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What happened to the 'Elvis is Alive' museum?

1 year 4 months ago
Bill Beeny's Elvis Is Alive Museum, which was open for 17 years and featured purported FBI files and DNA evidence, was transformed into a new home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, complete with all original exhibits.
Joe Millitzer

Republican economic optimism is skyrocketing already

1 year 4 months ago
The Michigan index of consumer expectations (not current consumer sentiment) is doing its usual thing in the wake of the election: As usual, Republicans are considerably more partisan about the economy than Democrats. After Joe Biden's election their expectations dropped about 75 points while Democratic expectations rose 30 points. This time around Republican expectations are ...continue reading "Republican economic optimism is skyrocketing already"
Kevin Drum

Texas AG Declares War On Advertisers Who Snub Musk’s ExTwitter

1 year 4 months ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton loves to preach about “free speech” and “free markets”—except, apparently, when it comes to his political allies. In a stunningly hypocritical and authoritarian move, Paxton has launched an “investigation” to bully advertisers who have chosen not to support Elon Musk’s troubled ExTwitter platform. This is a chilling attack on both […]
Mike Masnick

Block Party for Good to Offer Free Groceries on Nov. 22 in Alton

1 year 4 months ago
ALTON - Food Is Love will host their free monthly block party from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today, Nov. 22, 2024. Located in the “Soulcial Square” — the parking lot next to the Salvation Army in Alton — the Block Party for Good offers free groceries and hot meals to community members. There are no residency or income requirements to receive food. Community members can stop by the Soulcial Square any time during the block party until they run out of food. “Our Block Party for Good is more than just a food distribution event — it’s a gathering of love, support, and connection,” said John Michel, President of Food is Love. “We want to ensure everyone in our community has access to nutritious food while enjoying the warmth and joy of fellowship.” The block parties are scheduled for the last Friday of every month. Hosted by AltonWorks , Food Is Love and Currency of Caring , the events offer food and information about local

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Two Locations In Alton: Shalom Harvest Offers Drive-Through Food Distribution

1 year 4 months ago
ALTON — Shalom Harvest is scheduled to distribute food baskets to families in need on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon. The initiative aims to provide assistance amid rising prices that have left many struggling to feed their families. The distribution will take place at two locations in Alton: Tabernacle Church at 2521 Amelia St. and Today's Beauty Supply at 1415 Central Ave. In total, five hubs will be operational across the region, including the Shalom Church Lindbergh Campus, Skate King Roller Rink, and Shalom Church Berkeley Campus. Food will be distributed until it runs out. The program will distribute a total of 1,000 food baskets, with 200 available at each site. The drive-through format will be first come, first served, allowing families to collect food without leaving their vehicles. "Everything is high right now; food prices are astronomical. People are really struggling how to feed families and kids," said Jacqueline O’Quinn, emphasizing the importance

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