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Award winners were announced at the Old Town Cape, Inc. annual dinner.

A special founders plaque will be dedicated during a ceremony at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial.

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

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

I Heart Cookies will present a new zoo experience in Sikeston, Missouri, on Thursday, April 2.

The Southern Region Child Abuse Prevention Committee will host a “Pinwheels of Possibility” themed press conference on Thursday, April 2, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Award winners were announced at the Old Town Cape, Inc. annual dinner.

A special founders plaque will be dedicated during a ceremony at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial.

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

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

The Eddyville and Kuttawa Fire Departments responded to an out-of-control fire Sunday afternoon, March 29.

The Caruthersville Police Department announced they are conducting a coordinated saturation effort, which is why there is an increased presence of officers out on Saturday evening, March 28.

The SI Comic Con featured guest appearances by voice actors and filmmakers, a cosplay contest, video game tournaments, and unique vendors.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will hosted the 2026 Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22.

Organizers say there will be live sheep shearing, stock dog trials, a petting zoo and photo opportunities, hayrides, live music and a scavenger hunt.

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.

FreedomFest ‘26 is happening in Ripley County, Missouri this summer.

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance is inviting the community to celebrate Ostara later this month.

The 2026 Tunes at Twilight spring series kicks off on Friday, May 8 at Ivers Square.

The Cape Girardeau Riverfront Market will start its 2026 season on Saturday, May 2.

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