Heartland Weekend

Hanson coming to southern Ill.

The pop group Hanson is coming to southern Illinois.

By Amber RuchApril 23, 2026 at 2:25 pm EDT

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Heartland library to host Spring Local Author Fair in April

Readers and aspiring writers can connect with local authors on Saturday, April 25.

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Jackson in Bloom returns April 25 with shopping and activities

Booths and activities will be set up along High St. and around the courthouse.

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SEMO’s inaugural Game Jam to give students chance to bring ideas to life

Southeast Missouri State University’s Game Jam in late April will give students with a passion for gaming the chance to bring their ideas to life.

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Herrin City Library to host free movie screening to celebrate HerrinFesta

The Herrin City Library will host a free moving screening to celebrate HerrinFesta Italiana.

April 21, 2026 at 4:13 pm EDT

American Idol contestant announced as Women Aware Conference keynote speaker

An American Idol contestant will be coming to a women’s event in Poplar Bluff this fall.

By Olivia Tock

58th Dogwood Azalea Festival held in Charleston, Mo.

The 58th annual Dogwood Azalea Festival is underway.

By Morgan Johnson

14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival set for April 23-26

The 14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival is set for Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26.

By Amber Ruch

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Hanson coming to southern Ill.

The pop group Hanson is coming to southern Illinois.

Things to Do

Heartland library to host Spring Local Author Fair in April

Readers and aspiring writers can connect with local authors on Saturday, April 25.

Things to Do

Jackson in Bloom returns April 25 with shopping and activities

Booths and activities will be set up along High St. and around the courthouse.

Things to Do

SEMO’s inaugural Game Jam to give students chance to bring ideas to life

Southeast Missouri State University’s Game Jam in late April will give students with a passion for gaming the chance to bring their ideas to life.

Things to Do

Herrin City Library to host free movie screening to celebrate HerrinFesta

The Herrin City Library will host a free moving screening to celebrate HerrinFesta Italiana.

Things to Do

American Idol contestant announced as Women Aware Conference keynote speaker

An American Idol contestant will be coming to a women’s event in Poplar Bluff this fall.

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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.

Food

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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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.

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