“The Pioneer Woman” and “cute kitchen gifts” are practically synonymous. Ree Drummond’s brand is well-known (and beloved) for creating affordable, adorable and practical kitchen items that any home cook would love to receive this holiday season.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After eight and a half years in prison, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard will be released later this month. She will also be releasing a new ebook following her incarceration. The ebook titled, "Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom" is an exclusive collection of interview transcripts and journal entries, plus her own illustrations and [...]
From bikes to big box toys, the Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis passed out joy in St. Ann this week. They gave out donated gifts to thousands of local children and families in need at their Angel Tree distribution center. "The Salvation Army has the simple mission of saving the world, but we [...]
John Hampton, fire chief since 2018, has also been serving the city’s interim manager since February. He previously served as an interim city manager for six months.
David Lee Roth has shared a new version of his solo single, “Just Like Paradise.” Roth released a remix of the song, which originally appeared on his second solo album, Skyscraper, and peaked at six…
EAST ALTON - Krissy Teets is on top of the world, literally, after a huge triumph in a World Pro-Am Axe Throwing League Tournament in Appleton, Wisc. Krissy, a local athlete, was drafted on a pro team and her team was undefeated in three out of four skills categories and the team won the overall skills award at the worldwide axe-throwing event. “I went so far in the tournament that I was filmed competing and will appear on ESPN on Sunday, December 17, 2023,” Krissy said. “I am one one the first females to appear on ESPN for the World Axe Throwing League. I will be shattering this gender barrier in the world of axe throwing alongside Tasia Cobbs who also made it to the big stage in November. I am looking forward to the broadcast. Millions are likely to watch it.” This was a statement from the World Axe Throwing League about Krissy and Tasha Cobb, another woman who entered in the competition: “Krissy Teets and Tasia Cobb have demonstrated unparalleled
Last month, Sports Illustrated found itself at the center of a firestorm after it was busted using fake computer-generated authors and (shitty) computer-generated content — without telling employees and readers. The scandal came shortly after Gannett (which likely owns whatever’s left of your hometown newspaper) was busted doing the exact same thing. We’ve noted how […]
Charlie is not a happy cat. He wounded his back leg somehow, so we took him to the vet and got him an antibiotic shot, but of course recovery also includes a cone to keep him from licking the spot. The regular cone was too big, so we got him this stylish Darth Vader cone ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 15 December 2023"
United Food & Commercial Workers and Sheet Metal Workers throw support to St. Louis County top prosecutor's challenge in 2024 U.S. House Democratic primary.
ALTON - A new organization has opened in the Riverbend community, and for founders Kristine and Mark Ressler, it couldn’t be more purr-fect. MeowTown is a cat cafe where customers can enjoy cookies, coffee and cuddles with cats. The organization partners with Metro East Humane Society , and all of the cats are available for adoption. Kristine explained that MeowTown is a passion project that has brought her whole family together, starting when she and her 9-year-old daughter Lily went to a cat cafe in St. Louis and realized they needed to open something similar in the Riverbend. “We were there, and I thought, ‘This is so amazing. I have goosebumps. Alton needs one of these so bad,’” Kristine remembered. “Alton’s amazing. I love this area. Anytime I leave it and come back, it’s like, I love Alton so much. And the community rallies around things like this. So I think, not only the cats, but it’s really about the community too
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