The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a community briefing to discuss future plans to replace the Chester Bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River will be replaced using the … more

A groundbreaking for the city’s new fire station has been scheduled for Thursday, July 7, at 9 a.m. on the site at Rand Street. City administrator Brent Buerck will provide an introduction … more

A Perryville man was sentenced earlier this month after he was found guilty of a felony for child endangerment.Dustin A. Diemert, 32, of Perryville was sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri … more

The Perry CountyBoard of Public Health made quick work of its agenda during its meeting on June 21 at the Catalyst Center for Business. The board ran through many of its financial reports without … more

Bill Kitterman of Leitchfield, KY, has made many excursions on his bike in the past. Although his latest adventure did not go as planned. Kitterman, 81, had a life-long dream to ride his bike … more

More than 30 individuals, including 11 Democrats are seeking to serve as the next U.S. Senator from Missouri. One of those declared candidates, Lucas Kunce, will be hosting an event Saturday, June … more

Cassie Smith has a way with animals.Nearly a year ago, in August 2021, she began “Welcome Home Ranch,” which operates out of her apartment on Highway T.In her home, she now cares for four … more

John’s Pharmacy, a local and independently owned pharmacy is scheduled to open its newest location in Altenburg Monday, June 27.The pharmacy is located in the former Altenburg Foods building at … more

By Daniel Winninghameditor@perryvillenews.comPerryville city administrator Brent Buerck provided updates on a series of city and county projects during his appearance at a June 8 Chamber Coffee and … more

By Justin Hotopjhotop@perryvillenews.comThe Perry County School District No. 32 School Board of Education had a few tough decisions to make at its latest meeting June 8. The board had several bids … more