Heartland Weekend

Southern Ill. Bigfoot Conference set for Sept. 5

The Southern Illinois Bigfoot Conference is set for September.

By Amber RuchAugust 10, 2026 at 2:59 pm EDT

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Pickle Fest 2 planned for August 8 in Marion

Pickle Fest 2, The Pickling will be held in Marion on August 8.

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Ultimate Brick Show returns to Marion, Ill. for fourth year

The Ultimate Brick Show is back on Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9.

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Williamson Co. Fair set for Aug. 8-15

The Williamson County Fair is set for August 8-15.

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Cape Girardeau Co. Historical Society to celebrate its centennial

The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society will be celebrate its centennial.

August 04, 2026 at 1:03 pm EDT

Scott City to participate in ‘Hotdogs with Our Scott City First Responders!’

Community members will get a chance to mingle with Scott City Police officers and firefighters and enjoy a meal together.

By Brian Heisserer

DIY for a Cause workshop to raise money for Kenny Rogers Children’s Center

Board & Brush will host a DIY for a Cause workshop in August to raise money for a Heartland nonprofit.

By Olivia Tock

Carrot Top coming to Marion Cultural and Civic Center

Comedian Carrot Top is coming to the Heartland next spring.

By Olivia Tock

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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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Some Southern Colorado evacuees head back home

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Fireworks stands warn small mistakes can lead to serious injuries ahead of July 4

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

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‘Fun in the Sun’ community resource fair to be held at Sikeston park

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

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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.