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Local Artists Paint New Murals on Cape Girardeau's Floodwall
Painter Jess Wells glances at the meticulous work the group is doing along the new Cape Girardeau, Mo., flood wall mural on August 11th. Downtown Cape Girardeau has everything from food to nightlife and even a view of the Mississippi River. But now the floodwall is getting an upgrade, at least as far as looks go. A team of local artists has started painting a mural project on the floodwall that represents the history of Cape Girardeau.
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Former FHS Teacher Finds Inspiration For Novel Close To Home
For author Dr. Jim Harryman, some stories begin with an idea. Others begin with a place. And in the case of his psychological thriller Blue Hydrangea, that place looks an awful lot like Fredericktown. Harryman, who writes under the pen name Allen James, taught English at Fredericktown High School from...
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The Best Fried Chicken in All of Illinois Is Hiding at This Unassuming Restaurant
Follow the back roads to Jacob, Illinois, and you will find a restaurant where fried chicken gets the kind of attention normally reserved for much fancier meals. Bottoms Up Family Bar & Grill keeps the setting casual while serving golden, crispy chicken alongside hearty sides and plenty of small-town hospitality.
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To The Water Music Festival
It was a hot day in Fredericktown on Sep. 5, but that didn’t keep music lovers from attending the fourth annual To the Water Music Festival. In 2024, Shane Anderson and Ben Brubacher, owner of Sawyer’s Landing, launched this free community event. Shane and his wife Emily make up the band Arbour Season. The couple currently reside in Arkansas, but Fredericktown is Emily’s hometown. They are an Indie/Folk duo who travel full-time in their school bus converted into a motor home.
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Heartland dermatologist explains dangerous ‘tanmaxxing’ trend
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A new trend is pushing young people to once again do the opposite of what health authorities advise. “Tanmaxxing” aims to get the fastest and deepest burn possible in order to achieve the darkest tan. It has some monitoring the UV index to...
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A Legacy of Compassion: How Dolly Parton’s kindness decades ago still comforts a Jackson, Mo. family today
JACKSON, Mo. (Heartland News) - As the world continues to mourn the loss of country music icon Dolly Parton, one Missouri family is remembering a quiet act of kindness that touched their lives more than four decades ago. For Joyce and Wendy Stacy of Jackson, Missouri, the memories of Dolly...
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Shoppers flock to Highway 61 Yard Sale despite heat
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (Heartland News) - Excessive heat is not stopping bargain hunters from heading out to the annual Highway 61 Yard Sale this Labor Day weekend. The long-standing tradition is once again turning front lawns into storefronts along Highway 61, stretching all the way from Jackson to Festus. While it...
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Smooth Jazz Festival brings regional musicians to Cairo
CAIRO, Ill. — The eighth annual Smooth Jazz Festival kicked off Sunday, presented by the Harold S. Jones Fine Arts Center and featuring a collection of jazz musicians from across the region performing at the Cairo Regional Airport. Founder Harold S. Jones spoke about the importance of jazz as...
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Dinosaur shows, family comedy among SEMO District Fair attractions
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Dinosaur shows, family comedy and hands-on children’s activities will be among the attractions at the SEMO District Fair Sept. 12-19. Agriland will offer opportunities to learn about agriculture, including duck races using an old-fashioned, hand-operated well pump. Kidzone will feature a variety of hands-on activities for children throughout the week.
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New restaurant coming to former BG’s Deli location
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — A new restaurant is coming to the former BG’s Deli location at 205 S. Plaza Way in Cape Girardeau. Lorimont Commercial Real Estate said the 6,167-square-foot property, located along William Street across from Town Plaza, has been leased with an option. BG’s Deli...
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This Off-The-Beaten-Path Illinois Restaurant Slings BBQ Ribs So Good, They’ll Ruin All Other Ribs For You
Fair warning before you read any further: after visiting 17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro, Illinois, every other rack of ribs you encounter for the rest of your life is going to have a lot of explaining to do. This is not a casual recommendation. This is a genuine heads-up about...
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Meet huitlacoche, a gnarly corn fungus that's now gracing plates in St. Louis
An empty U-Haul truck rattled for hours down twisting backroads in southeast Missouri last week to an Old Order Mennonite community of 25 families outside Fredericktown. At the wheel was a vegetable broker on a secretive culinary mission. St. Louis Public Radio has agreed not to use his name in this story because he's afraid of losing his day job.