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Annual Memorial Weekend BBQ to raise money for West Franklin Historical Dist., museum

The West Franklin Historical District and Silkwood Inn Museum will host the annual Memorial Weekend BBQ Fundraiser.

By Amber RuchMay 16, 2026 at 3:06 pm EDT

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Annual ‘Run for the Wall’ motorcycle ride to make annual stop in Mt. Vernon

The annual Run for the Wall motorcycle ride returns to Mount Vernon on May 19.

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Cairo to host 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Historic Downtown District

Community members in southern Illinois are preparing to celebrate culture, history, and freedom during an upcoming Juneteenth event in downtown Cairo.

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City of Carbondale to host Historic Bike Tour

The next stop on the Carbondale Bikes! series takes place during Bike Month and Historic Preservation Month.

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Annual Kids Fishing Derby returning to Herrin City Park

A free family-friendly fishing event is set to return to Herrin this summer for a 6th year.

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Big Daddy Weave coming to the Marion Cultural and Civic Center on July 25

Contemporary Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave is coming to Marion, Illinois this summer.

By Olivia Tock

SIUC’s Sharp Museum accepting submissions for cryptid-themed art exhibition

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum is looking for cryptid-themed art for a new exhibition.

By Amber Ruch

Thebes Historical Society to host annual Memorial Day Weekend event

The Thebes Historical Society will host its annual Memorial Day weekend event on Sunday, May 24.

By Olivia Tock

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Annual Memorial Weekend BBQ to raise money for West Franklin Historical Dist., museum

The West Franklin Historical District and Silkwood Inn Museum will host the annual Memorial Weekend BBQ Fundraiser.

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Tickets available for Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival

Tickets are on sale for the Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival in June.

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Annual ‘Run for the Wall’ motorcycle ride to make annual stop in Mt. Vernon

The annual Run for the Wall motorcycle ride returns to Mount Vernon on May 19.

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True Nature Yoga Studio to host free ‘Sound Healing for Peace’ event June 6

True Nature Yoga Studio will host a “Sound Healing for Peace” event on Saturday, June 6.

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Big Daddy Weave coming to the Marion Cultural and Civic Center on July 25

Contemporary Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave is coming to Marion, Illinois this summer.

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Thebes Historical Society to host annual Memorial Day Weekend event

The Thebes Historical Society will host its annual Memorial Day weekend event on Sunday, May 24.

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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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Sikeston Jaycee Crawfish & Music Festival kicks off May 16

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Man wanted on charges of reckless homicide in connection with 2024 crash on I-24 in western Ky.

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1 person in custody after trying to flee police in Cape Girardeau, hitting 2 vehicles

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Three Rivers College and Farm Credit Southeast Missouri to hold ribbon-cutting for new classroom

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Sikeston Jaycee Crawfish & Music Festival kicks off May 16

Crawfish lovers came together for the Sikeston Jaycee Crawfish & Music Festival on Saturday, May 16.

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Annual Memorial Weekend BBQ to raise money for West Franklin Historical Dist., museum

The West Franklin Historical District and Silkwood Inn Museum will host the annual Memorial Weekend BBQ Fundraiser.

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Man wanted on charges of reckless homicide in connection with 2024 crash on I-24 in western Ky.

A man is wanted on charges of reckless homicide in connection with a 2024 crash on Interstate 24 in western Kentucky.

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1 person in custody after trying to flee police in Cape Girardeau, hitting 2 vehicles

One person is in custody after attempting to flee police and crashing into two vehicles, according to police.

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Three Rivers College and Farm Credit Southeast Missouri to hold ribbon-cutting for new classroom

Three Rivers College and Farm Credit Southeast Missouri are inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Farm Credit Ag classroom on Thursday, May 21.

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Tickets available for Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival

Tickets are on sale for the Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival in June.

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Renowned organist to hold free workshop, concert in Carbondale on June 6-7

Renowned organist Nicole Keller is coming to Carbondale next month for a two-for-one event.

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Mercy Health Foundation Southeast to host annual Independence Day 5K for America’s 250th

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the Mercy Health Foundation will host its annual Independence Day 5K.

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Mound City to honor 250 years of service at special Memorial Day event

Mound City National Cemetery will host a special Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 23.

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Take Kids Fishing Event to be held in Paducah, Ky.

A Kentucky Take Kids Fishing Event will be held in Paducah on Saturday, May 16.

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Christian youth group to host concert in Christopher, Ill.

A not-for-profit Christian youth group is set to host a concert and rally in Christopher.

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Groundbreaking set for Sikeston’s downtown market pavilion

The city of Sikeston will host a groundbreaking for its new downtown market pavilion.

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Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Carbondale - with a twist

The Brown Bag Concert Series will return to Carbondale, this time with more locations.

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2026 Sunset Concert Series lineup announced

The Sunset Concert Series in Carbondale is returning for a 47th season, with an additional venue location.

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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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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.