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.

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

According to Scott Ezell with Bootheel Behavioral Health, due to storm chances on Thursday, June 18, the event will be moved to another date.

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

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

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

Country music star Jo Dee Messina will perform at the SEMO District Fair on Wednesday, September 16.

Jackson County State’s Attorney Marsha L. Cascio-Hale announced on June 18 that a Murphysboro man pleaded guilty to stolen-vehicle-related charges.

A driver is facing charges after hitting a Madison County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle and leaving the scene.

Franklin County State’s Attorney Abby Dinn announced that a Sesser, Illinois, man will serve 88 years in connection with child sex crimes.

A Mount Vernon man was arrested and is facing charges following a child pornography investigation.

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

According to Scott Ezell with Bootheel Behavioral Health, due to storm chances on Thursday, June 18, the event will be moved to another date.

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.

Benton Speedway is set to host the 2026 Scott County Balloon & Summer Festival on July 9-12.

Drivers are asked to use caution along U.S. 68 in western Kentucky for the 400-Mile Sale.

The 2026 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest is set for September and the theme is “Stars, Stripes & Autumn Nights.”