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58th Dogwood Azalea Festival held in Charleston, Mo.

The 58th annual Dogwood Azalea Festival is underway.

By Morgan JohnsonApril 18, 2026 at 11:41 am EDT

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14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival set for April 23-26

The 14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival is set for Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26.

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20th Annual LCpl. Kyle Price Memorial Ride set for April 25

The 20th Annual LCpl. J. Kyle Price Memorial Ride will be Saturday, April 25 to honor the life and legacy of Price.

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Rend Lake Water Festival set for April 29-May 2

The Rend Lake Water Festival will be April 29 through May 2.

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Mother Earth Wholistic Fair marks 20 years

Organizers say there will be dozens of vendors selling natural health items, essential oils, jewelry and more.

April 14, 2026 at 2:03 pm EDT

Country singer, songwriter Jamey Johnson coming to Marion, Ill.

Country singer and songwriter Jamey Johnson is set to perform in Marion, Illinois.

By Marsha Heller

Community events planned for 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Carbondale

The City of Carbondale is planning a couple of community events to raise awareness and support victims of crime across southern Illinois.

By Marsha Heller

Southern Ill. Pagan Alliance to host Beltane celebration May 3

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance will celebrate Beltane on Sunday, May 3.

By Amber Ruch

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Cape Anime Con 2026 underway

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

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58th Dogwood Azalea Festival held in Charleston, Mo.

The 58th annual Dogwood Azalea Festival is underway.

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14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival set for April 23-26

The 14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival is set for Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26.

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20th Annual LCpl. Kyle Price Memorial Ride set for April 25

The 20th Annual LCpl. J. Kyle Price Memorial Ride will be Saturday, April 25 to honor the life and legacy of Price.

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Old Greenville Rendezvous Encampment at Wappapello Lake April 18-19

Organizers say it’s the longest consecutive rendezvous in the state of Missouri, coming up on its 47th year.

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Chilly Jilly’s set to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony April 17

A new ice cream shop in Carbondale, Illinois is set to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 17.

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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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KY 453/luka Road in Livingston County back open

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Graves County, Ky.

A Graves County man was arrested and is facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop on April 17.

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Cape Anime Con 2026 underway

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

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58th Dogwood Azalea Festival held in Charleston, Mo.

The 58th annual Dogwood Azalea Festival is underway.

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Campus and community celebrate Murray State University president’s inauguration

Murray State University and the community celebrated the inauguration of their 15th president, Dr. Ron K. Patterson.

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KY 453/luka Road in Livingston County back open

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said KY 453/luka Road is blocked between mile markers 13 and 14 due to a downed tree.

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14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival set for April 23-26

The 14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival is set for Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26.

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Cape Anime Con 2026 underway

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

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Dogwood-Azalea Festival returns to Charleston, Mo. April 16-19

You can head out to explore the six-mile Dogwood-Azalea Trail and take part in plenty of activities during the 58th year of the festival.

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More than 100 boats expected to participate in bass fishing tournament at Rend Lake

More than 100 boats are expected to participate in a bass fishing tournament at Rend Lake on Saturday, April 11.

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SIUC’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta returns April 18

Southern Illinois University’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta will return for its 51st event.

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Cape Girardeau’s city-wide Juneteenth Celebration set for June 20

VisitCape will host its 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20.

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Tickets available for Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival

Tickets are on sale for the Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival in June.

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Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site to host programs on food traditions, American folk music in Ill.

The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site will host two events in April to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

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5th annual Cinco De Mayo Festival set for May 2 in Alto Pass, Ill.

Alto Proud will present its 5th annual Cinco De Mayo Festival on Saturday, May 2.

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Ted Nugent coming to Marion, Ill.

Ted Nugent will perform live in concert at the Marion Cultural & Civic Center in July.

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Kameron Marlowe, Ashley Cooke to co-headline Grandstand Stage at Du Quoin State Fair

Organizers announced the headlines for the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand Stage.

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Registration open for Old King Coal 5K

Registration is open for the Old King Coal 5K on Saturday, May 9.

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Sikeston Rodeo Museum hosts Rodeo Rundown

A special event is happening at the Sikeston Rodeo Museum next month.