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‘Show Me Showdown’ returns to the Show Me Center in August

The Show Me Showdown returns to the Show Me Center in August.

By Amber RuchNovember 24, 2025 at 3:08 pm EST

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Multiple events planned for Christmas in the Village of Cobden

Christmas in the Village of Cobden is returning for a 17th year on Saturday, December 6.

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Saint Francis Healthcare System to host 7th annual Live Nativity on Dec. 10

Saint Francis Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau, Mo. will hold its seventh annual outdoor Live Nativity on Wednesday, December 10.

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River Valley Craft Club’s 50th Annual Craft Fair set for Nov. 22-23

River Valley Craft Club’s 50th Annual Craft Fair will be Saturday-Sunday, November 22-23.

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Mt. Vernon Christmas tree lighting, events

City leaders in Mount Vernon invite the public to join downtown holiday events including the lighting of the Christmas tree.

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Thanksgiving Throwdown Demolition Derby set for Nov. 29 in Marion, Ill.

The inaugural Thanksgiving Throwdown Demolition Derby is set for Saturday, November 29 in Marion, Illinois.

By Amber Ruch

SEMO students to present Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’

Actors Joy Ross and Nathan Anderson said the show has something for every audience member.

By Rachel Grubbs

Carbondale tree lighting ceremony set for Dec. 4

The tree lighting ceremony in Carbondale is set for Thursday, December 4.

By Amber Ruch

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Old Town Cape’s 33rd Annual Parade of Lights set for Nov. 30

Christmas is right around the corner, and leaders in Cape Girardeau are getting ready for the festivities.

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Downtown Cape Girardeau Christmas tree lighting set for Nov. 28

The annual downtown Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be on Friday evening, November 28 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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‘Show Me Showdown’ returns to the Show Me Center in August

The Show Me Showdown returns to the Show Me Center in August.

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Crowds attend 29th annual Crafts, Gifts & Collectibles Show at Notre Dame High School

The 29th Annual Crafts, Gifts and Collectibles Show took place over the weekend.

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Saint Francis Healthcare System to host 7th annual Live Nativity on Dec. 10

Saint Francis Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau, Mo. will hold its seventh annual outdoor Live Nativity on Wednesday, December 10.

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River Valley Craft Club’s 50th Annual Craft Fair set for Nov. 22-23

River Valley Craft Club’s 50th Annual Craft Fair will be Saturday-Sunday, November 22-23.

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Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival happening this weekend

The Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival is set to take place the first weekend of March.

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Three fall-inspired cocktails you can make this season

Fall is in the air and there’s so much to love about the season – including fall-inspired cocktails!

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Chuck E. Cheese brings back ‘Sensory Sensitive Sundays’ for kids with autism, special needs

Chuck E. Cheese marks Autism Awareness Month with the return of its program for children with autism and other sensory sensitivity needs.

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Healthy Halloween snack recipe: Ghost Bananas

Halloween is the holiday where the candy calories and sugar don’t count, right? Right?? As much as we can wish that was the case, it is not true. There are healthy alternatives to serve at your Halloween party or gathering, though.

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Add a dash of TWIX® to your food

That’s right! You can now sprinkle a little chocolatey, caramel, cookie goodness on all your food.

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3 Chick-Fil-A hacks you need to know about

Check out these 3 Chick-fil-A hacks!

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Crowds attend 29th annual Crafts, Gifts & Collectibles Show at Notre Dame High School

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Old Town Cape’s 33rd Annual Parade of Lights set for Nov. 30

Christmas is right around the corner, and leaders in Cape Girardeau are getting ready for the festivities.

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Downtown Cape Girardeau Christmas tree lighting set for Nov. 28

The annual downtown Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be on Friday evening, November 28 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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‘Show Me Showdown’ returns to the Show Me Center in August

The Show Me Showdown returns to the Show Me Center in August.

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Multiple events planned for Christmas in the Village of Cobden

Christmas in the Village of Cobden is returning for a 17th year on Saturday, December 6.

Things to Do

Crowds attend 29th annual Crafts, Gifts & Collectibles Show at Notre Dame High School

The 29th Annual Crafts, Gifts and Collectibles Show took place over the weekend.

Things to Do

Saint Francis Healthcare System to host 7th annual Live Nativity on Dec. 10

Saint Francis Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau, Mo. will hold its seventh annual outdoor Live Nativity on Wednesday, December 10.

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46th Annual Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service set for Nov. 23 in Paducah

The 46th Annual Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service is set for Sunday, November 23 at a western Kentucky church.

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Uptown Jackson’s annual Christmas parade set for Dec. 6

The annual Uptown Jackson Christmas parade is set for Saturday, December 6.

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‘Women Walking with Intention’ aims to inspire, encourage attendees

The event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 15 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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River City Players to perform ‘The Attic’

People can enjoy dinner and a show when one community theater group brings a mystery to life on the stage.

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Food and dessert auction to benefit SEMO Pets

There will be a gourmet food and dessert auction benefitting Southeast Missouri Pets on Sunday, November 16.

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Free Thanksgiving dinner happening at the Newman Center in Carbondale

The annual Thanksgiving Day Meal held at the Newman Catholic Student Center is set for Thursday, November 27.

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Safe House of Southeast Missouri to raise funds with Thrift Shop Christmas Bazaar

Holiday shoppers can check off their lists while supporting Safe House of Southeast Missouri on Saturday, November 15.

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Banners honoring Charleston, Mo. veterans to be unveiled on Veterans Day

Banners honoring area veterans will be unveiled at a Veterans Day event in Charleston.

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Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade, more activities set for Dec. 5-6

The Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade is set for Saturday, December 6.

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SIUC to host Thanks ‘GivingBack’ food drive for Salukis in need

Southern Illinois University Carbondale to host Thanks “GivingBack” food drive to help Salukis in need.

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Marion, Ill. airport to unveil new memorial sculpture on Veterans Day

The Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois will unveil a new memorial on Veterans Day.

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Cape Girardeau bar to host ‘Karaoke for a Cause’ to benefit SEMO Food Bank

A bar in downtown Cape Girardeau will host “Karaoke for a Cause” to raise money for the SEMO Food Bank.