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Not everyone hit the road for the holiday weekend. Some stayed in Cape Girardeau and celebrated local events.
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The 4th annual Smooth Jazz on the River Festival continued in Cairo
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A truck show drove people to downtown Perryville, as well as fueled funds for the Down Syndrome Association.
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Making sure every child has what they need for back to school. That’s the goal of an event happening tomorrow in Cape Girardeau.
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Today in Poplar Bluff, 100 residents received the gift of sound--and that includes 11-year-old Alyson Murphy.
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Today was the last day of the Yamaha Demo Days in Marion at Oasis Power Sports.
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Community leaders joined together to honor Paul Page, known to many as the man behind the Charleston Housing Authority.
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Shining Light Outreach Center opened its doors for people to come and take showers and supply them with food and water.
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A public dedication ceremony took place at 12 p.m. to establish historical markers from the Illinois State Historical Society in front of the Chamber of Commerce Building on Market Street.
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One Southern Illinois group is remembering the dropping of the hydrogen bomb and is fighting for peace.
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The newly remodeled Oliver House in Jackson, Missouri was open for tours today.
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Those in the Heartland got to tour the Motor Vessel Mississippi today at the Cape Girardeau Riverfront.
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A man charged with arson in a fire at the Cape Girardeau Islamic Center received the max recommended sentencing.
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Helping the community through music and action is just what Kevin Lucas and the Good Samaritan Ministries are doing.
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In Jackson, history buffs from all across the Heartland got a chance to learn a little more about American history.
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Today in Cape Girardeau, an annual fishing tournament took place and it was the battle of the biggest catch.
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More than 100 vendors were present at the expo gathering today for the Southern Illinois Made Expo.
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A New York film school student recently returned to her hometown here in the Heartland to work on an upcoming project.
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Students from nine Missouri schools participated in a mock DWI crash during the TRACTION conference held from July 16 through July 18 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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The Special Olympics helps raise money and change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities across the globe
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The Perryville Parks and Recreation Department hosted their annual Touch-A-Truck Event.
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Celebrations for the Fourth of July were held today at Fort D in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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The community of Benton, Missouri, had a city council meeting today, regarding residents being allowed to raise chickens.
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No doubt many of you have been blasting your air conditioners during the recent rise in temperature.
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Crews battled a large field fire this afternoon in Oak Ridge this afternoon.
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Education and activities take place at the excel center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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Monday, June 19 marks the first day of National Pollinator Week.
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The Cape Safari Park made a visit to the library and brought out a few of their fun furry--and some not-so-furry--friends for families and kids to see and learn about.
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Today at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau, kids enjoyed a sweet treat on their last day of science camp--ice cream they made themselves.
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Beggs Family Farm in Sikeston are preparing for one last festival of the season next weekend.
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Fishermen from all over the Heartland hit the waters of Rend Lake in Illinois for the 16th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament in memory of fallen soldier, Kyle Price.
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People in Cairo, Ill. held a celebration today in honor of Juneteenth.
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Teens take action as their skills are put to the test at a First Responder Camp at Touch of Nature on Tuesday, June 13.
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Piece by piece, kids are building friendships and colorful creations at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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Pride in the Park is making it’s way back to Cape Girardeau on Sunday, June 4.
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The western-loving community gathered in Cape Girardeau at the Osage Center for the Cowboy and Camping Outdoor Show.
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Many people gathered out at Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass, Ill. for the annual Blessing of the Jeeps event
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People from all over the Heartland visited Fort D in Cape Girardeau on May 28 as part of Memorial Day Weekend.
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It’s Memorial Day Weekend and some in the Heartland are celebrating by gathering with family and cooking up hot food.
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The National Veterans Memorial in Perryville celebrated the first day of Memorial Day Weekend by displaying items that people have left to remember
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Many people gathered today to honor their loved ones and veterans at Mound City National Cemetery.
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Good times were had a this month’s Senior Social at the Jackson Senior Center.
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The Paducah Fire Department and Police Department joined forces today to raise money for a local organization
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People from all over gathered in Sikeston today at the Jaycee Rodeo Arena for the annual Crawfish Boil.
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Heavy rain from storms Monday night into early Tuesday morning, May 16 caused damage in one Piedmont neighborhood.
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Mothers gathered today for Mother’s Day at Rusted Route Farms for an early and late brunch.
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Southeast Missouri State University established the Walter B. Wildman III Endowed Scholarship for civic engagement.
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Eighty-eight counties in Illinois are at an elevated level for COVID-19 by the CDC, up from 86 a week ago, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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Missouri One Call System will rebrand as Missouri 811 to better align with nationwide efforts to enhance public safety and prevent damage to underground facilities.
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