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Fredericktown FFA Competes in ‘Super Farmer’ Relay

The Fredericktown FFA Chapter held its September meeting Sept. 22, with approximately 44 members in attendance. The chapter officer team conducted the meeting, which was followed by a competitive relay game called “Super Farmer.”. Following the closing ceremonies, officers explained the rules of the competition, which featured four teams...

Fredericktown, MO · 13d

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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

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These 7 Hidden State Parks In Kentucky Are Better Than Any Netflix Binge

Ready to swap your couch for something better at hidden state parks in Kentucky?. These 7 state parks offer stunning natural beauty and unforgettable adventures!. 1. Kingdom Come State Park (Cumberland) Kentucky’s mountains have been keeping a secret, and that secret is Kingdom Come State Park. Tucked away in...

Kentucky · 23d

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Walker's Bluff Winery update

Williamson County-based Kingdom Collective Ministries is leasing the property.

Williamson County, IL · 16d

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Wine & Witches event to benefit Jonesboro Public Library

MAKANDA, Ill. (Heartland News) - An evening of Halloween spirit, music, and wine will benefit the Jonesboro Public Library. Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda will host the Wine & Witches fundraiser on October 30 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Tuscan Sun Pavilion at Blue Sky will be decorated for Halloween. Participants will enjoy music, small plates, and drinks at the fundraiser.

Jonesboro, IL · 15d

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Stoddard County superintendents raise concerns over Missouri’s new A-F school grading system

STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — Superintendents from eight Stoddard County school districts are raising concerns about Missouri’s new A-F school grading system ahead of the release of preliminary grades for public schools across the state. In a letter dated Oct. 21, the Stoddard County Activities Association addressed parents,...

Stoddard County, MO · 16d

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Public hearings opened for lowering speed limit at various county roads

The Cape Girardeau County Commissioners opened public hearings on both Thursday, Oct. 15, and Monday, Oct. 19, for establishing a speed limit of 35 miles per hours on County Roads 222, 226, 227, 228, 324, 327, 330 an 332 as well as restricting and prohibiting the parking, standing or stopping of vehicles on the roadway of asphalt-paved county roads owned or controlled by the county, to authorize the erection of official signs and providing penalties for violations.

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 15d

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This Charming Wooden Bridge In Missouri Will Whisk You Back To A Simpler, Bygone Era

There’s a wooden bridge in Burfordville, Missouri that has been quietly standing its ground while the rest of the world lost its mind. The Historic Burfordville Covered Bridge isn’t just a pretty piece of old timber. It’s a genuine, honest-to-goodness portal to a time when life moved slower,...

Missouri · 17d

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Detailed Map of Mine La Motte, Missouri

This beautifully detailed map of Mine La Motte, Missouri was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It’s a one-of-a-kind view of Mine La Motte that combines accurate data with a vintage aesthetic. The map shows every building in its true location, many of the roads carry their names, and the shaded topographic relief shows the shape of the land.

Mine La Motte, MO · 22d

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Choate to stay open after lawsuit, new bills filed

(The Center Square) – An Illinois state representative says the attempted closure of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center shows that the Illinois Department of Human Services is failing vulnerable residents and taxpayers. Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Tripp announced on Tuesday that IDHS withdrew its request for closure application to shut down Choate. State Rep. Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, filed four bills last Thursday aimed at protecting Choate residents and jobs. “Very long I've said that DHS is mismanaged, and they didn't even realize that they couldn't shut it and shut those beds down like they were planning,” Meier told The Center Square. Meier said the department had to prove there’s no need for hospital beds at Choate before closing it. “They spent about $30 million on Choate, then they announced they're going to basically close most of it. How smart is that for the Illinois taxpayer?” Meier said. House Bill 5825 restricts further bed reductions at state-operated facilities for people with developmental disabilities. “It's saying you have to abide by the law. This is just enforcing it. They can't take somebody from an SODC site and say they don't need these services when they really do,” Meier said. Meier

Illinois · 17d

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Paducah mobile home park residents express concern over rent increases

PADUCAH — Residents at Country Aire Mobile Home Park in Paducah are adjusting to another rent increase. Some in the neighborhood worry whether they can afford the new rate or will have to find other housing options. Many people who live at Country Aire are on a fixed income,...

Paducah, KY · 18d

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Live music, artisan vendors anchor expanded Riverfront Fall Festival in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Riverfront Fall Festival returns to downtown Cape Girardeau with a larger location to accommodate more vendors, live entertainment, and family activities. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Boardman Hutson Pavilion Lot at the corner of Independence...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 18d

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2026 Jackson County Election Previews

Elections can be incredibly difficult to navigate. The Daily Egyptian hopes to make it a little easier for southern Illinois folks to cast their ballots this November with a full picture of the candidates, their campaigns and how/where Jackson County residents can vote in the upcoming midterms. Jackson County residents...

Jackson County, IL · 17d

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Incumbent Republican Paul Jacobs, Democrat Tamiko Mueller vie for 59th state senate seat

Illinois’ 59th district state senate is being challenged by a Democrat for the first time since 2018, as Democratic nominee Tamiko Mueller looks to defeat incumbent Paul Jacobs, a Republican who was appointed this past June by the Illinois General Assembly after Dale Fowler, R, left office. Mueller, 51,...

Illinois · 18d

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Jackson County voters to decide on 4 contested county board races

Editor’s Note: This story, which ran in print Oct. 21, 2026, incorrectly stated that Debra Mileur worked for John Rendleman before being elected to the District 5 board. Mileur was appointed after Rendleman’s death, not elected. This story has been updated to correct that error. On Tuesday, Nov....

Jackson County, IL · 18d

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Oktoberfest in Sikeston to support community arts center

SIKESTON Mo. (Heartland News) - The Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation (DAEOC) will host an Oktoberfest event in Sikeston in support of a community arts center. Gates open at 6 p.m on Saturday, October 24. The event will take place off of Center St. in the downtown area. Organizers say...

Sikeston, MO · 17d

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The St. Francois Mountain Region Archaeological Society Meets

The St. Francois Mountain Region Chapter of the Missouri Archaeological Society held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening at the Ozark Regional Library. Since starting the chapter in May, membership has now climbed to over 40, with more members joining on Thursday night. Most members live in and around Fredericktown, with a few from as far away as St. Louis and Hermitage, Missouri. Members range in age from 5 to 80. Membership is free.

Fredericktown, MO · 17d

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Thriller on Themis’ returns to downtown Cape Girardeau Oct. 29

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Zombies will take over downtown Cape Girardeau as Vintage NOW Productions brings back its annual “Thriller on Themis” Halloween celebration Thursday, Oct. 29. The free community event will take place on Themis Street, featuring a live performance inspired by Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,”...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 16d

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Committee proposes doubling restaurant, hotel tax for sports tourism in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A city committee is proposing to double Cape Girardeau’s restaurant and hotel tax to fund new sports tourism projects presented to the city council on Monday. Box Fox, the former mayor and co-chair of the Parks Vision for the Future Committee, said sports...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 17d

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