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Perryville high school’s 2026 homecoming queen and king Kristina Kishbaugh and Gunner Britt were crowned at halftime of the Pirates football game against Herculaneum. They were crowned by last year’s queen and king Katie Baggett and Kayd Luckey.
PHS CROWNS HOMECOMING QUEEN
Kinsky, Wolfin campaign ahead of election
Perry County citizens had a chance to hear from challenger Carl Kinsky and incumbent Bryant Wolfin regarding the upcoming election for the representative seat in the 145th district of the Missouri … more
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Veterans Memorial announces groundbreaking for Bell Tower project
Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its Bell Tower project on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Memorial, located at 1172 Veterans … more
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Lucas Jean Bourgeault designed and carved a wooden statue of St. Vincent De Paul. The statue was displayed in the St. Vincent Catholic Church before being moved to its permanent home on the campus of St. Vincent Catholic Schools.
STATUE GIFTED TO ST. VINCENT
Court Docket
All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty. Full docket available at republicmonitor.com. State vs. Erica Dionne Miller. Filing Date: June 26, 2026. Charge(s): Exceeded posted speed limit … more
Perryville High bus involved in collision
Perryville High School’s bus 13 was involved in a minor collision on Friday afternoon during drop off. No injuries were reported in the accident, in which 19 students were on board. The Perry … more
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Man charged in homicide
Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak has announced an arrest and charges following a homicide on Friday, Oct. 9, that investigators believe began with a road rage incident. Michael F. Miller, … more
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Saxony Lutheran has announced its Fall Festival 2026 court. The Fall Fest Court will be announced during halftime of the football game. Mr. Crusader and Miss Crusader will be crowned at that time as well. Pictured from left Lucy Allen, Isaac Prince, Liam Kelley, Jada Graham, Ella Koenig, Simon May, Henry Klaus, Katya Rust, Sarah Seabaugh, Nicolas Chambless, Teddy Tracy, Emiliana Keller.
Saxony Lutheran 2026 Fall Festival court
Saxony Lutheran High School is proud to present its 2026 Fall Fest Court. Fall Fest Candidates are freshmen Jada Graham and Liam Kelley, sophomores Lucy Allen and Isaac Prince, juniors Emiliana … more
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PHS rendition of James and the Giant Peach at Park Center
It is almost time for our Perryville High School Play. We are doing JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH (non-musical version) and it will run Thursday, October 29 at 7:00, Friday, October 30 at 7:00, and a … more
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Fenton man arrested in shooting
Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak has announced an arrest and charges following a shooting on the night of Oct. 14. Matthew R. Higgins, 34, of Fenton is charged with Domestic Assault – 1st … more
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Tractor and van involved in crash on Route B
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash in Perryville involving a 2011 Dodge Caravan and a 1962 Ford tractor on October 17. The crash occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. on Route … more
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Homecoming queen Addison Gremaud being crowned by Adam Brickhaus.
Gremaud crowned homecoming queen
St. Vincent’s 2026 homecoming queen Addison Gremaud was crowned at halftime off the Indians football game vs Cuba. Gremaud was crowned by Adam Brickhaus. They were joined by parents Brent and … more
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Perryville High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The court will ride in the Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 17, and the King and Queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game. Senior candidates include; Kristina Kishbaugh, child of Sunshine Flentge and Ian Layton, Gunner Britt, child of Heather and Austin Britt, Leah Bell, child of Letitia and Wesley Bell, Riley Kemp, child of Rebecca and Jim Kemp, Paige Berkbigler, child of Megan and David Berkbigler, and Cabren Kirn, child of Tracy Watkins. Junior representatives include; Charli Gerler, child of Jaimy and Christopher Brown, and Kaden Lane, child of Nicole and Thomas Lane. Sophomore representative incclude; Grace Buchheit, child of Carrie and Ryan Buchheit, and Jasper Burress-Johnson, child of Thomas Johnson and Lindsey Law. Freshman representatives include; Bailey Barnett, child of Randi Barnett, and Easton Bader, child of Jamie and Todd Bader. A full slate of homecoming events are scheduled for Sunday, October 11, and Saturday, October 17. The Buccaneer Bash will kick things off Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Pirate Stadium parking lot. Powder Puff Football will follow at 5:30. The snake dance will be at 6:40 and the homecoming bonfire will begin at 7 p.m. The homecoming parade kicks things off Saturday at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at City Park and end on campus, PHS alumni veterans will serve as grand marshals. The football game against Herculaneum will follow at 1 p.m. The student homecoming dance at the Perry Park Center will end the festivities at 8 p.m. Saturday.
