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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.

By Olivia TockApril 20, 2026 at 10:09 pm EDT

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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.

April 15, 2026 at 1:44 pm EDT

Mother Earth Wholistic Fair marks 20 years

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

By Rachel Grubbs

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

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

By Marsha Heller

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.

By Marsha Heller

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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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Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Bluff’s All American Weekend’ June 5-6

The Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce will host “Bluff’s All American Weekend” June 5 and 6.

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Cape Anime Con 2026 underway

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

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58th Dogwood Azalea Festival held in Charleston, Mo.

The 58th annual Dogwood Azalea Festival is underway.

Things to Do

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.

Things to Do

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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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.

Food

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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American Idol contestant announced as Women Aware Conference keynote speaker

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Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Bluff’s All American Weekend’ June 5-6

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Jackson Police Dept. to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Planned power outage in Jackson, Mo. April 21

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Graves County, Ky.

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.

Home

Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Bluff’s All American Weekend’ June 5-6

The Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce will host “Bluff’s All American Weekend” June 5 and 6.

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Jackson Police Dept. to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Jackson Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will host a drug drop-off on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.