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Road closures ahead of Perryville Mayfest

Police say some road will close in town ahead of and during Perryville Mayfest.

By Amber RuchMay 04, 2026 at 5:02 pm EDT

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History is brought to life with presentation, walking tour at Old Lorimier Cemetery

May is Historic Preservation Month, and one local organization is taking this time to showcase Cape Girardeau’s past.

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Country music’s Martina McBride coming to southern Ill.

An award-winning country music star is coming to southern Illinois.

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Blue Sky Vineyard set to host “Ride to Blue Sky” supporting Boys & Girls Club of Southern Ill.

Blue Sky Vineyard will host “Ride to Blue Sky” on May 2 to support the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois.

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All-American Soap Box Derby set for May 2 in Cape Girardeau

The Rotary Club of Cape Girardeau and The Rushing Family Trust are welcoming the community to cheer on racers for their 27th annual All-American Soap Box Derby on May 2.

May 02, 2026 at 9:48 am EDT

Prom for adults to raise funds for Badges Give Back

The prom is specifically for people 18 or older, with a theme of “Enchanted Forest.”

By Rachel Grubbs

May events at Giant City State Park

Looking for something to do this May? Giant City State Park has you covered.

By Olivia Tock

Kids Day event in Cape Girardeau to promote health, safety, family fun

A free kids day event aims to promote health, safety and family fun.

By Amber Ruch

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History is brought to life with presentation, walking tour at Old Lorimier Cemetery

May is Historic Preservation Month, and one local organization is taking this time to showcase Cape Girardeau’s past.

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Country music’s Martina McBride coming to southern Ill.

An award-winning country music star is coming to southern Illinois.

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Road closures ahead of Perryville Mayfest

Police say some road will close in town ahead of and during Perryville Mayfest.

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Prodigy Leadership Academy in Cape Girardeau hosts ‘PLAyfest’

Prodigy Leadership Academy hosted its annual ‘PLAyfest’ event at Capaha Park on Saturday, May 2.

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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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All-American Soap Box Derby set for May 2 in Cape Girardeau

The Rotary Club of Cape Girardeau and The Rushing Family Trust are welcoming the community to cheer on racers for their 27th annual All-American Soap Box Derby on May 2.

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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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History is brought to life with presentation, walking tour at Old Lorimier Cemetery

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Country music’s Martina McBride coming to southern Ill.

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Road closures ahead of Perryville Mayfest

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Congressman Jason Smith celebrates $280M in FEMA relief for Mo. hospitals, including 2 Heartland facilities

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Rural Health, Inc. announces new podcast

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History is brought to life with presentation, walking tour at Old Lorimier Cemetery

May is Historic Preservation Month, and one local organization is taking this time to showcase Cape Girardeau’s past.

Things to Do

Country music’s Martina McBride coming to southern Ill.

An award-winning country music star is coming to southern Illinois.

Things to Do

Road closures ahead of Perryville Mayfest

Police say some road will close in town ahead of and during Perryville Mayfest.

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Congressman Jason Smith celebrates $280M in FEMA relief for Mo. hospitals, including 2 Heartland facilities

Congressman Jason Smith celebrated the announcement of $280M in FEMA Public Assistance grants to Missouri hospitals - two recipients being from the Heartland.

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Rural Health, Inc. announces new podcast

Rural Health, Inc. created a new podcast, Your Rural Health Connection.

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Prodigy Leadership Academy in Cape Girardeau hosts ‘PLAyfest’

Prodigy Leadership Academy hosted its annual ‘PLAyfest’ event at Capaha Park on Saturday, May 2.

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Red House Interpretive Center in Cape Girardeau to host annual Heritage Day event

The Red House Interpretive Center will host its annual Heritage Day event on Saturday, May 16.

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Lineups for Tunes at Twilight 2026 Spring & Fall Series announced

The lineups for the Tunes at Twilight 2026 Spring and Fall Series are set.

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Public invited to attend Earth Day Mass at Carbondale park

An Earth Day Mass is set to take place at Attucks Park in Carbondale on Sunday, April 26.

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Piedmont UFO Fest returns for 4th year

The Piedmont UFO Fest is returning for a fourth year in April.

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AQS QuiltWeek returns to Paducah

More than 800 quilts are on display at one of the largest quilting events in the country.

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SEMO MS Community to raise funds, awareness for multiple sclerosis with Walk for a Cure

The Walk for a Cure kicks off at 9 a.m. at Capaha Park Shelter #1 in Cape Girardeau.

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Green Bear Project’s ‘Day in the Park’ part of child abuse prevention

The event will feature free snow cones, hot dogs, a coloring contest, and chance to visit with members of several organizations.

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Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri hosts ‘Color Walk & Roll’ on April 26

Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri will host their AASM Color Walk & Roll on Sunday, April 26.

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Hanson coming to southern Ill.

The pop group Hanson is coming to southern Illinois.

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Heartland library to host Spring Local Author Fair in April

Readers and aspiring writers can connect with local authors on Saturday, April 25.

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Jackson in Bloom returned with shopping and activities

Booths and activities will be set up along High St. and around the courthouse.

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SEMO’s inaugural Game Jam to give students chance to bring ideas to life

Southeast Missouri State University’s Game Jam in late April will give students with a passion for gaming the chance to bring their ideas to life.