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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.
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A Legacy of Compassion: How Dolly Parton’s kindness decades ago still comforts a Jackson, Mo. family today
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Ground-A-Bout closes all four locations, owner says
JACKSON, Mo. (Heartland News) - A popular coffee shop in the Heartland has closed its doors at all four locations on Tuesday. The owner of Ground-A-Bout, Bob Schooley, confirmed the news on September 1 in a post on Facebook. “I let staff know Sunday evening that we intended to close...
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Snake Road temporarily closed for bi-annual migration
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Shoppers flock to Highway 61 Yard Sale despite heat
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Locals Swear This Cozy Cape Girardeau Cafe Serves The Best Cinnamon Rolls In Southeast Missouri
Some places quietly build a following that spans years, not months, and this little bakery-cafe in southeast Missouri is one of them. Regulars have kept coming back for well over a decade, drawn by counters full of baked goods and a menu that quietly rewards indecision. It has earned a...
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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.