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Local baker Heather Wright stands beside her gingerbread courthouse creation with members of the Perry County Commission following its Dec. 11 meeting. Pictured, from left, are District 1 Commissioner Jay Wengert, Wright, Presiding Commissioner Mike Sauer, and District 2 Commissioner Keith Hoehn.
Local baker gives county a special Christmas gift
The holiday season took on a distinctly small-town feel last Thursday afternoon as the Perry County Commission honored local baker Heather Wright for her eye-catching gingerbread replica of the … more
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Cadet Tyler Glueck and Cadet Gabe DeRousse graduated from SEMO Law Enforcement Academy on Dec. 11. After being sworn in the next morning, Glueck and DeRousse officially became the newest officers of the Perryville Police Department.
NEW OFFICERS SWORN IN
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VA seeking volunteers to help serve veterans
POPLAR BLUFF — Volunteers are an integral part of daily services at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, filling roles and assisting veterans in areas where staff cannot. Nowhere in the … more
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Holstein milking cows at an Idaho dairy on July 20, 2012.
Trump backs return of whole milk in public schools
WASHINGTON — School cafeterias moved a step closer to seeing whole milk return after the U.S. House passed a measure Monday that would restore the dairy staple to school lunches. The bill, … more
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Kristin Lyscas (center), a registered nurse at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, accepts the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses from her supervisor, Walter Rommel (left), and Chief Nurse of Specialty Care, Joseph Plasse.
Lyscas earns DAISY Award at Pershing VA Hospital
POPLAR BLUFF — Kristin Lyscas, a registered nurse at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, has been named the newest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®, an honor … more
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Trump to send $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers to offset ag losses
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday that the federal government will distribute $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers facing “unfair market disruption,” … more
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In November 2024, Perryville Mayor Larry Riney and Airport Site Manager Barbara Maxwell cut the ribbon on the Perryville Regional Airport’s newly renovated runway while surrounded by city employees and others involved in the project. Now, a year later, the project is the recipient of a national award.
Perryville airport runway project wins national award
Perryville’s historic World War II airfield has received one of the aviation engineering industry’s highest distinctions, capping off a decade of effort to rebuild and preserve one of the … more
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Court Docket
■ State vs. Stephen Edward Roberts. Filing Date: October 31, 2025. Charge: DWI — Misdemeanor B. ■ State vs. Rodney Leo Canania III. Filing Date: September 17, 2025. Charge: Exceeded … more
Perry County officials accept the 2025 Missouri Association of Counties County Achievement Award during the MAC Annual Conference. Pictured from left are Treasurer Katie Schemel, District 2 Commissioner Keith Hoehn, Presiding CommissionerMike Sauer, District 1 Commissioner Jay Wengert, and Collector Dena Preston.
Perry County recognized with statewide achievement award
 Perry County has been named one of four recipients statewide of the 2025 Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) County Achievement Award, honoring innovative and collaborative problem-solving … more
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Before NASA’s data became available, planners relied on manually installed heat sensors that measured air temperature. NASA now provides more accurate land surface temperature readings, enabling better modeling and planning for heat mitigation.
Using NASA data to identify highway hot spots
ST. LOUIS – University of Missouri Extension specialists are using NASA satellite data to help transportation planners identify areas along highways in the St. Louis metropolitan region where … more
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The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has seen longer lines of people who need food after the Trump administration announced they wouldn’t provide food subsidies for the poor during the government shutdown.
Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after … more
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This Perryville hotel is one of many lodging establishments that will begin collecting and remitting a new 6 percent tourism tax on Dec. 1. The countywide tax will apply to hotels, motels, campground cabins and short-term rentals, with proceeds earmarked for tourism projects throughout Perry County.
Six percent tourism tax starts December 1
Perry County officials are alerting all lodging providers to an important change arriving next month: beginning Dec. 1, all lodging facilities in the county will be required to collect and remit a 6 … more
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Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck addresses the board of aldermen during its Nov. 11 meeting at city hall.
