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Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Southern Illinois for holiday appearances

MARION, Ill. (KBSI) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Southern Illinois this November, giving residents several opportunities to see the horses up close during the holiday season. The Clydesdales will be available for free stable viewing at the Pavilion in Marion on four dates:. – Tuesday, Nov....

Marion, IL · 2d
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IDNR: Mountain lion spotted in Jackson, Union Counties found dead

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (Heartland News) - A young male mountain lion recently spotted in southern Illinois has been found dead, the Ill. Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday. The IDNR said the mountain lion’s remains were discovered by a hunter in Jackson County near the Union County line. The...

Jackson County, IL · 2d
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‘Purple with a Purpose’ brings awareness to Southern Illinois' homeless youth

METROPOLIS, Ill. — While Metropolis is known as the Home of Superman, purple bows around the Superman statue are serving as a reminder that not all Massac County residents have a place to call home, which is especially hard for its youngest residents. For the second year, Regional Office...

Massac County, IL · 15h
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Former Pemiscot County School Employee Admits Embezzling

(Cape Girardeau, Mo.) A former employee of the North Pemiscot County R-1 School District is admitting embezzling $1.46 million from the district. 64 year old Tammy Louise Barnes,of Pemiscot County, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to three counts of bank fraud. Barnes admitted that between December 13th of 2018, and June 3rd of 2024, she transferred money from the district’s bank account to her own account in about 57 different electronic transactions. According to her plea she stole a total of $1,467,247.49. As an employee, Barnes had access to the district’s bank account in order to pay legitimate school expenses. The Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) covered $1 million of the loss. At sentencing, Barnes will be ordered to repay the money. She’ll first have to reimburse the district $467,247 and then repay the Insurance Council. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on February 18th. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, or both prison and a fine.

Pemiscot County, MO · 1d
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Kentucky town named one of the best lakeside retirement spots by Southern Living

Kentucky has 45 major lakes across the Commonwealth, but only one spot made Southern Living's list of the South’s best lake towns for retirees. On a list of 17 southern lake towns “where retirement feels like a vacation,” Paducah earned a spot. Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, the two largest lakes in the Commonwealth, sit near Paducah, and three rivers, the Ohio, Cumberland and Tennessee, meet in or around the town. “Paducah and the small towns that surround it offer up fun on the area’s many lakes and rivers,” the magazine said. The Paducah Riverfront sits on the shores of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers. According to the city , the riverfront has a “variety of can’t-miss sites,” including historical markers, murals, festivals, fireworks, concerts and boat docks. The town hosts events year round. Here are some coming up this week: Wednesday, Nov. 11 2026 Veterans Day opening ceremony and parade. Sewing for a sustainable future: Unlocking the language of patterns. Veterans Day Sunrise Reveille at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza. Thursday, Nov. 12 Merry Mingle Market at the Troutt Old Time General Store and Market. Mystery movie + meet and greet with West Kentucky Rockin’ Rollers Derby Team. Suncatchers or

Kentucky · 3d

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Grab A Sandwich From This Old-School Deli Tucked Inside A Kentucky Market Like It’s 1985

Some sandwiches are just lunch, and then there are the sandwiches at Midtown Market in Paducah, Kentucky, which are something closer to a religious experience wrapped in perfectly pressed bread. If you haven’t made the drive to this beloved neighborhood market yet, consider this your official wake-up call. Now...

Paducah, KY · 5d

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On this day in 1899: 761 turkeys marched from Oak Ridge to Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - On this day, 127 years ago, a group marched 761 turkeys from Oak Ridge to Cape Girardeau. A photo in the archives shows people gathered to watch as the turkeys are marched down the Mississippi River waterfront. According to the Missouri State Archives, on...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 3d

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'I was terrified, and we did it anyway': Oklahoma man and dog bring cross-country journey to Paducah

PADUCAH — Robert Cowden and his dog Enzo took a stop Wednesday in Paducah on their journey canoeing the entirety of the Ohio River. The pair began their journey in late April with an 1,100 mile walk from Kansas to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From there, Cowden and Enzo launched their canoe, Amazing Grace, from the start of the Ohio River in Pittsburgh.

