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SI Comic Con features guest artists, cosplay and more

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

By Brian HeissererMarch 21, 2026 at 10:15 am EDT

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SIU’s Touch of Nature to host Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the 2026 Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day.

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Ozark Highland Sheep, Craft, and Fiber Festival set for March 20-21

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

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1,400 students attend SIUC’s World Languages and Cultures Day

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.

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SEMO astronomers to host Star Party in Poplar Bluff on March 21

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

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Gateway Down Syndrome Association to mark World Down Syndrome Day with fashion show in Cape Girardeau

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

By Rachel Grubbs

Annual event honors efforts to enhance downtown Cape Girardeau

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

By Brian Heisserer

Ripley County FreedomFest set for June 26-27

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

By Olivia Tock

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Local businesses feel brunt of economic loss from departure of Tucson Baseball Team

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Birthdays for Sunday, March 15

Happy Birthday from WMTV 15 News and The Wilderness Resort!

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Community Chat: Olivia Miller & Jill Watkins

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UPDATE: 1 person killed after car crashes into tree along I-68 in Preston County

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UPDATE: 1 person killed in vehicle accident in Bridgeport

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Tyler County woman charged with possession of over 2.5 pounds of meth

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Ozark Highland Sheep, Craft, and Fiber Festival set for March 20-21

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

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SI Comic Con features guest artists, cosplay and more

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

Things to Do

SIU’s Touch of Nature to host Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the 2026 Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day.

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Stars and Stripes Museum hosts World War II Day March 21

The Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, will host a World War II Day on Saturday, March 21.

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1,400 students attend SIUC’s World Languages and Cultures Day

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.

Things to Do

SEMO astronomers to host Star Party in Poplar Bluff on March 21

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

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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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Ozark Highland Sheep, Craft, and Fiber Festival set for March 20-21

SI Comic Con features guest artists, cosplay and more

SIU’s Touch of Nature to host Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22

Man arrested in Sikeston in connection with shooting investigation

Stars and Stripes Museum hosts World War II Day March 21

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Ozark Highland Sheep, Craft, and Fiber Festival set for March 20-21

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

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SI Comic Con features guest artists, cosplay and more

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

Things to Do

SIU’s Touch of Nature to host Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the 2026 Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day.

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Man arrested in Sikeston in connection with shooting investigation

Deputies with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in Sikeston, Missouri, in connection with a shooting investigation.

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Stars and Stripes Museum hosts World War II Day March 21

The Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, will host a World War II Day on Saturday, March 21.

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Baptist Health Paducah offers spring activities safety tips

With spring officially here, Baptist Health Paducah is offering safety tips for spring activities.

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SIPA to celebrate Ostara at Gaia House on March 21

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

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2026 Tunes at Twilight spring series begins May 8

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

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Cape Girardeau Riverfront Market to start season May 2

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

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Howard Aslinger Endurance Run set for March 13-14 in Cape Girardeau

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

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Children can hunt for more than 6K eggs at Goreville’s annual Easter Egg Hunt

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

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Russell Dickerson to play Du Quoin State Fair

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

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Freedom Sings USA retreat in southern Ill. to pair area veterans with Nashville songwriters

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

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2026 Big Muddy Film Festival to feature 72 films

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

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Rodney Carrington to return to southern Ill. in September.

Rodney Carrington will return to the Heartland in September.

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Grateful Fest VI returns to southeast Mo. in April

Grateful Fest VI will return to southeast Missouri in April.

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Southern Ill. orchard to host historical marker dedication

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

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Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission announces nominations for 2026 Endangered Buildings List

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