cottner, 101, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was born October 16, 1925 in Perry County, MO to Leo J. and …

Edward Lichtenegger

Edward Elmer Lichtenegger, 86, of Altenburg, Missouri died Sunday, November 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1940 in Altenburg, MO to Elmer and Edna (Schlichting) Lichtenegger. …
STATE NEWS
‘The 120th Congress is coming’: Dems who flipped the US House pack freshman orientation
WASHINGTON — With a sweeping majority secured in the U.S. House next Congress, newly elected Democrats arrived in the nation’s capital this week vowing to act on their agenda of affordability and …
Election denialism losing steam as Trump flip flops on accepting midterm results
The day after Democrats won sweeping victories in the midterm elections, an Arizona county official delivered a stark warning to his fellow Republicans about election denialism — it needed to stop. …
Commentary: What the midterm elections could mean for Missouri’s economy
Wall Street’s initial optimism following Tuesday’s midterm elections quickly turned into a sharp selloff, driven largely by concerns about the future of AI and data-center investments. But beyond …
As ‘child predator hunters’ go viral, states grapple with the risks of civilian stings
Across the country, dozens of civilian groups, or vigilantes, are posing as children online, arranging meetings with adults they suspect of seeking sex with minors and livestreaming the …
States are counting on battery farms. Some towns don’t want them.
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — In the race to meet the nation’s growing power demands, states and utilities are rapidly building new “battery farms” that can store energy for when customers need it …
OPINION
Columnists
Nick Palisch
Corn Sweat: It’s a real thing
Every summer, it happens. You step outside expecting another warm July afternoon, but instead you’re greeted by air so thick it almost feels like you could wear it. You immediately start …
Nick Palisch
What is a backyard weather observer?
When most people think about weather observations, they picture massive radar sites, satellites orbiting Earth, television meteorologists standing in front of green screens, or government agencies …
Jim Martin
Cacophony of chaos
Sittin’ here under the River Tree this spring morning, especially with the cacophony of chaos around us, seemingly everywhere, the old codger can’t help thinking about what we call “faith”. …
Robin Garrison Leach
IDC about FOMO
Text Abbreviations and acronyms splotch the pages of our modern vocabulary. They wedge themselves into conversations and communications. I LOL when I read funny things. A few times, I’ve even …
Letters to the Editor
    • Song and dance

      To the editor: I see Jason Smith is still singing and dancing for Supreme Leader. Every week District 8’s Congressman picks up some …

    • Saddle Club deserves pat on the back

      To the editor: The Perry County Saddle Club needs a pat on the back for putting on such a great Mule Show on Saturday. If you missed …

    • MORALS AND PRINCIPLES

      Dear Editor In 1 Corinthians, Paul warns us gently but seriously to avoid influences that could lead us away from the truth. “Do not be …

    • RHETORICAL YING-YANG

       Dear Editor The rhetorical ying-yang between Paul Flentge and I reminds me of the class discussions I was lucky enough to monitor. In …

    • WALKING, TALKING CONTRADICTION

        Dear Editor Oh, for the love of God, Jason Smith. I had to wince at most of your April 9 contribution because if I pat myself on the …

    • DUMBER THAN BEFORE I READ IT

      Dear Editor Thank you, Congressman Jason Smith (R). Your March 26 column left me dumber than I was before I read it. I had to deny so many …

    • THE BIGGER PICTURE

       Dear Editor It seems controversy still continues with our local hospital to some degree. Frequently, the “bigger picture” can be …

    • WHEN THEY SPEAK, THEY REPRESENT US

      Dear Editor When we elect our government officials, from the local mayor to the president of the country, they represent us. Of course, we …

    • CHANGES WE WILL SEE IN THE FUTURE

      Dear Editor This letter is in support of Prop K.I.D.S. My life’s profession has largely been education. I could tell you a great deal …

    • SUPPORT PROP K.I.D.S.

      Dear Editor My name is Shadrick Shafer, and I have been a proud Perry County resident for 20 years. I am writing to ask for your support of …

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The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic
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