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Clean-Tasting Catfish Is What Keeps Locals Coming Back To This Mom-And-Pop Jackson, Tennessee Hole-In-The-Wall

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep frying fish the way folks in West Tennessee like it. On a busy Jackson road crowded with national fast food chains, one modest old building has quietly built a loyal following for years. People drive in from Memphis and from towns 45...

Jackson, TN · 3d

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The Peach Cobbler Factory Brings Famous Cobbler and Banana Pudding to Jackson, Tennessee

Famous Cobblers and Banana Puddings Headed to Jackson Community. “We are thrilled to continue planting our roots throughout the South, where our brand’s story began. Jackson, Tennessee, is another exciting addition to our growing national footprint,” said Greg George, CEO and Co-Owner of the brand. “We are proud to welcome Eric Knight to The Peach Cobbler Factory family and look forward to bringing our incredible desserts and Southern hospitality to this wonderful community.”

Jackson, TN · 8d

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In 1993, a Tennessee Man Started Digging a Pool in His Backyard. Now the 500K-Gallon Oasis Requires 100 Lbs. of Chlorine a Week

Micky Thornton started the massive project over 30 years ago

Covington, TN · 7d

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Renovated Capitol Theatre To Present Christmas Show

Union City, Tenn.–Can you believe it is almost time to open The Capitol Theatre in two weeks!?. They are so excited to open the doors once again and for you to experience the magic of Christmas in our newly-renovated Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City! Make plans to attend the opening show, “Christmas at the Capitol,” on Sat., Nov. 28, 2026. Masquerade Theatre Alumni from over the past three decades will all be on stage together singing some of your favorite Christmas classics. You do not want to miss this special night!

Union City, TN · 1d

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Tyson Foods team members in Humboldt hold stuffed animal drive for Le Bonheur

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A small stuffed animal is making a big difference for kids facing some tough days. Team members at the Tyson Foods Humboldt Plant just wrapped up their 2nd annual Stuffed Animal Drive for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Jackson. They collected over 100 stuffed animals and more than 50 small toys to fill a treasure chest that young patients can choose from and take home.

Humboldt, TN · 1d

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Writer Jim Emison's new book revisits the 1940 killing of a Tennessee NAACP leader

Fifteen years before the nation was shocked by the murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi, a white supremacist murdered Elbert Williams, an NAACP leader in Tennessee. A new book brings light onto the little-known case and argues that it set the stage for decades of racial violence that followed across the South as Black citizens sought the right to vote. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports on the sad and, we should say, gruesome story.

Brownsville, TN · 17h

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Sunny’s Cafe coming to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cape Girardeau and is currently hiring employees. Sunny’s Cafe will be located at 338 Broadway St., Suite 102, inside the Marquette Tower. The space was previously occupied by Ground-A-Bout, which closed all four of its...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 3d

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IDNR confirms death of mountain lion in southern Illinois

JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed on Tuesday that a young male mountain lion that had been visiting southern Illinois for the past two months was found deceased. According to the IDNR, a hunter discovered the cat's remains in Jackson County, near the Union...

Jackson County, IL · 3d

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Sunny’s Cafe, Grace Coffee moving into former Ground-A-Bout spaces

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A new coffee shop is coming to downtown Cape Girardeau, and an established favorite is expanding locations. The new Sunny’s Cafe will open in the Marquette Tower on Broadway Street. According to its Facebook page, they are currently hiring baristas and other crew...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 3d

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Ancient Earthen Mounds Still Rise Above The Farmland At This Overlooked Missouri Historic Site

A 16-foot temple mound, built by hand one basket of dirt at a time, still stands in the middle of farm country. Nobody even knows what its builders called their town. Six earthen mounds remain from a fortified village that thrived roughly 1000 to 1400 AD. Log walls with bastions once wrapped around it.

East Prairie, MO · 1d

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This Missouri Cafe Is Famous For Hot Dinner Rolls Tossed Across The Dining Room

At this Missouri restaurant, you don’t have to wait for the bread basket. The rolls come flying straight across the dining room. Raise your hand and hope your catching skills are better than mine. It all started in 1976, when a server couldn’t get through a packed dining room....

Sikeston, MO · 1d

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More than 2,200 trout stocked at Sikeston Complex Lake for winter fishing

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation stocked 2,240 trout at Sikeston Complex Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 11, ahead of the winter fishing season. According to the city of Sikeston, anglers can begin fishing for the trout, but fishing will be catch-and-release only until Feb. 1. Beginning...

Sikeston, MO · 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 · 4d

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Holiday-themed historic sites tour in Cape Girardeau County

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Cape Girardeau County History Center and Legacy Preservation Enterprise are coming together to host an eight-stop, holiday-themed tour. It’s set for noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 29 and will take tourists on a journey through the Jackson area. Abraham...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 2d

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Convos with Cunningham: Local historian, author Tom Neumeyer

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - On this episode of Convos with Cunningham, Jeff talks with local historian and author Tom Neumeyer about his new book. The book, “Cape Girardeau & Jackson: Past & Present,” looks at historical events and places in Cape Girardeau and Jackson, Mo.

Jackson, MO · 2d

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Local Author Pens Historical Fiction Book

(Farmington, Mo.) Local author, Jack Ward Skinner, has a new book. It’s the second installment in his continuing saga of the Calliott family. Skinner says The book is called “War and Promise” and it’s set in the time of the War of 1812. Skinner says he has several book signings coming up for those who wish to purchase a copy.

Farmington, MO · 3d

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Preview: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Magic Ballet is coming to SEMO

The Cape Girardeau community has a chance to feel the Christmas magic early this holiday season. “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” will be coming to Southeast Missouri State University on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The performance will take place at SEMO’s Donald C. Bendell Performance Hall. The show starts at 7:30 pm.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

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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 · 5d

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November Programs at Cape Nature Center Announced

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to participate in several free nature-themed activities throughout November at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center and other locations in southeast Missouri. Upcoming programs include opportunities to learn about prehistoric fish, explore nature trails and practice hunting skills...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 4d

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10 Missouri Fried Chicken Dinners Folks Would Argue Over Before Any Fancy Steak

One Missouri restaurant has been tossing hot dinner rolls across the dining room since 1942. Servers fling them, and you catch them. I love that a fried chicken trip can come with a side of outfield practice. That same spirit runs through this whole list. One spot sells mashed potatoes...

Kansas City, MO · 6d