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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.

By Amber RuchMarch 09, 2026 at 2:18 pm EDT

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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.

March 05, 2026 at 1:40 pm EST

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.

By Elaina Seidelman

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.

By Brian Heisserer

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.

By Amber Ruch

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Community Chat: Olivia Miller & Jill Watkins

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DISH could pull WDTV & WVFX from its service soon

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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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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.

Things to Do

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.

Things to Do

Rodney Carrington to return to southern Ill. in September.

Rodney Carrington will return to the Heartland in September.

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Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri hosts ‘Color Walk & Roll’ on April 26

Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri will host their AASM Color Walk & Roll on Sunday, April 26.

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Carbondale organizations host ‘meet and greet’ with candidates on March 8

Carbondale community organizations will host a “meet and greet” event with local candidates at Pagliai’s Pizza on Sunday, March 8.

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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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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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Freedom Sings USA retreat in southern Ill. to pair area veterans with Nashville songwriters

2026 Big Muddy Film Festival to feature 72 films

Rodney Carrington to return to southern Ill. in September.

Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School announces next principal

Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri hosts ‘Color Walk & Roll’ on April 26

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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.

Things to Do

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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Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School announces next principal

Tim Bundren has been named the next principal of Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School in Hendron, Kentucky.

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Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri hosts ‘Color Walk & Roll’ on April 26

Autism Awareness of Southeast Missouri will host their AASM Color Walk & Roll on Sunday, April 26.

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Eddyville man arrested and facing multiple drug-related charges

An Eddyville man is facing multiple drug-related charges after deputies responded to a shots-fired complaint on March 6.

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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.

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Sting adds St. Louis stop to 2026 tour

Sting has added a St. Louis stop to his 2026 tour.

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1st grandstand performer announced for 2026 Du Quoin State Fair

The countdown to the 2026 Du Quoin State Fair is on!

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MDC Cape Girardeau Nature Center to host March events

The Missouri Department of Conservation staff at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center is set to host a variety of events in March.

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2nd annual Armstrong Outdoor Fest kicks off this weekend

Dozens of local and regional vendors are showcasing everything from hunting and hiking gear, to handcrafted outdoor equipment at this year’s Armstrong Outdoor Festival.