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More than 2,000 trout added to lake at Sikeston Rec. Complex for annual fishing program
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The annual winter trout fishing program is underway as crews stock a lake in Sikeston, Missouri. The lake at the Sikeston Recreation Complex was stocked with trout on Monday morning, November 3. According to the city of Sikeston, Salvador Mondragon, fisheries management biologist with the Missouri...
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From the Darkroom, a parade of goblins haunts the SMSU campus ahead of Halloween 1960
A diverse batch of costumed children spooked the Southwest Missouri State College campus on October 1960, a few days before Halloween. The children were participants in the traditional Goblin Parade, held each year by kindergarten students from the Greenwood training school. Before setting off on their march through Greenwood and SMS classrooms, the group paused for a quick photo with News-Leader staff. They traveled in silence — not even speaking to one another — in order to keep their identities secret. Apart from the goblins, the costumes included ballerinas, cowboys, a skeleton or two, and a few assorted ghouls, to name a few. That same day, Springfield Schools Superintendent Willard Graff announced that Halloween costume parades would be discontinued at several elementary schools. Graff directed that school observances be limited to assemblies and simple classroom parties without costumes. “We have been trying to play down observance of Halloween at school for fear it would overstimulate children into carrying over the observance into the community,” he explained. “For safety’s sake, we have said that the parades shouldn’t leave the school grounds.” This image is part of a much larger collection of historically rich photographs from the News-Leader’s photo archive. Each week,
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Establishing Space: How one AfricanAmerican curator makes room amidshifting DEI priorities
Rain falls softly through grumpy grayscale clouds on a Tuesday in early June, the kind that slows the day and sharpens every sound. The drive to Fern Logan’s home curves through a quiet neighborhood that feels like a world away from Carbondale. Stepping out onto the wet, slate-gray gravel...
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Old Appleton Fall Festival this weekend benefits the Apple Creek Bridge
Missouri Updates
Local Lakes and Ponds to Be Stocked With Rainbow Trout Starting November 1
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will start its annual winter trout program on November 1, 2025. Nearly 9,200 rainbow trout will be stocked in four urban waters in southeast Missouri. The locations are Legion Lake in Perryville, Rotary Lake in Jackson, Sikeston Recreation Complex Pond, and Capaha Park Pond in Cape Girardeau. MDC Fisheries Biologist Salvador Mondragon said the program gives local anglers a chance to fish for trout in winter. Trout are not native to Missouri but can live in cold, stocked waters during winter.
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SIU symphony, youth orchestras to perform Nov. 10 in Shryock Auditorium
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra will present a free, public concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. Under the direction of Rossana Cauti, assistant professor of practice in the SIU School of Music and music director of the symphony and youth orchestras, the evening will feature three contrasting masterworks that span the classical and 20th century repertoires. The works are Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 10 in D Major, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat Major, K. 364, and Benjamin Britten’s Simple Symphony, Op. 4.
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Southeast Missouri youth celebrate first duck hunts
ADVANCE — The wetlands of southeast Missouri echoed with the sounds of youth and tradition as two young hunters, Gage Westbrook and Reed Stovall, experienced their first duck hunts this past weekend. Both boys, hailing from Advance, joined the ranks of local youth taking part in the region’s longstanding outdoor heritage.
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Southeast Mo. restaurants pay it forward with community meal programs
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Two Heartland restaurants are helping community members access meals through pay-it-forward programs that allow customers to cover costs for those who cannot afford to eat out. Amy Franklin, who owns Cheesecake Ninja in Jackson with her husband, said the couple started their program after experiencing...
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Old Appleton Fall Festival set for Nov. 1
OLD APPLETON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Old Appleton Fall Festival is set for Saturday, November 1. Organizers say it will be at the red bridge off of Highway 61 in Old Appleton. They’ll have a bounce house, vendors, food and more from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., as well as a trunk-or-treat event for the kids from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Southeast Missouri youth celebrate first duck hunts
ADVANCE — The wetlands of southeast Missouri echoed with the sounds of youth and tradition as two young hunters, Gage Westbrook and Reed Stovall, experienced their first duck hunts this past weekend. Both boys, hailing from Advance, joined the ranks of local youth taking part in the region’s longstanding outdoor heritage.
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Jackson students to perform fall play ‘The 12 Worst Breakups of All Time’
Jackson students, shown from left, Cade Gregory, Destanie Cambron, Samantha Slinkard and Izabell Boren rehearse “The 12 Worst Breakups of All Time.” Photo by Jay Forness. The Jackson High School drama department will present its fall play, “The 12 Worst Breakups of All Time,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Nov. 1.
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Classic Rock DJ ‘KevyKev’ dies after battle with West Nile virus
PERRYVILLE — Kevin Russell, a local radio personality known to listeners as “KevyKev,” died Thursday, Oct. 9, after a weeks-long fight with the West Nile virus. He was 62. Russell, who helped build and manage Classic Rock 93.1 KBDZ in Perryville, became ill about five weeks ago...
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Mary Jane Burgers & Brew: Perryville’s delicious dining destination
If you’ve never enjoyed a meal at Mary Jane Burgers & Brew at 102 N. Jackson St. in Perryville, it might be time to make that a priority. In a region dotted with lunch and dinner spots, Mary Jane Burgers & Brew has carved out a reputation for its mix of solid food, friendly atmosphere, and clever concept.
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PHS drama to bring Shakespeare’s funniest comedy to life
The Perryville High School Drama Department’s Silver Dagger Players are set to take the stage with one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Nov. 6–8 at 7 p.m. at the Perry Park Center. Tickets are $7 for the performances, which promise an...
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Experience Halloween at the Glenn House
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Plenty of spooky fun is happening Halloween night at the Glenn House in downtown Cape Girardeau. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 31, families can come by for trick-or-treating and a look at the house’s spooky halls, including a mock Victorian funeral scene.
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Turning stress into success: Addressing preparation and unrest about academic advising
In the ever-evolving landscape of academic advising, the experiences of students at SEMO highlight the critical role effective communication and preparation play in transforming stress into success. Advisors prepare for advising by gathering information about each student and their academic journey. For Mass Media Advisor Michael Simmons, that journey starts...