American Legion Commander Frankie Adams, an organizer of the Cotton Carnival, highlights what makes the event so special and why it's an important fundraiser.
Big weekend for craft fairs in Cape Girardeau
Three craft fairs are taking place this weekend in Cape Girardeau.
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Amy Mills, with 17th Street Barbecue, explains how competitive the cook-off is, what spectators can expect and how everything BBQ is celebrated.
The 36th Annual Praise the Lard Cook-Off begins with the event's traditional fish fry.