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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.

By Amber RuchMay 11, 2026 at 4:21 pm EDT

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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.

May 05, 2026 at 8:39 am EDT

Road closures ahead of Perryville Mayfest

Police say some road will close in town ahead of and during Perryville Mayfest.

By Amber Ruch

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.

By Brian Heisserer and Morgan Johnson

Country music’s Martina McBride coming to southern Ill.

An award-winning country music star is coming to southern Illinois.

By Amber Ruch

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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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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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Y’all Rock Carbondale set to host ‘DIY Day’ May 16

Y’all Rock Carbondale will host “DIY Day” on Saturday, May 16.

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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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27th annual All-American Soap Box Derby winners announced

The Rotary Club of Cape Girardeau and The Rushing Family Trust held its 27th annual All-American Soap Box Derby on May 2.

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

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Christian youth group to host concert in Christopher, Ill.

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Rusted Route Farms hosts Mother’s Day brunch

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Illinois Farmers Market Association appoints new executive director

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2 juveniles, 1 man injured in Graves County crash

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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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Rusted Route Farms hosts Mother’s Day brunch

Several moms gathered at Rusted Route Farms in Jackson, Missouri, to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special brunch.

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Illinois Farmers Market Association appoints new executive director

The Illinois Farmers Market Association announced Libby Ervin as their new executive director.

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2 juveniles, 1 man injured in Graves County crash

Two juveniles and one man were injured in a crash that occurred on Saturday night, May 9, in Graves County.

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Vienna community mourns student lost in farming accident

A Vienna High School senior has died following a farming-related accident in Massac County. Garrett Randall Hunerkoch passed away, according to the Vienna School Superintendent.

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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.

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27th annual All-American Soap Box Derby winners announced

The Rotary Club of Cape Girardeau and The Rushing Family Trust held its 27th annual All-American Soap Box Derby on May 2.

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Prom for adults to raise funds for Badges Give Back

The prom is specifically for people 18 or older, with a theme of “Enchanted Forest.”

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May events at Giant City State Park

Looking for something to do this May? Giant City State Park has you covered.

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Kids Day event in Cape Girardeau to promote health, safety, family fun

A free kids day event aims to promote health, safety and family fun.

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Red House Interpretive Center in Cape Girardeau to host annual Heritage Day event

The Red House Interpretive Center will host its annual Heritage Day event on Saturday, May 16.

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Lineups for Tunes at Twilight 2026 Spring & Fall Series announced

The lineups for the Tunes at Twilight 2026 Spring and Fall Series are set.

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Public invited to attend Earth Day Mass at Carbondale park

An Earth Day Mass is set to take place at Attucks Park in Carbondale on Sunday, April 26.

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Piedmont UFO Fest returns for 4th year

The Piedmont UFO Fest is returning for a fourth year in April.

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AQS QuiltWeek returns to Paducah

More than 800 quilts are on display at one of the largest quilting events in the country.

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SEMO MS Community to raise funds, awareness for multiple sclerosis with Walk for a Cure

The Walk for a Cure kicks off at 9 a.m. at Capaha Park Shelter #1 in Cape Girardeau.

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Green Bear Project’s ‘Day in the Park’ part of child abuse prevention

The event will feature free snow cones, hot dogs, a coloring contest, and chance to visit with members of several organizations.