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Pack Your Bags For This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Town Where Homes Go For Under $150,000

Nobody puts Mayfield, Kentucky on their vision board, and that is precisely what makes it one of the smartest places you could possibly end up. Sitting in the far western corner of Kentucky in the Jackson Purchase region, Mayfield is the county seat of Graves County and a town that operates with the quiet confidence of someone who knows they don’t need to prove anything to anybody.

Mayfield, KY · 3d

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Southbound I-55 clear in Cape Girardeau after crash

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Southbound Interstate 55 is clear near the 94 mile marker after a crash on Thursday afternoon, November 12. According to Cape Girardeau police, traffic was backed up for a while. They said the road was clear just after 2 p.m.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 17h

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Scores Of Senior Home Delivered Meals Remain Suspended In WKY

Despite the reported downturn in funding, regional officials are trying to keep senior home delivered meals on the menu. During Monday afternoon’s Pennyrile Area Development District meeting in Hopkinsville, Aging & Independent Living Director Amanda Stokes gave comprehensive update on the program’s current state, and where leadership plans to go from here.

Hopkinsville, KY · 2d

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Kentucky Career Center to host job fair on Nov. 17

PADUCAH — Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The event will take place at the KCC, located at 416 S. Sixth St., Paducah, KY 42003. According to a flyer, the employers listed below...

Paducah, KY · 18h

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Southern Illinois Hides 6 Restaurants Worth Driving Hours For Fried Chicken

Some of the best meals in Illinois come from places you would drive right past without a second look. A gravel lot, a plain sign, maybe a farmhouse porch, and then a plate of crackling, golden chicken that ruins every drive-thru for you. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet...

Illinois · 21h

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Kentucky-Illinois Weather Alert: Paducah 27° Freeze Nov. 12-16

Northwest winds gusting to 23 mph give way to cold mornings across western Kentucky and southern Illinois.

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Van de Ven, Rayoum Commit to Murray State Volleyball

(Paducah, KY) Leopold’s Ashtyn Van de Ven and Valle Catholic’s Lexie Rayoum have both signed to play college volleyball with Murray State University. Van de Ven was a four year starter at Leopold. This season, she tallied 152 kills, 903 assists, 45 aces, and 270 digs in 105 sets.

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Marion County forfeits to Paducah Tilghman in state playoffs

LEBANON — Marion County forfeited its game to Paducah Tilghman in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Due to a depleted number of participants, Marion County made the difficult decision to forfeit the postseason matchup to Paducah Tilghman. Injuries and...

Paducah, KY · 2d

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Paducah VFW post sees membership growth

PADUCAH — According to a 2024 PBS NewsHour report, the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization has lost nearly half its national membership since its peak in 1992. But at Jackson Harris VFW Post 1191 in Paducah, Senior Vice Commander Tex Shockley said membership is growing. “We’re actually at 115%...

Paducah, KY · 1d

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Students surprise Paducah Middle principal with state award

PADUCAH — Paducah Middle School Principal Geco Ross received the Kentucky Educator Award on Tuesday, with the Kentucky Department of Education commending his leadership and dedication to education. According to KDE Director of Educator Recruitment and Development Veda Stewart, the Kentucky Educator Award includes a $500 cash prize, a...

Paducah, KY · 2d

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d

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Anna Veterans Day parade sees highest turn out in years

ANNA, Ill. — Nearly 90 organizations participated in this year's Veterans Day parade, with officials saying it was the largest turn out since the COVID-19 pandemic. High school bands from Metropolis to Cobden performed, with churches and business following up the rear end of the parade as veterans and residents watched along from the sidewalks.

Anna, IL · 1d