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Cape Girardeau County Historical Society to celebrate 100 years at annual banquet

The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society will be celebrating its 100th anniversary at its annual autumn banquet next month.

By Olivia TockOctober 11, 2026 at 2:45 pm EDT

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River to River yard sale in southern Illinois this weekend

The River to River Yard Sales will take place along the entire, roughly 90 miles between Cave-in-Rock and East Cape Girardeau.

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Support first responder families at Jackson Backyard BBQ on Oct. 10

According organizers, the event has raised $152,000 for the cause since 2019.

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SEMO Pets to host annual Gourmet Food Auction on Nov. 15

Organizers say the event will bring the community together while raising money to help shelter pets.

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Carbondale to host spooky, family events now through Halloween

Carbondale Halloween returns with spooky, family fun.

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Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve event to be held at Historic Fort D

Hear the stories of people who were active in Cape Girardeau during the Civil in Voices of the Dead, All Hallows Eve.

By Amber Ruch

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to SIUC

Southern Illinois University’s annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns on Saturday, October 17.

By Amber Ruch

SIPA to hold Samhain at Gaia House on Oct. 24

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance will be celebrating Samhain later this month.

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Central Kentuckians make the most of Labor Day

Central Kentuckians make the most of Labor Day video package

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London police searching for suspect in relation with gas station damage

A video depicting a suspect allegedly damaging a gas pump.

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CUE Center for Missing Persons marks 32 years with ‘Pig Pickin’’ fundraiser

The CUE Center for Missing Persons will host a “Pig Pickin’” fundraiser next month to celebrate 32 years of community service and raise support for its awarenes

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Nixa students encouraged to get involved as school year begins

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WEST MONROE,revamp

The project is meant to improve traffic flow, walkability and parking.

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Mo.’s National Veterans Memorial to mark Agent Orange Awareness Day

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial will mark Agent Orange Awareness Day on Monday, August 10.

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Cape Girardeau County Historical Society to celebrate 100 years at annual banquet

The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society will be celebrating its 100th anniversary at its annual autumn banquet next month.

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Carbondale Park District Fall Festival takes place Oct. 10

The Carbondale Park District will be hosting its annual fall festival this Saturday.

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River to River yard sale in southern Illinois this weekend

The River to River Yard Sales will take place along the entire, roughly 90 miles between Cave-in-Rock and East Cape Girardeau.

Things to Do

Support first responder families at Jackson Backyard BBQ on Oct. 10

According organizers, the event has raised $152,000 for the cause since 2019.

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Inaugural Muddy River Makers Market After Dark set for Oct. 17

A special market event is happening in Cape Girardeau next weekend--after dark!

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Jonesboro Colorfest returns this weekend

The annual Jonesboro Colorfest returned this weekend.

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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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Cape Girardeau County Historical Society to celebrate 100 years at annual banquet

Carbondale Park District Fall Festival takes place Oct. 10

River to River yard sale in southern Illinois this weekend

Support first responder families at Jackson Backyard BBQ on Oct. 10

Inaugural Muddy River Makers Market After Dark set for Oct. 17

Things to Do

Cape Girardeau County Historical Society to celebrate 100 years at annual banquet

The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society will be celebrating its 100th anniversary at its annual autumn banquet next month.

Things to Do

Carbondale Park District Fall Festival takes place Oct. 10

The Carbondale Park District will be hosting its annual fall festival this Saturday.

Things to Do

River to River yard sale in southern Illinois this weekend

The River to River Yard Sales will take place along the entire, roughly 90 miles between Cave-in-Rock and East Cape Girardeau.

Things to Do

Support first responder families at Jackson Backyard BBQ on Oct. 10

According organizers, the event has raised $152,000 for the cause since 2019.

Things to Do

Inaugural Muddy River Makers Market After Dark set for Oct. 17

A special market event is happening in Cape Girardeau next weekend--after dark!

Things to Do

Jonesboro Colorfest returns this weekend

The annual Jonesboro Colorfest returned this weekend.

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Gardening for Bats Program at Giant City State Park set for Oct. 14

For bat lovers and folks with green thumbs, Giant City State Park has the event for you!

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Inaugural Muddy River Makers Market After Dark set for Oct. 17

A special market event is happening in Cape Girardeau next weekend--after dark!

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Little Grassy Get Down returns to southern Illinois for 5th year

The three-day event will include live music, food, activities and demonstrations.

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Carbondale Park District Fall Festival takes place Oct. 10

The Carbondale Park District will be hosting its annual fall festival this Saturday.

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16th annual Big Muddy Brewfest held in Murphysboro

Sunday was the last day of the Big Muddy Monster Brew Fest in Murphysboro, Illinois.

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82nd annual American Legion Cotton Carnival runs through Oct. 3

It’s a little late in the year for a rodeo, but the Jaycee grounds in Sikeston are lighting up until this Saturday.

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‘Taste of Chocolate’ event helps victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

This year’s theme is “Taste the World. Make an Impact. Empower New Beginnings.”

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Jackson Oktoberfest to feature Wiener Dog Races, German food and live music

Jackson Oktoberfest will return October 2-3, featuring two days of traditional German food, live music, games and the third annual Wiener Dog Races.

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Fall for Southside community event set for Oct. 3 in Paducah

To celebrate the Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Program, there will be a fall-themed community event at Robert Coleman Park in Paducah this Saturday.

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SIU celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month with events in October

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month with several events throughout October.

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Twinkle and Twirl to return to Cape for holiday season in 2026

City of Cape Girardeau officials announced that Twinkle and Twirl on Fountain will return December 16-19.

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Southeast Mo. Pets to celebrate 50th anniversary with party

Southeast Missouri Pets is throwing a party to celebrate its 50th anniversary.