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Annual Vulture Fest returns to Makanda this weekend

MAKANDA, Ill. (KBSI) — The annual Vulture Fest returns to downtown Makanda this weekend, featuring live music, local artists, food vendors and shopping. The free festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, along the village’s historic boardwalk. Live performances will...

Makanda, IL · 25d
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Freakytown Returns for 18th Halloween Celebration

Ghosts, goblins, witches and other creatures of the night will soon invade downtown Fredericktown, but there’s no reason to panic. It’s all part of one of Madison County’s most popular Halloween traditions. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce will present its 18th annual Freakytown celebration Saturday, Oct....

Fredericktown, MO · 27d
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1938 Murphysboro film gets $20,000 preservation grant

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (HEARTLAND NEWS) — A nearly 90-year-old look at life in Murphysboro is getting another chance to be seen, this time with the possibility of much better picture quality. The Jackson County Historical Society received a $20,000 grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation to professionally preserve original...

Murphysboro, IL · 26d
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Fire Department Probes Womack Hotel Safety Procedures

Members of the Fredericktown Fire Department recently traded their usual firefighting duties for a tour of one of the city’s most historic buildings, but the visit had a serious purpose. Firefighters visited the Womack Hotel on Thursday, Oct. 8, to familiarize themselves with the building’s layout and review safety...

Fredericktown, MO · 27d
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Southeast Missouri sites preserve Indigenous history, culture

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Indigenous Peoples’ Day is bringing attention to Native American history and culture, with two southeast Missouri sites offering opportunities to learn about the region’s past and the communities that shaped it. Trail of Tears State Park preserves part of the route thousands...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 26d

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Haunted Hall of Horror celebrates 35 years with ‘The Final Showing’ in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The Haunted Hall of Horror is celebrating 35 years of scares in Cape Girardeau with the opening of its 2026 season, “The Final Showing,” on Friday, Oct. 9. Hosted by the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, the annual Halloween attraction takes...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 29d

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River to River yard sale in southern Illinois this weekend

Vendors all along Highway 146 in southern Illinois will over hidden treasures for sale this weekend.

Southern Illinois, IL · 29d

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Cape Girardeau County Historical Society to celebrate 100 years at annual banquet

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society will be celebrating its 100th anniversary at its annual autumn banquet next month. According to organizers, the banquet is set for Sunday, November 1 at 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 3305 High Street in Jackson.

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 27d

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Let's Talk Business: Fueling the Future: Inside Missouri's Quiet Economic Engine and Our Local Growth Wave

Last week’s Cape Chamber Membership Blitz wrapped up with an incredible milestone: 20 new members officially joining our ranks! Even better? Many of these new faces represent fresh, brand-new businesses planting their flags right here in the Cape area. This local surge isn’t just an isolated burst of energy, it’s part of a much larger, highly encouraging wave of entrepreneurship sweeping across the entire state of Missouri.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 27d

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More than 2,300 students expected at construction career event in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – More than 2,300 high school students from across Southeast Missouri are expected to explore careers in construction and skilled trades during the 2026 Build My Future Southeast Missouri event Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. The event, organized by...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 29d

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Former pastor appears in court, pleads not guilty to grooming charges

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — Jared Denney, a former leader at a McCracken County church, appeared Friday before Judge Jenny Hines in McCracken County District Court for arraignment, at which time a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Denney was arrested as a result of an investigation which...

Mccracken County, KY · 29d

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Murphysboro historical society to restore near 100-year-old film with grant funding

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — The Jackson County Historical Society is beginning the process of restoring a nearly 100-year-old film shot in Murphysboro. The historical society is using a grant awarded by the National Film Preservation Foundation to help pay for the restoration. "The grant we were awarded was the maximum...

Murphysboro, IL · 29d

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Public Invited as Treasurer Malek Promotes Financial Independence Programs in Farmington

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek will visit Farmington on Tuesday, October 13, as he continues a statewide initiative to raise awareness of financial resources and savings opportunities available to individuals with disabilities and their families. During his visit to the LIFE Center for Independent Living, Treasurer Malek will highlight Missouri's...

Missouri · 29d

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Cape County to expand satellite offices in Cape Girardeau

The commission presented the Cape County Firefighters Association for Fire Safety Week on Oct. 4-10. Photo by Denise Slinkard. The County satellite offices in Cape Girardeau will be expanding to better serve citizens in the area following the Sept. 24 commission meeting. Commissioners approved a lease with the Rhodes Group in the amount of $54,398 a year for the suite next to the current office’s location in the building at 2311 Bloomfield Road in Cape.

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 10-08

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Catholic priests say a Missouri jail holding ICE detainees told them to hand Communion wafers to guards, and now the St. Louis Archdiocese is suing

The Archdiocese of St. Louis has officially filed a federal lawsuit against Ste. Genevieve County officials and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership, alleging that the current jail policies are blocking Catholic detainees from practicing their faith. This legal action claims that the Ste. Genevieve County Jail is violating the First Amendment rights of those held in its custody by preventing priests from administering essential sacraments like confession and communion. As reported by The Hill , according to the filing, the priests are unable to perform their duties because the jail mandates that all visits must happen through glass barriers. They have to use a telephone system to communicate, which completely rules out the private, face-to-face contact required for Catholic sacraments. The jail’s own website confirms that visitations are restricted to a single four-hour window on Sundays, with 30-minute blocks handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. The lawsuit points out that other groups, including attorneys and consular officials, are granted exceptions to the no-contact and time-limitation rules. The Archdiocese previously tried to resolve the matter through direct requests The Archdiocese notes that it tried to resolve this through direct requests, but the response from jail leadership was that they

Ste. Genevieve County, MO · 10-07

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Cape Parks and Rec department launches beautification program

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - The City of Cape Girardeau has launched a program to keep city parks clean and free from trash and clutter. The program is called Pitch in for Parks and the city is giving away clean-up kits to make it a little easier for volunteers.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 29d

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Jackson Backyard BBQ to benefit first responders Saturday

JACKSON, Mo., (KBSI) – The Jackson Backyard BBQ will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Jackson City Park in Jackson, Missouri, to benefit The BackStoppers Inc., an organization that supports families of fallen first responders. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the park’s bandshell...

Jackson, MO · 29d

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MO residents raise concerns over data center resource usage

Cities and towns across Missouri are facing the reality of a data center being built nearby. As of late September, there were 13 active data center projects across nine Missouri counties, according to Missouri Data Centers, a website that tracks data center construction. One of those active projects is in...

Missouri · 10-08

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Scarecrow Stroll brings fall festivities to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Scarecrows are popping up throughout downtown Cape Girardeau as local businesses participate in the Riverfront Fall Festival’s Scarecrow Stroll. The event encourages businesses to create and display scarecrows while inviting community members to explore downtown, take photos and support local shops. Participating businesses...

Cape Girardeau, MO · 10-08