CSPD shared body-camera video of the moment a child kidnapped in a stolen car was found safe.

A southern Illinois orchard will officially unveil its historical marker in April.

Shopapalooza will allow dozens of artists, artisans, and small businesses to sell their wares directly to customers.

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.

The Merryman House will host its 5th annual Nehemiah Project for the community in late March.

Two popular annual events in Vienna, Illinois will be combined in the fall.

The Alexander–Pulaski Counties Branch of the NAACP will host its 2026 Sneaker Ball on Saturday, March 14 to celebrate Women’s History Month.

A southern Illinois orchard will officially unveil its historical marker in April.

Three Rivers College plans to expand its food pantry services after receiving a $5,100 donation from Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund.

The 2026 Concert for a Cause: Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos event raised over $24k for SIC scholarships and MRI access at Ferrell Hospital.

The Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for its 2026 Endangered Buildings List.

Shopapalooza will allow dozens of artists, artisans, and small businesses to sell their wares directly to customers.

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.

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

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

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.

The Southern Illinois Taco Festival will return to Marion for its second year.

A food donation garden in southern Illinois will host a “clean up” day to prepare for spring.

Actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director Marlon Wayans is coming to the Heartland next month.

The Cross Rivers Blues Festival will be on Saturday, March 28 at Scout Hall.

Blues guitarist and singer Samantha Fish is coming back to the Heartland.

The 70th Annual Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair returns to the Show Me Center in March.

The 5th Annual Shawnee Plunge will raise money for the Equality Fire Department and the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest.

Cape Anime Con 2026 is set for April 18-19 in Cape Girardeau.

A Foreigner tribute band will kick off the Jackson Summer Concert Series.