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Crystal Heating and Cooling Reminds Homeowners to Have Furnace Ready for Winter, 10/9/2026
The recent high temperatures have still been in the 80’s, but the evenings have been cooling off. It’s an obvious reminder that colder days are coming. Shelbie Huffman is the Communications Manager for Crystal Heating & Cooling. She says now might be a good time to check on your home heating units to make sure they are ready.
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River to River yard sale in southern Illinois this weekend
Vendors all along Highway 146 in southern Illinois will over hidden treasures for sale this weekend.
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Scoundrel of the Swamp | History After Hours in Bloomfield
Join us for History After Hours: Scoundrel of the Swamp with local historian Paul Arnold on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library and the Stoddard County Historical Society invite you to explore a dark chapter in southeast Missouri’s Civil War history. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.
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This Illinois Road Has So Many Snakes It Closes To Cars Every Spring And Fall
I expected a quiet gravel road and maybe a turtle or two. Instead, this corner of southern Illinois turned out to be a place where cars step aside so thousands of snakes, frogs, and salamanders can cross in peace. It happens twice a year, and anyone willing to walk can...
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Winner selected in Charleston Landmark Project Sculpture contest
CHARLESTON, Mo. (Heartland News) -Charleston’s new downtown landmark will be a spinning heart sculpture called “The Heart of the Heartland.”. Swiss-American artist Ralfonso’s design was selected for the Charleston Landmark Project after artists from around the world submitted proposals. “Over the last two years, there’s been a...
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More than a cup of coffee
There is a life-sized Chewbacca standing watch inside Villainous Grounds. Nearby, a BB-8 droid keeps company with Baby Yoda and Baby Groot. A sizable flock of novelty rubber ducks occupies its own corner of the shop, while comics, books, artwork, board games and countless other pieces of pop culture fill the surrounding space, upstairs and down.
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KCGQ rebrands as 99X, expands rock music lineup
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — KCGQ has rebranded as 99X after more than two decades under the “Real Rock” name, expanding its music lineup to include more contemporary and emerging rock artists. The transition began Oct. 2, according to River Radio, which operates the station. The station...
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Safe House hosts benefit concert Nov. 14 in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Safe House of Southeast Missouri will host “The Next Level,” a benefit concert Nov. 14 to raise money for the organization and its work supporting survivors of domestic violence. The event runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center...
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Photo Gallery: Footloose the Musical
The production of Footloose the Musical brings the 1984 rock’n’roll movie to life on the stage at the Bedell Performance Hall at the River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The performance takes place Oct. 1 to 4 at various times each day. The...
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This Unassuming Southern Illinois Barbecue Joint Smokes Every Pork Shoulder For Fourteen Hours Straight
Somewhere in southern Illinois, tucked along a quiet street in a town most people drive past without a second thought, sits a barbecue joint that has earned a reputation stretching far beyond state lines. You might not expect much from the outside, but the smell alone stops you cold before you even reach the door.
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River Discovery Center: Goose no longer on the loose
PADUCAH — Have you seen this goose? The River Discovery Center reported their porch goose, Connie, as missing on Thursday morning. Connie was last seen guarding the center's front porch, which can be found at 117 South Water Street. She is described as being made of concrete, with white "feathers" and an orange beak.
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Deep in Southern Illinois, This Carbondale Cafe Serves Its Famous Biscuits and Gravy Every Morning
Morning in Carbondale has a comforting routine for anyone who knows where to find Mary Lou’s Grill. This longtime Southern Illinois cafe has built its reputation on hearty diner breakfasts, with its famous biscuits and gravy giving regulars an especially satisfying reason to pull up a chair. Hot coffee,...
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Author bases new book in Farmington
An author with roots in southeast Missouri and life experience in Perry County has written a novel based on the region. “Blue Hydrangea”, written by Jim Harryman under the pen name “Allen James” is based in the fictional Missouri town of Atwood, which Harryman said is based on his former residence of Farmington.
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Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (October 8-11, 2026)
Superman fans in New York, San Antonio, Burbank, Vancouver, and Amsterdam will want to get along to local conventions taking place next weekend, as a number of Superman-related celebrities will be in attendance. New York Comic Con is on October 8-11, 2026. Jason Aaron, Brian Azzarello, Amanda Conner, Agnes Garbowska,...
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Local Esthetician gives advice on how to combat dry skin
The intense heat wave that has taken over Cape Girardeau this summer is coming to an end. A two-piece swimsuit will be traded in for a warm sweater, and snow cones will be traded in for a hot chocolate. The transition of seasons does not just affect the change in...