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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 GrubbsMarch 16, 2026 at 5:53 pm EDT

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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.

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Ripley County FreedomFest set for June 26-27

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

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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.

March 11, 2026 at 12:22 pm EDT

Cape Girardeau Riverfront Market to start season May 2

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

By Amber Ruch

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.

By Rachel Grubbs

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.

By Amber Ruch

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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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UPDATE: Harrison County man indicted for threatening ICE agents, Trump in videos

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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.

Things to Do

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.

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Find a Heartland Fish Fry near you 2026

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

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McCracken County Public Library hosts ‘Fantasy Craft Adventure’ on April 11

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

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Herrin Chamber of Commerce hosts Women in Business Luncheon on March 24

The Herrin Chamber of Commerce will host a Women in Business Luncheon on Tuesday, March 24, in honor of Women’s History Month.

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New family event center to officially open March 2 in Marion, Ill.

The Thrillhouse Family Entertainment Center is set to open at the beginning of March.

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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.

Food

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.

Food

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

Annual event honors efforts to enhance downtown Cape Girardeau

Find a Heartland Fish Fry near you 2026

Man arrested in McCracken County, Ky. in connection with vehicle theft

McCracken County Public Library hosts ‘Fantasy Craft Adventure’ on April 11

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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.

Things to Do

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.

Things to Do

Find a Heartland Fish Fry near you 2026

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

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Man arrested in McCracken County, Ky. in connection with vehicle theft

A man was arrested during a felony traffic stop in connection with a robbery and vehicle theft on March 14.

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McCracken County Public Library hosts ‘Fantasy Craft Adventure’ on April 11

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

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Herrin Chamber of Commerce hosts Women in Business Luncheon on March 24

The Herrin Chamber of Commerce will host a Women in Business Luncheon on Tuesday, March 24, in honor of Women’s History Month.

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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.

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Marion event welcomes dozens of artists and small businesses

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

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Neighborhood Co-op Grocery in Carbondale to host 5K to raise money for Good Samaritan House

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.

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Western Ky. nonprofit to host 5th annual Nehemiah Project for the community

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

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Vienna Fall Festival, Fall Junque Jamboree to merge

Two popular annual events in Vienna, Illinois will be combined in the fall.

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Alexander–Pulaski Counties NAACP to host 2026 Sneaker Ball for Women’s History Month

The Alexander–Pulaski Counties Branch of the NAACP will host its 2026 Sneaker Ball on Saturday, March 14 to celebrate Women’s History Month.