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Highway 61 Yard Sale gets underway; drivers urged to be cautious

The Labor Day weekend is kicking off early with an annual miles-long yard sale through parts of southeast Missouri.

By Marsha HellerSeptember 03, 2026 at 5:01 am EDT

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Southern Ill. Star Party returns to SIUC on Sept. 19

Southern Illinois University will host its annual star party on Saturday, September 19.

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MoDOT’s annual Bridge Building Competition returns this fall

The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting its 23rd annual bridge building competition this fall.

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Community Paw-ty to mark 50 years of Southeast Missouri Pets

SEMO Pets is set to mark its 50th anniversary in a big way on Saturday, Sept. 26.

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Cape Girardeau Parks & Rec to hold auditions for Haunted Hall of Horror 2026

Halloween is only two months away, and that means Cape’s Haunted Hall of Horror is returning soon.

September 01, 2026 at 4:53 pm EDT

Carbondale School Dist. fall festival to raise money for PTO

A southern Illinois school district’s 3rd annual Community Fall Festival will raise money for the PTO.

By Amber Ruch

Farm Crawl offers families chance to tour southern Illinois farms

Participants will get a firsthand look at where their food and other goods come from, with opportunities to meet farmers, see demonstrations and sample local products.

By Rachel Grubbs

Community invited to Alpaca Farm Days in southern Illinois

On Sept. 19-20, visitors can stroll through the pastures at Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch to pet, feed and pose for photos with the female herd members.

By Rachel Grubbs

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CUE Center for Missing Persons marks 32 years with ‘Pig Pickin’’ fundraiser

The CUE Center for Missing Persons will host a “Pig Pickin’” fundraiser next month to celebrate 32 years of community service and raise support for its awarenes

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Nixa students encouraged to get involved as school year begins

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WEST MONROE,revamp

The project is meant to improve traffic flow, walkability and parking.

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Mo.’s National Veterans Memorial to mark Agent Orange Awareness Day

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

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74th Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo kicks off Wednesday

From August 5-8, bull riding, barrel racing and live entertainment return to Sikeston.

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

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Southern Ill. Bigfoot Conference held Sept. 5

The Southern Illinois Bigfoot Conference is set for September.

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Few tickets remain to see Hannah Harper at the annual Women Aware Conference

The 2026 American Idol winner is set to be the keynote speaker at a women’s event in Poplar Bluff.

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Southern Ill. Star Party returns to SIUC on Sept. 19

Southern Illinois University will host its annual star party on Saturday, September 19.

Things to Do

MoDOT’s annual Bridge Building Competition returns this fall

The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting its 23rd annual bridge building competition this fall.

Things to Do

Community Paw-ty to mark 50 years of Southeast Missouri Pets

SEMO Pets is set to mark its 50th anniversary in a big way on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Things to Do

Cape Girardeau Parks & Rec to hold auditions for Haunted Hall of Horror 2026

Halloween is only two months away, and that means Cape’s Haunted Hall of Horror is returning soon.

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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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Southern Ill. Bigfoot Conference held Sept. 5

Few tickets remain to see Hannah Harper at the annual Women Aware Conference

Southern Ill. Star Party returns to SIUC on Sept. 19

Highway 61 Yard Sale gets underway; drivers urged to be cautious

MoDOT’s annual Bridge Building Competition returns this fall

Things to Do

Southern Ill. Bigfoot Conference held Sept. 5

The Southern Illinois Bigfoot Conference is set for September.

Things to Do

Few tickets remain to see Hannah Harper at the annual Women Aware Conference

The 2026 American Idol winner is set to be the keynote speaker at a women’s event in Poplar Bluff.

Things to Do

Southern Ill. Star Party returns to SIUC on Sept. 19

Southern Illinois University will host its annual star party on Saturday, September 19.

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Highway 61 Yard Sale gets underway; drivers urged to be cautious

The Labor Day weekend is kicking off early with an annual miles-long yard sale through parts of southeast Missouri.

Things to Do

MoDOT’s annual Bridge Building Competition returns this fall

The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting its 23rd annual bridge building competition this fall.

Things to Do

Community Paw-ty to mark 50 years of Southeast Missouri Pets

SEMO Pets is set to mark its 50th anniversary in a big way on Saturday, Sept. 26.

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SIUC’s Homecoming festivities set for Oct. 12-17

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Homecoming is set for October 12-17.

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Southern Illinois Honey Festival set for Sept. 19

The Southern Illinois Honey Festival returns to downtown Makanda on September 19.

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Interfaith celebration happening at Peace Park in Cape Girardeau on Aug. 30

The First Presbyterian Church of Cape Girardeau is hosting an interfaith celebration and picnic Sunday evening at Peace Park.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois to host trivia night on Aug. 29

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois will host a trivia night on August 29.

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40-foot dragon boats to hit Ohio River in Paducah Saturday for race, festival

The Dragon Boat Festival is set to return to the Paducah riverfront on Saturday, August 29.

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Du Quoin State Fair set for Aug. 28-Sept. 7. What you need to know

The 2026 Du Quoin State Fair will take place from August 28 to September 7.

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Revival on the Current to feature American Idol finalists

Organizers say the “all-day hometown festival is about bringing people together to celebrate family, friends, faith, and community.”

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Giant City to celebrate 100 years as a state park

Next year, Giant City State Park will celebrate its 100th anniversary.

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Drive For Your Community fundraiser for first responders happening Aug. 22

A western Kentucky business is raising money for local first responders at an event this weekend.

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Illuminating Hope Glow Walk returns for fifth year

Leading up to the walk, there will be activities, food vendors and resource booths from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jackson City Park on Aug. 29.

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Traveling archaeology exhibit explores 12,500 years of Illinois history

A traveling archaeology exhibit at Marion Carnegie Library explores 12,500 years of human history in Illinois through artifacts and archaeological evidence.

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Hangar 9 teaming up with St. Francis CARE to open the ‘Dawg Park’

A local business and nonprofit are teaming up to help give pets in need new homes.