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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.

By Amber RuchMay 05, 2026 at 1:49 pm EDT

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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.

May 04, 2026 at 9:28 pm EDT

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.

By Elaina Seidelman

All-American Soap Box Derby set for May 2 in Cape Girardeau

The Rotary Club of Cape Girardeau and The Rushing Family Trust are welcoming the community to cheer on racers for their 27th annual All-American Soap Box Derby on May 2.

By Elaina Seidelman

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.”

By Rachel Grubbs

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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.

Things to Do

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.

Things to Do

Country music’s Martina McBride coming to southern Ill.

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

Things to Do

Road closures ahead of Perryville Mayfest

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

Things to Do

Prodigy Leadership Academy in Cape Girardeau hosts ‘PLAyfest’

Prodigy Leadership Academy hosted its annual ‘PLAyfest’ event at Capaha Park on Saturday, May 2.

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5th annual Cinco De Mayo Festival set for May 2 in Alto Pass, Ill.

Alto Proud will present its 5th annual Cinco De Mayo Festival on Saturday, May 2.

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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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Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Carbondale - with a twist

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2026 Sunset Concert Series lineup announced

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History is brought to life with presentation, walking tour at Old Lorimier Cemetery

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Country music’s Martina McBride coming to southern Ill.

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Road closures ahead of Perryville Mayfest

Things to Do

Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Carbondale - with a twist

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

Home

2026 Sunset Concert Series lineup announced

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

Things to Do

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.

Things to Do

Country music’s Martina McBride coming to southern Ill.

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

Things to Do

Road closures ahead of Perryville Mayfest

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

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Congressman Jason Smith celebrates $280M in FEMA relief for Mo. hospitals, including 2 Heartland facilities

Congressman Jason Smith celebrated the announcement of $280M in FEMA Public Assistance grants to Missouri hospitals - two recipients being from the Heartland.