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The City of Perryville proclaimed Jan. 30 as Dorothy Barry Day to honor a woman whose quiet faith, service and generosity helped shape one of the community’s most enduring ministries.
Barry, …
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By Kevin Jenkins
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With streets now cleared and passable following last weekend’s historic snowstorm, the City of Perryville has shifted from emergency response to recovery — while keeping a close eye on the …
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By Kevin Jenkins
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued a statement this week following the Internal Revenue Service’s announcement that the …
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2/5/26
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POPLAR BLUFF — The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will honor two local veterans during a Wall of Valor induction ceremony scheduled for Monday, Feb. 10.
The ceremony will take place at 11 …
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2/5/26
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Trout season officially opened Sunday, Feb. 1, at Legion Lake, drawing anglers to the popular fishing spot located in Veterans Memorial Park.
Perry County and the Perry County Sportsman Club …
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2/5/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Transportation is encouraging students across the state to explore careers in transportation by applying for the 2026 Youth Transportation Conference.
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2/5/26
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■ State vs. Dante M. Dixon. Filing Date: July 24, 2024. Charge(s): Domestic assault — fourth degree (1st or 2nd offense) — Misdemeanor A.
■ State vs. Dante M. Dixon. Filing Date: Jan. …
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2/5/26
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Every winter, the term bomb cyclone starts popping up in headlines, and I get it. It sounds ominous. It sounds explosive. It sounds like something that should come with a warning label and a deep …
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By Nick Palisch, meteorologist
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2/5/26
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Missouri’s Hunter Education Course will be offered Friday, March 6, from 6–9 p.m. at the Perryville Elks Lodge, 921 N. Perryville Blvd.
The Hunter Education Course is required for any …
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2/5/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other traffic-safety organizations, is preparing to announce a major roadway …
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1/29/26
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■ State vs. Patsy Mae Singleton. Filing Date: Sept. 30, 2025. Charge(s): Exceeded posted speed limit (exceeded by 20–25 mph) — Misdemeanor B; Driver/ front seat passenger failed to wear …
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1/29/26
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If you’ve ever looked out the window on a winter day and thought snowflakes were just dainty bits of frozen glitter, you’re not wrong—but you’re also missing the fun part. Snowflakes are …
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By Nick Palisch, meteorologist
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1/29/26
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ROLLA — Former state legislator and businessman Frank Barnitz announced Monday, Jan. 19, that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Missouri’s 8th District U.S. House seat, currently held …
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By Kevin Jenkins
editor@perryvillenews.com | 1/29/26 |
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Members of the Perryville Board of Aldermen took steps toward adopting a new city zoning map and discussed several proactive ordinances during its Tuesday, Jan. 6, meeting, while also approving a …
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By Kevin Jenkins
editor@perryvillenews.com | 1/29/26 |
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Perry County has been designated StormReady by the National Weather Service, recognizing the county’s preparedness efforts and emergency response capabilities as severe weather threats approach the …
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By Kevin Jenkins
editor@perryvillenews.com | 1/29/26 |
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One of the most significant winter storms to hit Perry County in years blanketed the area with more than a foot of snow over the weekend, creating hazardous travel conditions and keeping emergency, …
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By Kevin Jenkins
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Perry County is taking a proactive step to strengthen local emergency response efforts by hosting its first training session with the American Red Cross to begin forming a local Disaster Action Team.
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1/22/26
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Following discussion at the Jan. 6 meeting of the Perryville Board of Aldermen, City Administrator Brent Buerck said the city is exploring whether it can proactively regulate the sale of kratom and …
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By Kevin Jenkins
editor@perryvillenews.com | 1/22/26 |
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■ State vs. Dante M. Dixon. Filing Date: July 24, 2024. Charge(s): Domestic assault, fourth degree — Misdemeanor A.
■ State vs. Dante M. Dixon. Filing Date: Jan. 23, 2025. Charge(s): …
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1/22/26
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I have spent a lot of hours staring out windows at the weather, both as a meteorologist and as that kid in Perryville who wondered why the wind looked so visible on wheat fields. Some things never …
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Nick Palisch, meteorologist
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1/22/26
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BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A late-night shooting Saturday left one woman dead, another wounded, and a suspect deceased early Sunday morning after a regional law enforcement search ended in Perry County, …
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By Kevin Jenkins
editor@perryvillenews.com | 1/22/26 |
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PERRYVILLE — About 200 people attended the Perryville Chamber of Commerce’s annual membership meeting Thursday evening at the American Legion, where chamber leaders reviewed the past year, shared …
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By Kevin Jenkins
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Perry County officials are mourning the passing of former longtime County Assessor Larry White, who served the county and its residents for more than two decades.
In a statement released this …
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R-M Staff
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1/15/26
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Nearly a year after a tornado tore through the Perryville High School campus, students and teachers are finally beginning to find their way back to familiar ground.
This semester, band, choir, …
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R-M Staff
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1/15/26
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The following story originally appeared in the Dec./ Jan. 2026 edition of Oliver Heritage magazine. Longtime dealership owner Katy Koenig dropped by the Republic- Monitor last week and asked if the …
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By Kenny Toobill, Oliver Heritage
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1/15/26
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