Aldermen review major projects, relocation plans, funding updates
The Perryville Board of Aldermen met on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 4, at city hall, with a full agenda covering infrastructure updates, funding opportunities, departmental needs, and several … more
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Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) Jason King bows his head in prayer during the Nov. 11 Veterans Day program held at the American Legion in Perryville. The program, which featured King as this year’s keynote speaker, was moved indoors after chilling cold and gusty winds moved into the region.
Bitter cold can’t stop county from honoring veterans
Perry County gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for its annual Veterans Day remembrance, an event typically held outdoors with a parade that beginss at the American Legion and ends at the Perry County … more
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The Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau, where former Perryville financial advisers James “Jim” Johnson and Darrell Niswonger were sentenced Friday for defrauding local investors of nearly $6 million over two decades. Both men were taken into custody immediately following the hearing.
Financial advisors given long prison terms by federal judge
Two former Perryville financial advisers were given lengthy federal prison sentences Friday for operating a nearly 20-year fraud scheme that drained the life savings of dozens of local investors … more
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The Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau, where former Perryville financial advisers James “Jim” Johnson and Darrell Niswonger were sentenced Friday for defrauding local investors of nearly $6 million over two decades. Both men were taken into custody immediately following the hearing.
Financial advisors given long prison terms by federal judge
CAPE GIRARDEAU — Two former Perryville financial advisers were given lengthy federal prison sentences Friday for operating a nearly 20-year fraud scheme that drained the life savings of dozens … more
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The Missouri Department of Transportation operates more than 1,500 snowplows and trains about 2,400 drivers each year to respond quickly when snow or ice hits.
State agencies stress winter readiness during weather preparedness week
R-M Staff Missouri officials reminded residents last week to prepare for the season’s first blasts of snow, ice and cold during the state’s annual Winter Weather Preparedness Week, held … more
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Bass named director at VA medical center in Poplar Bluff
POPLAR BLUFF — The VA Heartland Network (VISN 15) has announced the appointment ofKevin R. Bass as the new medical center director of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff that … more
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Tours will be given of the Perry County Joint Justice Center by Sheriff Jason Klaus.
Tour opportunities at Perry County Joint Justice Center
Following the dedication ceremony of the Perry County Joint Justice Center held Monday, Oct. 13, Presiding Commissioner Sauer spoke about the delays in holding the event and the opportunity for … more
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The Perry County Clerk's Office and County Commission are moving their offices to the Perry County Courthouse.
County clerk’s office, commission relocating to courthouse
 The Perry County Clerk’s Office and the Perry County Commission officially relocated to the historic Perry County Courthouse, located at 15 W. St. Marie St., Suite 2, effective Oct. 20. … more
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Attendees at Monday’s dedication of the Perry County Joint Justice Center watch as Presiding Commissioner Mike Sauer mans the giant scissors during the ribbon-cutting ceremony overseen by the Perryville Regional Chamber of Commerce.
After delays, disasters, county dedicates joint justice center
After two years of construction and a string of weather delays, Perry County officials and community leaders finally gathered Monday afternoon, Oct. 13, to dedicate the Perry County Joint Justice … more
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Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck gives his bimonthly report as he stands before the board of aldermen during its Oct. 7 meeting in city hall.
City board tackles parking, housing, safety concerns
Perryville city leaders covered a wide range of community topics at the Oct. 7 meeting of the Board of Aldermen, with discussions centering on parking enforcement, housing redevelopment, and … more
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MoDOT offering flexible shifts to recruit winter help
 JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is looking to fill open full-time maintenance positions and hire emergency maintenance equipment operators to supplement the … more
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Jeff Layton, public works director for the City of Perryville, is presented with MPUA’s Buddy Bennett – Lee Barker Community Service Award on Oct. 2 at Osage Beach.
Layton earns community service award for leadership amid disasters
The Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) has honored Jeff Layton, public works director for the City of Perryville, with its Buddy Bennett Community Service Award for outstanding leadership and … more
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Perryville among Blue Shield communities awarded $10 Million in grants
Governor Mike Kehoe announced last week that nearly $10 million in state grants for improving public safety to Missouri Blue Shield communities across the state. A total of 201 counties, cities, and … more
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