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7th annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show to be held in Perryville
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - The 7th annual Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show will be returning to downtown Perryville this weekend. On August 16 and 17, downtown Perryville will be filled with trucks, big rig light shows, and live music. Those at the event will be able to see some of the finest rigs in action, enjoy delicious food, and support a great cause.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Starbucks
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Starbucks coming to Perryville was held Aug. 9 at South Perryville Boulevard and Alma Avenue. Approximately 50 people came out for the event led by Crystal Jones, director of the Perry County Economic Development Authority. Addressing the crowd, Jones said, “Today marks an exciting...
Former Perryville mayor, alderman dies at age 97
The community is mourning the death of former mayor and alderman Frank "Bill" W. Bergman, 97, who died Monday, Aug. 5 at his home in Perryville. He was the city’s mayor from 1978 to 1980 and served two terms as alderman — from 1976 to 1978 and 1991 to 2008.
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport manager to leave for Tennessee position
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Manager, Katrina Amos, is leaving her position in city government at the end of the month. Amos is the second high-profile city leader to leave in the past two months. During her leadership at the airport Amos oversaw the building of...
Day in the life of Heartland custodian preparing for new school year
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - As the school year begins, a lot is happening inside each building to prepare for a new school year. The custodian staff at Clippard Elementary knows every square inch of the school. It’s a job that often gets overlooked. “A lot of people don’t...
Legion Lake Multi-Use Trail now open to the public
The Legion Lake Multi-Use Trail was officially opened to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 8, under the direction of the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce. Chad Sutterer, with the help of Executive Director of Heritage Tourism Trish Erzfeld, spearheaded the creation of...
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 133, Perryville, Missouri announces Department of Missouri Essay Contest Winner
PERRYVILLE – Congratulations to Kinley Boxdorfer, a student at St. Vincent de Paul School, who won the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Missouri, Class III Essay Contest at the state level. She was presented the award and a check for $25 by American Legion Auxiliary, District 13 President, Roselee...
MoDOT to hold public meeting about I-55 Exit 93 interchange
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Exit 93 interchange in Cape Girardeau. The meeting is Tuesday, August 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. It will be held at the Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center located at 1080 S. Silver Springs Road in Cape Girardeau.
Moving the Stage: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony to take place in Cape Girardeau Next Month
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will welcome a new class of legends next month, with the enshrinement ceremony taking place in Cape Girardeau. The luncheon will take place at the Drury Plaza Hotel & Convention Center at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 17. It will be the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s first induction ceremony in the Southeast Missouri region since 2016.
Public asked to give input on transportation needs in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Cape Girardeau Transportation Trust Fund 7 (TTF-7) Committee asks for public input regarding transportation needs within the Cape Girardeau city limits. The Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) is a 0.5% (one half-cent per dollar spent) sales tax dedicated solely for transportation-related improvements...
Perryville TOPS installs new officers
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit weight-loss education and support organization with a philosophy that combines healthy eating, regular exercise, wellness education, and support from others at weekly chapter meetings. Games, contests, and incentive awards help keep members motivated and goal oriented. The organization has a low membership...
Perry County Commission meets today
PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Commission will meet in regular session today at 1 p.m. in the chambers located at 321 N. Main Street in Perryville. The meeting is located on the second floor of the administration building. The meeting is open to the public, however, the agenda indicates...
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