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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

At the Jackson Civic Center, attendees will find more than 50 vendors, collections, demonstrations, live music and food trucks. The event is free to attend.

The 75th Murphysboro Apple Festival is set for September 9-12.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with its annual 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb.

The Oak Ridge Boys will perform at the venue on October 23 as part of their Celebrating Route 66 tour.

The Southern Illinois Bigfoot Conference is set for September.

Comedian Carrot Top is coming to the Heartland next spring.