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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.

By Marsha HellerApril 26, 2026 at 10:51 am EDT

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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.

April 25, 2026 at 1:09 pm EDT

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.

By Elaina Seidelman and Rachel Grubbs

Hanson coming to southern Ill.

The pop group Hanson is coming to southern Illinois.

By Amber Ruch

Heartland library to host Spring Local Author Fair in April

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

By Rachel Grubbs

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Southern Illinois Irish Festival celebrates Celtic culture

The Southern Illinois Irish Festival returned this weekend, bringing the community together to celebrate Celtic culture.

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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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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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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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Jackson in Bloom returned with shopping and activities

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

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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.

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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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Southern Illinois Irish Festival celebrates Celtic culture

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7-year-old killed in UTV crash in Madison County

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Public invited to attend Earth Day Mass at Carbondale park

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Poshard Foundation set to announce $106.5K in grant awards to child abuse prevention agencies

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Southern Illinois Irish Festival celebrates Celtic culture

The Southern Illinois Irish Festival returned this weekend, bringing the community together to celebrate Celtic culture.

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7-year-old killed in UTV crash in Madison County

A 7-year-old girl was killed in a UTV crash Sunday morning, April 26, in Madison County.

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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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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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Poshard Foundation set to announce $106.5K in grant awards to child abuse prevention agencies

The Poshard Foundation will announce $106.5K in grant awards to southern Illinois agencies that serve abused, abandonded and neglected children.

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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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Jackson in Bloom returned 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.

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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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58th Dogwood Azalea Festival held in Charleston, Mo.

The 58th annual Dogwood Azalea Festival is underway.

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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.

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20th Annual LCpl. Kyle Price Memorial Ride set for April 25

The 20th Annual LCpl. J. Kyle Price Memorial Ride will be Saturday, April 25 to honor the life and legacy of Price.

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Rend Lake Water Festival set for April 29-May 2

The Rend Lake Water Festival will be April 29 through May 2.

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Mother Earth Wholistic Fair marks 20 years

Organizers say there will be dozens of vendors selling natural health items, essential oils, jewelry and more.

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Country singer, songwriter Jamey Johnson coming to Marion, Ill.

Country singer and songwriter Jamey Johnson is set to perform in Marion, Illinois.

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Community events planned for 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Carbondale

The City of Carbondale is planning a couple of community events to raise awareness and support victims of crime across southern Illinois.

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Southern Ill. Pagan Alliance to host Beltane celebration May 3

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance will celebrate Beltane on Sunday, May 3.