Perryville, MO

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is introducing a pilot grading system that will assign A-F letter grades to public schools and districts across the state. According to Perry County School District 32, the system was developed by the State Board of Education in response to an executive order issued by Gov. Mike Kehoe...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – The city of Perryville has announced the winners of its inaugural Scarecrow Showdown, a community event organized by the Perryville Chamber of Commerce. Journey Hospice took first place in the competition, followed by Perryville Public Works in second place and the Perryville Police Department in third. City officials congratulated the winners and recognized the city departments...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — Students at St. Vincent Elementary School are learning how small acts of kindness can make a big difference through a schoolwide initiative called “Chain Reaction of Kindness.” The program encourages students to help others, offer encouragement, include classmates and demonstrate kindness throughout the school day. Each time a student performs an act of kindness, a paper...

PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) – A Perryville woman faces felony charges after police say she intentionally struck a man with a vehicle, leaving him with multiple injuries. According to the Perryville Police Department, officers responded to the 1000 block of North Main Street around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, for a reported vehicle-pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, officers determined the incident was...

PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — Aqua Adventure Super Wash will transform its car wash tunnel into a haunted circus Oct. 23 and 24 to raise money for local athletic programs. The event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. both nights at the Perryville business. A minimum donation of $10 is required. Donations collected Oct. 23 will support Southeast Dynasty Basketball. Donations...