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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.

By Elaina Seidelman and Rachel GrubbsMarch 08, 2026 at 9:12 pm EDT

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Hanson coming to southern Ill.

The pop group Hanson is coming to southern Illinois.

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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.

By Amber Ruch

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

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Blue Sky Vineyard set to host “Ride to Blue Sky” supporting Boys & Girls Club of Southern Ill.

Blue Sky Vineyard will host “Ride to Blue Sky” on May 2 to support the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois.

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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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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

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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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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2 SEMO Speech and Debate members earn national recognition

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Sebastian Bach and Slaughter set to perform at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort Nov. 21

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Paducah man pleads guilty, agrees to 20-year sentence for conspiracy to distribute meth

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Sebastian Bach and Slaughter set to perform at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort Nov. 21

Rock legends, Sebastian Bach and Slaughter, are set to perform at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois, on Saturday, November 21.

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Paducah man pleads guilty, agrees to 20-year sentence for conspiracy to distribute meth

A Paducah man pleaded guilty and agreed to a 20-year sentence in a methamphetamine distribution investigation.

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Blue Sky Vineyard set to host “Ride to Blue Sky” supporting Boys & Girls Club of Southern Ill.

Blue Sky Vineyard will host “Ride to Blue Sky” on May 2 to support the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois.

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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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SIC set to offer ‘Electric Vehicle Essentials’ course this summer

Southeastern Illinois College will offer a new Electric Vehicle Essentials course this summer.

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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.

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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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Dogwood-Azalea Festival returns to Charleston, Mo. April 16-19

You can head out to explore the six-mile Dogwood-Azalea Trail and take part in plenty of activities during the 58th year of the festival.

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More than 100 boats expected to participate in bass fishing tournament at Rend Lake

More than 100 boats are expected to participate in a bass fishing tournament at Rend Lake on Saturday, April 11.

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SIUC’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta returns April 18

Southern Illinois University’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta will return for its 51st event.

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Cape Girardeau’s city-wide Juneteenth Celebration set for June 20

VisitCape will host its 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20.