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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 · 5d
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Discovery Park America uses more than 3 million lights in holiday display

UNION CITY, Tenn. (Heartland News) - Discovery Park of America will use more than three million lights to decorate the park during its annual “Let it Glow” Christmas event. Let it Glow starts with an opening-night event on November 13 at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will include a...

Union City, TN · 2d
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Finishing Touches Still To Be Completed At Levi Miles Playground

Paris, Tenn.–The finishing touches at the Levi Miles Playground will be coming soon with the donor wall and a sign for the state-of-the-art playground still to be completed. Paris Parks and Recreation Director Tony Lawrence provided an update on the progress of the playground at Monday evening’s parks and rec board meeting. The playground is located at Ogburn Park and was developed by the Levi Miles Foundation in partnership with the city of Paris. The playground is an all-inclusive 1.32-acre multi-zone layout and features ADA-compliant accessible play structures and restrooms. Groundbreaking was held April 23, 2025. The playground is the dream of David and Shayna Miles. Shannon McFarlin photo.

Paris, TN · 2d
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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 · 1d
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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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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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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 4d

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Nobody Leaves Hungry From These 8 Missouri Barbecue Joints Older Than Most Of Their Customers

Some barbecue spots in Missouri have been feeding people since your grandparents were kids. They have survived new highways, changing tastes, and plenty of trendy competition, and they still pack the house. This list covers eight joints across Kansas City, St. Louis, Sedalia, Belton, and Dexter that have been smoking...

Kansas City, MO · 4d

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Lotta Pals: The Local Internet Sensation

Lotta Pals is quickly becoming Farmington High School’s online sensation, having Evan, Easton, Ben, and Leylan’s antics blow up in popularity. “Lotta Pals” is a group of four Farmington Seniors, Evan Clowdus, Ben Talley, Leylan Stone, and Easton Lashley that have been creating videos since September 20th. They have been filming videos all around Farmington.

Farmington, MO · 4d

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Missouri poet laureate Justin Hamm visits Cape Girardeau

Missouri Poet Laureate Justin Hamm gave a free public poetry reading on Oct. 29 at Catapult Creative House in Cape Girardeau. Following the reading was a Q&A and book signing. Photo by Jay Forness. Missouri Poet Laureate Justin Hamm visited Southeast Missouri State University for a public poetry reading on...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 1d

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These 8 Illinois Restaurants Belong On Your Bucket List Faster Than You Can Say Delicious

Want to find the most delicious restaurants in Illinois for your bucket list?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and truly memorable meals!. 1. Alongi’s Italian Restaurant (Du Quoin) There are restaurants you visit once and forget, and then there are restaurants that stick with you forever. Alongi’s...

Illinois · 5d

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Ninety years of tickling the ivories

Lou Newman’s lifelong passion brings joy to StoryPoint Carmel. StoryPoint Carmel the sound of piano music is a familiar part of everyday life, thanks to 95-year-old resident Louise “Lou” Newman. With nearly 500 songs in her repertoire, Lou plays daily, filling the senior living community with familiar melodies and bringing smiles to residents, team members, and visitors.

New Madrid, MO · 3d

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Toys 'R' Us location coming to Paducah

Paducah, KY · 3d

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Pretzel-Bun Sandwiches And Little Desserts Make This Missouri Cafe A Tempting Lunch Detour

Bacon, lettuce, and homemade ranch get piled onto a toasted pretzel roll here, and it’s called Stella’s Sandwich. That alone made me curious. I like a cafe that puts its own name on the line. The desserts are part of the fun too. A whole lineup comes in...

Ste. Genevieve, MO · 4d

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Breakfast Gets Hard To Choose At This Fourth-Generation Missouri Bakery With Nearly 60 Donuts

Nearly 60 kinds of donuts can show up at one family bakery counter. That number alone makes choosing breakfast feel like a pleasant little crisis. The doors open at 5 AM on weekdays, before most of us find our car keys. Everything gets made from scratch daily. The chocolate frosted...

Perryville, MO · 9d

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Southern Illinois Has 8 Small-Town Diners Worth The Long Drive For Breakfast Alone

Some of the best mornings start with a plain little building you almost drive right past. You walk in hungry, grab a booth, and suddenly the bacon, biscuits, and coffee turn an ordinary trip into a story you keep telling. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet breakfast spots, tucked...

Southern Illinois, IL · 7d

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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 · 7d

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This Kentucky Donut Shop Makes Donuts So Good People Drive Hours Just To Get A Box

Nineteen kinds of donuts, hand-cut from scratch every single day, starting at 5 in the morning. That’s the daily routine at one little family-owned shop in western Kentucky. That sounds like a great reason to set an early alarm. The recipes here go back to 1955. The founder learned...

Paducah, KY · 11d