PHS HOMECOMING COURT
Rocktoberfest returned to downtown Perryville on Saturday, Oct. 3. Rock, country, folk, bluegrass, and more played on three stages on the square, at the warehouse, and at Brass and Bone. Pictured is Peyton Len Ford, a country singer out of Cape Girardeau, performing at Brass and Bone.
ROCKTOBERFEST
PHS choir students gather around their new piano, donated by Pianos for people, a non-profit from St. Louis. The organization donated a new Kawai baby grand piano to the school after their old piano had been damaged beyond use in the March 2024 tornado.
St. Louis non-profit donates piano to PHS
The Perryville High School music department lost an important piece of equipment, a baby grand piano, in the March 2024 tornado that damaged or destroyed most of the school. Two years later, thanks … more
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Perryville High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The court will ride in the Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 17, and the King and Queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game against Herculaneum which will kick off at 1 p.m. saturday. Pictured from left; freshman representatives Easton Bader and Bailey Barnett; sophomore representatives Jasper Burress-Johnson and Grace Buchheit; Junior representatives Kaden Lane and Charli Gerler; and senior candidates Kristina Kishbaugh, Gunner Britt, Leah Bell, Riley Kemp, Paige Berkbigler, and Cabren Kirn.
PHS announces 2026 Homecoming court
Perryville High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The court will ride in the Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 17, and the King and Queen will be crowned during halftime of the … more
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Seatbelt law ordinance fails to pass
The ordinance proposing changes to Perryville’s seat belt laws failed to pass on second reading at the October 6 meeting, while other measures were passed. Currently, Perryville’s seatbelt … more
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The center span of the old Chester Bridge found itself in the Mississippi River on Sept. 28 for the second time in its 84-year history, but this time, it was on purpose after workers set off charges to bring the bridge down. Work continued days after, as the remaining debris was cleared from the river channel. Originally constructed in 1942, the center span of the bridge was knocked into the river by a massive windstorm just two years later.
Out with the old
On September 28, the historic Chester Bridge was demolished in front of a crowd of Illinois and Missouri residents of all ages, some of which were around for the opening of the bridge in 1942. … more
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Court Docket
All individuals are innocent unless proven guilty. Full docket available at republicmonitor.com. State vs. Alexandreah Denyell Holmes. Filing Date: June 9, 2026. Charge(s): Failure to drive … more
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Perry County installs siren for Lake Perry
Residents and visitors at Lake Perry have an additional way to receive warning when severe weather or other emergencies threaten the area, thanks to the installation of a new outdoor emergency … more
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St. Vincent High School will host its annual homecoming festivities this week, including crowning its 2026 Homecoming Queen at halftime of Friday’s football game against visiting Cuba. Members of this year’s court include (from left) Homecoming Queen Addison Gremaud, Maid of Honor Paige Leible, 1st Maid Aubrey Emmendorfer, 2nd Maid Ava Gremaud. For more on St. Vincent’s homecoming activities, see pages 3-5B.
2026 ST. VINCENT HOMECOMING COURT
Villainous Grounds in Perryville, owned by David and Mary Jo Bammel, was named a 2026 Missouri Good Neighbor Week “Most Neighborly Business,” one of six honored across the state to receive the award.
More than a cup of coffee
There is a life-sized Chewbacca standing watch inside Villainous Grounds. Nearby, a BB-8 droid keeps company with Baby Yoda and Baby Groot. A sizable flock of novelty rubber ducks occupies its … more
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The historic Chester Bridge was demolished in front of a large crowd of spectators from both Missouri and Illinois Monday Sept. 28. The Bridge was opened in 1942, originally operating as a toll bridge until 1989. Plans for a new bridge connecting Chester and Perryville began in 2018, the old bridge was closed in the summer of 2026 when the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, which began construction in 2023 was completed and opened next to it. Lynda Simpson of Chester won a raffle to press the button triggering the implosion, but she decided to pass the honor along to former Chester Mayor Tom Page. Cranes immediately moved in to begin cleaning debris from the river, a process expected to take approximately 48 hours. For more on the event and the history of the Chester Bridge, see next week’s edition.
CHESTER BRIDGE
Court docket
State vs. Justin Ray Delk. Filing Date: July 7, 2026. Charge(s): Exceeded posted speed limit (86 mph in a 70 mph zone; exceeded by 16-19 mph) — Misdemeanor C. State vs. Darla Mae Drury. Filing … more
Perryville Senior Center celebrates 50 years
Perryville’s Senior Center is celebrating an important milestone on Monday, October 5. The senior center, which opened in 1976, will be celebrating 50 years of providing hot meals to senior … more
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