Silver Dollar City is celebrating the United States 250th Anniversary by offering $56 tickets to community heroes. The discount is available for the entire year of 2026.
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Did You Graduate In 1966? Come To The Reunion!
The Alton Class of 1966 Reunion will host a 60th-year reunion on Saturday, The Alton High School Alumni Meeting and Banquet will follow.
Looking For A Natural Way To Lower Your Blood Pressure? Peas!
Larger human studies have reinforced the connection between legumes and blood pressure control. Try eating peas.
Want To See A Comet? You Need To Wake Up Early!
If you arise early this month, especially on Friday, you may see something extra special: a comet! It is visible in the night sky in April.
BB Road’s Annual Fish Fry Is Scheduled For April 25th
The BB Road Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fish fry is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 4:00 pm.
Flint Knapping Exhibition To Be Held At Mammoth On April 11th & 12th
The Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a flint knapping exhibition on April 11th and 12th, 2026.
Local Farmer’s Market Opening Dates For 2026
Alton and Thayer’s Farmer’s Markets are gearing up for this season. Thayer’s Farmer’s Market opens in April and Alton’s opens in May.
How Well Do You Manage Your Pond? MDC Can Help
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in West Plains is hosting a workshop discussing pond management.
Here’s The Local Easter Egg Hunts Happening This Weekend
Easter is coming up on April 5, 2026, and towns, churches, and businesses are getting ready for the holiday with Easter egg hunts.
United States Army Raises Recruitment Age To 42
Those wanting to join the military have trouble meeting the standards set for them. They are finding themselves unqualified.
Who’s Healthier- Night Owls Or Early Birds?
The Journal of the American Heart Association found that people who naturally stay up late are more likely to have poor heart health.
Miss Oregon County Patriotic Pageant Application Is Now Available
The Alton Culture Club is hosting a Miss Oregon County Patriotic Pageant on June 20, 2026. The pageant is open to any Oregon County girl ages 5-18.












