As families stock up on fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, one West Monroe fireworks stand owner says the danger isn’t just in the big aerial displays

A free community resource fair will be held at Lincoln Park in Sikeston on Thursday, June 18.

Southern Colorado horse rescue reacts to cases of animal cruelty

Organizers say 600 Jeeps and 2,000 people visited the Bald Knob Cross of Peace for Blessing of the Jeeps 2026.

Multiple events are scheduled this weekend in the Heartland.

It’s America’s 250th birthday this year, making Independence Day celebrations extra special.

The first concert on Carbondale’s Robbie Stokes Memorial Stage is set for Thursday, June 25.

Families are invited to Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to celebrate Independence Day with a special Kids Event.

Rend Lake will host their annual Beach Blast event promoting water safety and fun on Saturday, June 27.

VisitCape will host its 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20.

Full Throttle Saturday will feature live music, motorcycle stunts, drag racing and more on Father’s Day weekend in Marion, Ill.

It’s America’s 250th birthday this year, making Independence Day celebrations extra special.

The first concert on Carbondale’s Robbie Stokes Memorial Stage is set for Thursday, June 25.

Families are invited to Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to celebrate Independence Day with a special Kids Event.

The 2026 Du Quoin State Fair kicks off Friday, Aug. 28, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.

A reported tornado is to blame for two deaths and five injuries in Jefferson County, Illinois, on Sunday, June 21.

Officials responded to an incident in Kuttawa, Kentucky, that reportedly occurred after a driver was using their phone.

Paducah’s 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration is happening Friday, June 19.

It’s America’s 250th birthday this year, making Independence Day celebrations extra special.

Full Throttle Saturday will feature live music, motorcycle stunts, drag racing and more on Father’s Day weekend in Marion, Ill.

Mt. Vernon Outland Airport has been selected as the Terminus host for the 2026 Air Race Classic.

The annual Cobden Peach Festival returns for its 89th year this August.

Community members are invited to enjoy a meal and support a local nonprofit at Bridle the Gap’s annual fundraiser.

City and university leaders announced the return of the annual fireworks display for Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary.

Downtown Murphysboro will once again embrace its most famous folklore legend when the annual Big Muddy Monster Festival returns on Saturday, June 20.

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance will hold its Summer Solstice ritual on Sunday, June 21.

An event featuring five live bands in southeast Missouri is raising money for a local organization.

An upcoming event will honor the first train’s arrival in Carbondale, as well as America’s 250th anniversary.

A western Kentucky health department is inviting the public to its June Neighborhood Farmer’s Market.