Perryville Weekly Union

The Perryville Weekly Union was a newspaper that served the people of Perry County, Missouri, from July 26, 1862 - January 12, 1883. The paper, under editor W.H. Booth, was printed in English and was circulated weekly. For a one year subscription in 1862 the price was one dollar.

During the duration of the Civil War, it was evident that the paper's loyalties lie firmly with the Union. The subheading on the first issue states "The Union, the Constitution, and the Enforcement of the Laws."

The mission of the paper is stated in the first edition: "As it will be a STRAIT-OUT, UNCONDITIONAL UNION PAPER. It will contain the latest war news, also the latest imported news from Europe, and other parts of the world. It will contain the local news of our county."

People's Forum

The People's Forum served Perryville, Missouri from 1874 - 1878. The paper was published weekly on Fridays. Thomas Layton was the business manager. The price for a year's subscription was $1.50 paid in advance.

The only issue currently available dates from September 15, 1876. It is listed as Volume 3, Number 27.

The Perry County Sun

The Perry County Sun served Perry County, Missouri from 1881-1946. The paper was published weekly. John B. Humes created and was the original publisher of the paper. 

The Perryville Chronicle

The Perryville Chronicle served Perry County, Missouri from 1885-1889. 

The Perry County Republican

The Perry County Republican served Perry County, Missouri from 1897-1946. 

The New Republican Era

The New Republican Era served Perry County, Missouri from 1913-1920. 

The New Era

The New Era served Perry County, Missouri from 1920 - 1922. 

The Monitor

The Monitor served Perry County, Missouri from 1956 - 1993. 

The Community Press of Perryville

The Community Press of Perryville served Perry County, Missouri from 1981 - 1989. 

The Mid-America Farmer Grower

The Community Press of Perryville serves Perry County, Missouri from 1988 - Present. 

 The Perry County Republic-Monitor

The Community Press of Perryville serves Perry County, Missouri from 1993 - Present.