Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Dyer Station kicked off its 41st annual celebration today at the Dyer Community Center with a Grand Marshal reception, a taste of Dyer, and a community church service.
Saturday’s street dance featured food trucks — and upcoming events include trivia tomorrow, singo Tuesday night, a youth rally Wednesday night, bingo on Thursday, plus a Fourth of July parade on East College Street with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Today, the Salvation Army of Jackson held a welcome service at the divisional headquarters to install new pastors with Majors Brooks and Lori Guillium as the new divisional secretaries.
Captain William Richard said the leadership change will help serve the community—summer day camp for kids ages 6 to 12 is also underway.
After Saturday’s mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, parishioners bid farewell to Father David Graham and Father Johnathan Perez as they headed to new parishes—Father Graham to St. Louis Catholic Church and Father Perez to St. Michael Catholic Church.
New leadership now includes Father Dennis Schenkel with Associate Pastors Father Gabe Bouck and Father Rolando Perez.
🎭 Culture
The Ned will present a Disney animated musical adapted from Victor Hugo's classic book with live orchestra and choreography by Carolyn Miner.
The theater will hold auditions for the new production Hadestown Teen next week — offering local performers a fresh opportunity to join the cast.
🎉 Jackson Events
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Firefighters Freedom Festival
3 PM — Jackson Regional Airport — Free entry — The Firefighters Freedom Festival is back and ready to light up the sky!
O'Fallon Hoots Baseball Game
7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the O'Fallon Hoots live at Jackson Baseball Stadium for a fun evening of summer baseball.
Jeff & Sheri Easter Concert
6-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of GRAMMY® nominated gospel duo Jeff & Sheri Easter.
Cheerleader America USA Competition
All day — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Check website for details — Join the excitement as cheer teams compete in Jackson for Season 3.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Jackson Rockabillys
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer for the hometown team as they face off against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp.
Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish
7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Cost not specified — Cheer for Jackson's hometown team as they take on the Cape Catfish.
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