State representative Rick Francis plans to hold a meeting Wednesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. at the Catalyst Center for Business (508 North Main Street).State Rep. Louis Riggs, who serves on the Budget … more

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission did not award the contract to rehabilitate the Chester Bridge during its regular meeting July 1. The Chester Bridge connects the cities of Chester, … more

On Wednesday, June 30, during a ceremony at the State Capitol, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bills 153 and 97 into law, allowing Missouri and local jurisdictions to collect an online … more

On Friday, June 4, Congressman Jason Smith toured the facilities at the Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation in Perryville.With nine locations throughout Missouri and Illinois, Gilster-Mary Lee employs 1,500 … more

Various sections of Route J in Madison and Perry Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews widen the roadway, including culvert replacements and … more

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) announced his intent to not seek re-election in November 2022. U.S. Senator Roy “My mom and dad used to milk cows in this dairy barn. It’s a long way … more

  What’s it like to be a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) agent? Join Perry County Conservation Agent Chris Doran for a virtual in-depth presentation of his not-so-typical … more

The Perryville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved  a Show Me Green sales tax ordinance at its Feb. 16 meeting.  Specifically, this ordinance says: The Show Me Green Sales Tax … more

Perryville city administrator Brent Buerck was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson to the Missouri Development Finance Board earlier this week.The announcement came Monday evening via the governor’s … more

House Speaker Rob Vescovo has selected state Rep. Rick Francis to help lead two House committees during the 101st General Assembly. Francis will serve as the chair of the House Financial Institutions … more