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The Fourth of July: A nation’s celebration of liberty

From the birth of a nation to today’s celebrations, the Fourth of July stands as a testament to America’s resilient spirit of freedom and democracy. The day, marking the signing of the …

‘President’s Ball: All In For MAC’ set for October

The Mineral Area College (MAC) Foundation has announced that “The President’s Ball: All In For MAC,” a casino night dedicated to supporting the annual Enhancement Grant campaign, is …

 The Beauty (and Science) of Rainbows

There’s something about a rainbow that stops us in our tracks. Maybe it’s the sudden burst of color across a gray sky or the way it feels like the storm is offering a peace treaty. …

Court Docket

■ State vs. Kavenn M. Pingel. Filing Date: February 3, 2025. Charge: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit by 26 MPH or More (Posted: 55 MPH/ Clocked: 90 MPH) — Misdemeanor B ■ State vs. Kavenn …
Dr. Fera Jones, Perry County 32 School District superintendent, tells board members that the vote on the 2025-26 budget would be postponed until a special meeting set for Wednesday, June 25. Sitting on either side of her are Vice President Jamie Robinson, (left) and President Dominic Blythe.

P.C. School District 32 declared StormReady Supporter

Perry County School District received the National Weather Service’s Storm- Ready Supporter designation when it was presented to the district’s Safety Director Garrett Schott during the …

Friday afternoon fire destroys multi-family home

A multi-family home was destroyed Friday afternoon in a fire on Highway 61 that reportedly started in the kitchen and spread throughout the house. According to Assistant Fire Chief Garrett L. …

Rain, rain, stay away!

The Twisted Cat Outdoors Fishing Tournament returns to southeast Missouri for its second year on Saturday, July 5. Trish Erzfeld, the tourism director for Perry County Heritage Tourism, is …

New children’s book tells story of Lucas and his all-inclusive playground

For the many people who remember when Lucas Fritsche officially opened the first phase of the Lucas & Friends Backyard Adventures All-Inclusive Playground on Oct. 30, 2021, it may be hard to …

PC Health Department announces WIC updated income guidelines

Perry County Health Department WIC announces the release of updated income guidelines, based on 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

 The Cumulative Impact of Heat: Understanding the Hidden Risk

This past week has brought the first real taste of a classic Missouri summer, but the heat we’ve experienced hasn’t been typical. While hot weather is expected this time of year, …
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SPORTS
Perryville senior Caroline Gremaud was named the Class 2, District 1 All-District first team.

All-district honorees announced

St. Vincent junior soccer standout Lana Adams leads a list of five Lady Indians recently honored by coaches in Class 2, District 1. Adams, the leading scorer for the Class 2 state soccer …
St. Vincent senior Abigail Schilling moves the ball against Clayton in the MSHSAA Class 2 state championship game Saturday in Fenton. Schilling, along with the JCAA All-Conference first team.

St. Vincent’s Adams, Barnes net top JCAA accolades

St. Vincent junior Lana Adams and girls soccer coach Cari Barnes were awarded top honors by members of the Jefferson County Athletic Association, which announced its all-conference honors. …

Meyr presented Diamond 9 award

SPRINGFIELD — The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its Class of 2025 for the annual Baseball and Softball Luncheon at the new Wilson Logistics Arena, part of the Ozark Empire …
OBITUARIES
Steven C. King
Steven Calvin King, 64, of Perryville, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff, to Cloyce and Mary (Prater) King on January 11, …
Christina Day
Christina ‘Tina’ Day
Christina “Tina” Day, 51, of Jackson, valiantly fought a 14- month battle with Glioblastoma. She passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home in Fruitland. Tina was born October 1, …
Bernard J. Stortz
Bernard Joseph Stortz, 82, of Frohna, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South. He was born January 15, 1943, in Perryville, to Frederick and Irene (Pingel) Stortz. …
Ray Ballard
Ray Ballard
Ray Ballard, of St. James, formerly of Ness City, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was 85 years old. He leaves behind his wife, Janice Ballard of St. James; two sons, …
Edward A. Richardet
 Edward A. Richardet, 69, of Perryville, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born August 16, 1955, in Perryville, to Elbert and Odeal (Miederhoff) Richardet. …
STATE NEWS
Judge turns down attempt by Trump administration to dismiss Abrego Garcia suit
A federal judge in Maryland on Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s attempts to dismiss a lawsuit by wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was returned to the United States last month. …
US Education Department to revive student loan interest for borrowers in SAVE program
WASHINGTON — Interest accrual on the debt of nearly 7.7 million student loan borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan will resume Aug. 1, the U.S. Education Department said …
Doctors, advocates hold out hope for appeals in abortion privacy rule case
Two pending lawsuits over a 2024 federal rule protecting certain reproductive health information from disclosure are on hold while the Trump administration decides whether to appeal a Texas judge’s …
Missouri Governor signs bipartisan education legislation into law
There could be more retired teachers returning as substitutes and more home-schooled students will be able to participate in sports and other school activities, thanks to a stack of bipartisan …
Missouri bill designed to bolster family legal defense signed into law 
Older children in foster care would have their own attorneys and a commission will study how to improve legal representation throughout the foster care system under a bill signed Wednesday by Gov. …
OPINION

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor I’m not much of a Trump supporter. However, I’m still astounded by what he and 75 million voters accomplished on the fifth of November 2024. So let it be. Let …

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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