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1,400 students from across the state visited Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, March 19 to celebrate the 50th World Languages and Cultures Day.

Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics will host a community Solar Star Party on March 21 in Poplar Bluff.

Doors open at 5 p.m. at Roost at 39 N. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau. General admission is $10, premium seating is $15.

Old Town Cape will honor the businesses, investors, owners, and volunteers that make Downtown Cape Girardeau special.

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

The McCracken County Library will host a “Fantasy Craft Adventure” event on Saturday, April 11.

The Carterville School District announced the reinforcement of safety protocols along with an update on the investigation of alleged sexual abuse by an employee.

SIU will celebrate Holi, India’s traditional Hindu spring festival, on Wednesday, March 25.

1,400 students from across the state visited Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, March 19 to celebrate the 50th World Languages and Cultures Day.

The Region E HRST team took part in a confined space training exercise on March 18.

The Cape Girardeau Steak ‘n Shake announced they will be closing their doors on Monday, April 6.

Cape Con announced they are donating $5,000 to the Safe House of Southeast Missouri from proceeds they raised in 2025.

It’s for runners of all experience levels, challenging them to test their limits by running for an hour, 12 hours or 24 hours.

More than 6,000 eggs will be hidden for the annual Goreville, Ill. community Easter Egg Hunt.

Organizers announced country star Russell Dickerson will take the grandstand stage at the Du Quoin State Fair on Saturday, September 5.

The Freedom Sings USA retreat in southern Illinois will pair songwriters with area veterans to share heroic stories through song.

The Big Muddy Film Festival will return to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and features 72 films.

Rodney Carrington will return to the Heartland in September.

Grateful Fest VI will return to southeast Missouri in April.

A southern Illinois orchard will officially unveil its historical marker in April.

The Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for its 2026 Endangered Buildings List.

Shopapalooza will allow dozens of artists, artisans, and small businesses to sell their wares directly to customers.

The Neighborhood Co-op Grocery in Carbondale, Ill. will host the Feed Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk in April to raise money for the Good Samaritan House.

The Merryman House will host its 5th annual Nehemiah Project for the community in late March.