Bishop Heelan senior selected by the Boston Red Sox in the MLB draft

Some Southern Colorado evacuees head back home

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.

Uptown Jackson is celebrating Christmas in July by announcing their Christmas parade theme and a new holiday ornament.

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial will mark Agent Orange Awareness Day on Monday, August 10.

‘90s kids can compete in the first Mario Kart Tournament at Scout Hall.

Manifolds on Main Street returns to downtown Cape Girardeau in September.

The 7th annual Heroes for Kids Comic Con is coming to Perryville, Missouri on July 18-19.

The Rend Lake Project Visitor Center will host Moth-a-Palooza and a guided night hike on Saturday, July 25.

Uptown Jackson is celebrating Christmas in July by announcing their Christmas parade theme and a new holiday ornament.

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial will mark Agent Orange Awareness Day on Monday, August 10.

‘90s kids can compete in the first Mario Kart Tournament at Scout Hall.

Manifolds on Main Street returns to downtown Cape Girardeau in September.

The 7th annual Heroes for Kids Comic Con is coming to Perryville, Missouri on July 18-19.

The Rend Lake Project Visitor Center will host Moth-a-Palooza and a guided night hike on Saturday, July 25.

Headz Entertainment is hosting the Grateful Bluegrass Festival 2026 at Rocky River Resort in Doniphan, Missouri this fall.

Champion Community Investments will host a free workshop in Carbondale for entrepreneurs and small business owners on July 16.

Comedian, writer and former late-night T.V. show host Jay Leno is coming to southern Illinois.

The 7th annual Heroes for Kids Comic Con is coming to Perryville, Missouri on July 18-19.

At the city council meeting on July 6, officials proclaimed July Parks and Recreation Month in Cape Girardeau.

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the Mercy Health Foundation will host its annual Independence Day 5K.

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Marion VA Health Care System is inviting veterans and their families to take a different kind of patriotic step--one focused on health, wellness and the benefits they’ve earned through service.

July is National Recreation and Parks Month, and to celebrate, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced several events planned at state historic sites throughout southern Illinois.

A free community event will honor a local historian and founder of an area animal shelter.

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

A drag racing series will be held at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Independence Day.

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