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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...

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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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Oisín Dilger appointed carillonneur, Centralia Bell Tower

Oisín Dilger is appointed carillonneur for the Centralia Bell Tower, Centralia, Illinois. Originally from Galway, Ireland, he earned a music degree from University College Cork during which time he began studying carillon with Adrian Gebruers. He received the Quercus Scholarship of Performing Arts in 2023 and the following year the Staf Gebruers Memorial Award. Dilger has studied at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium, and has performed across Belgium, the Netherlands, and in the United States. He further studied organ at the conservatory of Mechelen.

Centralia, IL · 1d
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SIU’s Marching Salukis find their voice

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Marching Salukis are changing what their band looks like. This fall, a singer joined them on the field for the first time in the band’s known history, and three drum majors are leading out front for the second year in a row.

Carbondale, IL · 1d
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National display on Revolutionary War now in Salem

A national touring display of the American Revolutionary War Experience is in Salem now through November 19th. The Salem and Centralia chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution both applied to receive the display from the national organization and then elected to work together to bring the display to the area.

Salem, IL · 21h

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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 · 21h

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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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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

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SEMO Marching Band member, Ethan Kopinski of Washington, IL, selected to perform in 2028 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ireland

The Southeast Missouri State University Marching Band will take its sound and Redhawk spirit to Ireland in 2028 after being selected to perform in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, part of the St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin. The invitation followed an extensive application and selection process, requiring recent performance videos,...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 10d

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Christopher Hacker – Zion, Longtown Charter Member

When we look at a list of charter members of Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown, which was established in 1897, we will see 3 different men with the name, Hacker. One of them was Christ (Christopher) Hacker. He will be a main character in today’s post. Christopher Hacker was...

Perry County, MO · 12d

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Thriller on Themis returning to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Dancing zombies are returning to downtown Cape Girardeau ahead of Halloween. The “Thriller on Themis” community event hosted by Vintage Now is set for Thursday, October 29, at 6:04 p.m. This is the event’s second year. Organizers said this year’s free...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 15d