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Johnson County voters weigh in on future of historic courthouse restoration

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – The future of Johnson County’s historic courthouse is back in the hands of voters as residents consider whether county leaders should continue pursuing funding to restore the condemned building. The courthouse was evacuated in 2023 after a serious structural problem raised concerns about...

Johnson County, IL · 2d
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Prominent couple slugged it out with lawsuits and with poison

(This article first appeared in the November print edition of the Hendersonian.) A family cemetery on Tillman Bethel Road holds the graves of Tilman Bethel’s ex-wife, a daughter and two grandsons. Tilman was not welcome there. This is not a happy story because it’s about the disintegration of a...

Henderson County, KY · 1d
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Grimes to perform one-man play in Paducah highlighting veteran’s experience with war, PTSD

Before he joined the U.S. Army, Ben Grimes was a professional actor, bringing a variety of characters and their stories to the stage. After serving a tour in Iraq, he needed an outlet to process the mental toll his deployment took on him. So, he turned his story and the experiences of his fellow soldiers and penned a one-man play – one that he will now perform for an audience in Paducah ahead of Veteran’s Day.

Paducah, KY · 21h
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‘Happy Holly Day’ movie to premiere here Nov. 28

It seemed like a Christmas miracle late last January when six inches of snow fell on Henderson, just when a holiday-themed feature-length motion picture was about to be filmed here. Later this month, the public will be treated to a red-carpet premiere here of that film, titled “Happy Holly Day.”...

Henderson, KY · 2d
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Hopkinsville parade honoring veterans set Saturday

Hopkinsville’s annual honor parade for veterans of military service starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Memorial Building, where veterans assemble for a walk up South Virginia to East Ninth Street and then to the Christian County Justice Center for a brief service. Participants should gather at...

Hopkinsville, KY · 3d

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Hopkinsville Library Highlights New Programs and Ongoing Water Damage Concerns

The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library is expanding its programs and services, but a long-standing water problem could require an expensive repair project. Library Director Tiffany Luna updated Hopkinsville City Council members during a recent Committee of the Whole meeting. She said the library has remained busy since its summer reading program ended in July. During fall break in October, the library offered activities for children every day it was open.

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d

Hoptown Chronicle

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Veterans Day programs planned in Hopkinsville

Christian County residents have several ways to recognize Veterans Day, the holiday observed on Nov. 11 to mark the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I. On Saturday, Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd., needs volunteers to help place American flags at all of the headstones. Anyone interested in helping should arrive at the cemetery by 8 a.m. Additional information is available by calling 270-889-6106 (option 1).

Hopkinsville, KY · 1d

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Downtown Cape Girardeau announces holiday events, 34th annual Parade of Lights

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Old Town Cape Inc. is preparing for the holiday season with several events planned in downtown Cape Girardeau, including a Christmas tree lighting, Small Business Saturday and the 34th annual Parade of Lights. The holiday festivities will begin Friday, Nov. 27, with the downtown...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 22h

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Jackson Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 11

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) — The city of Jackson will honor military veterans with a Veterans Day parade Wednesday, Nov. 11. According to the Jackson Police Department, the parade will begin at 4 p.m. and travel through uptown Jackson. The parade will start at the Frozen Food Locker on South...

Jackson, MO · 1d

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Cape County historical society celebrates 100th anniversary

Cape Girardeau County Historical Society Vice President David Dickey, shown on the right, presents the history of the society during their annual banquet on Sunday, Nov. 1. Photo by Jay Forness. The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society celebrated its 100th anniversary at its annual banquet on Sunday, Nov. 1, at...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 2d

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Play That Goes Wrong is Going Right

At Farmington High School, students in the FHS Theatre Guild are currently rehearsing to perform the show “The Play That Goes Wrong.” This show is an entertaining comedy show, and all types of people can come to join in the magic of theatre. The show will be performed at the Truman auditorium on the show dates of November 5th and 6th at 7:00pm, and November 8th at 3:00pm.

Farmington, MO · 2d

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Mark your calendars: Holiday events returning to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Mark your calendars for upcoming holiday events in downtown Cape Girardeau. Old Town Cape, Inc. will host several annual events downtown:. November 27:. Christmas tree lighting from 5:30-7 p.m. November 28:. Small Business Saturday - all day. November 29:. Parade of Lights from 5-7...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 1d

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Historic Preservation Commission Favors Keeping City Hall Downtown

The future of Fredericktown City Hall remains uncertain, but members of the city’s Heritage and Landmarks Commission have made their position clear: Whether the existing building is renovated or replaced, city hall should remain in downtown Fredericktown. Ruth Ann Scaggs, representing the commission, presented a formal recommendation to the...

Fredericktown, MO · 4d

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Thriller on Themis returned to downtown Cape Girardeau for 2nd year

Cape Girardeau, MO · 7d

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Families celebrate Halloween together at Thriller on Themis in downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Hundreds of people filled downtown Cape Girardeau Thursday night for an evening of costumes, dancing and family fun as the second annual Thriller on Themis brought a Halloween celebration to the community. For some families, the night was more than an opportunity to watch...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 7d

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Fred Kieninger – Hardin Haircutter in Illinois

Fred Kieninger began his life in the Shawnee Township in northern Cape Girardeau County, but he did not spend most of his life there. Once he became an adult, he migrated to Illinois where he would spend the rest of his life, except for some time in the military during World War I.

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 8d

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Preview: Cape Con 2026 comes to the Show Me Center

Members of the Cape Girardeau and SEMO community can look forward to the annual Cape Con event returning to the Show-Me Center on Friday, Nov. 6. The event began in 2005 as exclusively a comic convention, before branching out into various other forms of entertainment such as wrestling, anime, etc. over the course of the following years.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 9d

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Here Lies a Revolutionary War Soldier: Joseph Hagan

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of our country, local members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will highlight the patriots buried in Southeast Missouri. Joseph Hagan was born in 1740, in St. Mary’s City, Maryland, to Ignatius and Rebecca Wright (Lowe) Hagan. Joseph married Mary Anne...

Perryville, MO · 10d

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Keep Radio’s Golden Ideals Alive

I’ve always loved radio. It’s played a big role in my life and has always sparked my imagination. I think anyone, no matter their income, can afford a simple, traditional radio. You don’t need fancy online services with endless content; a basic radio is enough. There’s a...

St. Louis, MO · 9d