History

Did you know Petersburg has a history connected to the circus?

A new best seller calls her a true woman behind the man.

The city’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, now in its 32nd year, features activities throughout the week leading up to June 19, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

The Unity Parade traveled through Springfield’s east side before ending at Comer Cox Park, where a weekend music festival and community celebration continued throughout the day.

“Building 29 started as a dormitory and ended as a document storage facility.”

The event is titled “Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619—a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones.”

A state grant helped provide some sprucing up and a wayside information board for current curator Randy Pickett, who bought Shea’s Gas Station Museum in 2017.

“Route 66 Runs Right through It All.”

Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of “consistent support” and “financial backing” needed to fly the balloons.

Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all “ran” to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!