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“This is the greatest life I've ever lived,” says ex-baseball star Darryl Strawberry, now in the St. Louis area. “It wasn't my baseball career, it wasn't my success.”

October 5th and 6th have marked numerous significant moments in history. One of the most notable events on October 5th occurred in 1962, when the iconic James Bond film, "Dr. No," premiered in London. This marked the beginning of a cinematic phenomenon that would captivate audiences for decades. The film introduced Sean Connery as the suave British secret agent, 007, who would go on to become an enduring symbol of espionage and adventure. The success of "Dr. No" not only solidified Bond's place in film history but also heralded the start of a franchise that has produced numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations, influencing the action genre and popular culture as a whole. Fast forward to October 5, 1980, and we find ourselves in the midst of the Iranian Revolution. On this day, the Iranian government declared the Islamic Republic, a significant shift in the country’s governance that would have lasting implications for its citizens and the geopolitical landscape of the

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Columnist Bill McClellan writes: (Kamala Harris) talks about McDonald’s, and I think of Chicken Unlimited and my friend thinks of Steak 'n Shake. It’s a connection.

The state of Missouri can no longer require sex offenders to post signs outside their homes on Halloween stating "No candy or treats at this residence," a federal judge ruled this week.

Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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“As a farmer-owned cooperative, we’re always open to exploring opportunities that will return value to our dairy farmers,” Prairie Farms CEO Matt McClelland said.

Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored […]

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This fall, the Best of Missouri Market returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden with more than 120 vendors, offering unique handicrafts, locally produced foodstuffs, bespoke jewelry, native plants and more. […]

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Nestled among the rolling hills of Eureka, Brookdale Farms has everything you need to satisfy your fall cravings. During its fall festival, pick the perfect pumpkins for classic jack-o’-lanterns, navigate […]

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On this ever-changing adventure, you’ll spend a full day with Big Muddy Adventures exploring a stretch of the Missouri River that Lewis and Clark paddled. This is a family-friendly expedition, […]

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The worries were sparked by about 45,000 union dock workers walking off the job Tuesday.

He was remembered as a loving father and husband and a dutiful police officer.

ALTON - For years, Greg Horta - better known as DJ Big Papa G - has brought his uniquely fun spin on music trivia to several events around the Riverbend. Horta spoke on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com about his rise from being a DJ in the Bronx to one of the region’s most-booked entertainment acts. He said his love for meeting community members took him on a different path from the typical DJ. “I’m a community guy,” Horta said. “When you start off as a DJ, you either club DJ … and then you have the wedding DJs. I stay away from all of that, so I love doing community events, corporate events. “I get to meet a lot of people, and I just love it because when you’re doing these types of events, you can play all types of music and people love that.” Horta said he was born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City. He was heavily influenced by his experiences growing up of seeing local DJs - some

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