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Lack Of Bathrooms A Big Issue At Alton Fireworks

Community July 9, 2026July 8, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

When we attend events, we have expectations. When it comes to Alton’s fireworks, they flunked the bathroom availability part.

Serving Sno-cones at the America's 250 Potluck Celebration in Alton, MO. Editorial

What A Great 250th Independence Day Potluck! Thank You For Celebrating America

Recreation July 6, 2026July 6, 2026 TJ Thomas 0 Comments

Veterans marched to the square to start. Blessings on the food, the day, all those in attendance, and the USA. Then the food lines opened up!

America's 250th Anniversary Editorial

America’s 250th: Got Time & Two Hands? Come Help Us Set Up the Square Now!

Government July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 TJ Thomas 0 Comments

America’s 250th birthday is finally here, and our historic celebration right here in Alton is just a couple of hours away! It is Sunday morning, July 5th, and the Alton 250 Community Potluck kicks off right at 1:00 p.m. on the court square. If you have some free time this morning and want to get […]

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Blinking Lights Save Lives: MoDOT Removed Alton’s Lights

Travel June 4, 2026June 3, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

MODOT has stepped into our lives, not to repair potholes, not to paint lines, but to remove Alton’s blinking lights.

Abandoned old church in desert. Editorial

Crumbling Foundations: The Wake-Up Call the Church Can’t Ignore

Religion April 24, 2026 TJ Thomas 0 Comments

“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The data behind the West’s decline and the urgent call to rebuild the family unit.

Someone getting a shot. Editorial

Does Anyone Trust Vaccines Anymore?

Lifestyle September 6, 2024August 30, 2024 Jennifer Thomas 1 Comment

A new Gallup poll reveals that American vaccine confidence has plummeted to historic lows. How important is it to get influenza vaccines?

Baby in a hat. Editorial

Will Missouri Legalize Killing Babies In The Womb?

Family August 26, 2024August 22, 2024 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

A group has somehow gotten enough signatures to bypass our elected officials and get a measure on our next ballot, legalizing abortion.

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Today Is Missouri Primary Election Day: Get Up to Speed & VOTE!

Elections August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 TJ Thomas 0 Comments

Well, here it is. Election Day. Or, better, “Primary” Election Day. Get Up to Speed on The Candidates Who are you going to vote for? Do you know what the candidates think about current issues? Are they socially acceptable to your view of the world, or do they contradict everything you believe. How about the […]

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Is It Groundhog Day Or Flip A Coin Day?

Outdoor Living February 1, 2024January 25, 2024 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

February 2 is the designated day to watch this rodent; it is halfway between the beginning of winter and the beginning of spring.

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Open Letter to Representative Jason Smith About Speaker of House

Government October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 TJ Thomas 0 Comments

I’ve been watching the Republican led House of Representative through the year and thought I’d write a letter to our Representative, Jason Smith. Smith wasn’t a big fan of…

no masks sign Editorial

To Mask Or Not To Mask- Is There Really A Question?

Government September 9, 2023September 8, 2023 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Many people were afraid at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Because of an airborne virus touted as highly contagious and deadly

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Just How Important Is Free Speech? Liberty And Justice?

More Topics April 22, 2023April 7, 2023 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Freedom of speech is an essential foundation for a free society that promotes and protects liberty and justice.

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