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5th Annual Shawnee Plunge to benefit Equality Fire Dept., Friends of Shawnee National Forest

The 5th Annual Shawnee Plunge will raise money for the Equality Fire Department and the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest.

By Amber RuchFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:53 pm EST

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Cape Anime Con 2026 set for April 18-19

Cape Anime Con 2026 is set for April 18-19 in Cape Girardeau.

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Double Vision - A Tribute to Foreigner to perform at Jackson’s Summer Concert Series

A Foreigner tribute band will kick off the Jackson Summer Concert Series.

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Bald Knob Cross of Peace to celebrate 90th Annual Easter Sunrise Service

The Bald Knob Cross of Peace will celebrate its 90th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5.

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Two ‘90s country music stars to perform at southern Ill. bull riding event

Two ‘90s country music stars will perform at a southern Illinois rodeo event.

February 19, 2026 at 4:40 pm EST

Iron Mountain Railway shares spring, summer events

Iron Mountain Railway shared its list of spring and summer events including train robberies, treasure hunts, dinosaurs and more.

By Amber Ruch

Headliner announced for 3rd annual Veterans Home Freedom Fest

The headliner for the 3rd annual Veterans Home Freedom Fest was announced on Monday morning, February 16.

By Amber Ruch

3rd annual Heartland Gaming Convention set for May

The Heartland Gaming Convention will return for its third year in May.

By Amber Ruch

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5th Annual Shawnee Plunge to benefit Equality Fire Dept., Friends of Shawnee National Forest

The 5th Annual Shawnee Plunge will raise money for the Equality Fire Department and the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest.

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Giant City State Park announces March programs

Giant City State Park in Makanda, Illinois, welcomes the community to join various events in March.

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Cape Anime Con 2026 set for April 18-19

Cape Anime Con 2026 is set for April 18-19 in Cape Girardeau.

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Mt. Vernon Outland Airport selected as Terminus for 2026 Air Race Classic

Mt. Vernon Outland Airport has been selected as the Terminus host for the 2026 Air Race Classic.

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Black Light Bingo set for March 14 to benefit Kenny Rogers Children’s Center in Sikeston, Mo.

SEMO Electric Cooperative and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. will sponsor a night of Blacklight Bingo on Saturday, March 14.

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Find a Heartland Fish Fry near you 2026

You can send us your community fish fry information to news@kfvs12.com.

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Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival happening this weekend

The Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival is set to take place the first weekend of March.

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Three fall-inspired cocktails you can make this season

Fall is in the air and there’s so much to love about the season – including fall-inspired cocktails!

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Chuck E. Cheese brings back ‘Sensory Sensitive Sundays’ for kids with autism, special needs

Chuck E. Cheese marks Autism Awareness Month with the return of its program for children with autism and other sensory sensitivity needs.

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Healthy Halloween snack recipe: Ghost Bananas

Halloween is the holiday where the candy calories and sugar don’t count, right? Right?? As much as we can wish that was the case, it is not true. There are healthy alternatives to serve at your Halloween party or gathering, though.

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Add a dash of TWIX® to your food

That’s right! You can now sprinkle a little chocolatey, caramel, cookie goodness on all your food.

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3 Chick-Fil-A hacks you need to know about

Check out these 3 Chick-fil-A hacks!

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5th Annual Shawnee Plunge to benefit Equality Fire Dept., Friends of Shawnee National Forest

The 5th Annual Shawnee Plunge will raise money for the Equality Fire Department and the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest.

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Lyon County Sheriff’s Office asks for help identifying Kuttawa Ky., business burglars

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