Perry experienced a tragic school shooting. Now, a year later, they're embracing the new normal and coming together.

In remembrance of the lives lost and those forever changed from the Perry High School shooting, services will be available to community members. On January 4, 2024 a 17-year-old gunman opened fire inside Perry High School,

The Perry community gathered on the first anniversary of the school shooting to find hope and healing together.

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the deadly shooting at Perry High School, a national organization has announced a vigil to honor the lives lost in the shooting. A scholarship fund named for one of the young victims of the tragedy has also been established.

To make sure that no one was alone on that day, the Perry Ministerial Association provided a space to remember the tragedy. Believers and nonbelievers were invited to a special church service at the old Ben Franklin Building downtown,