This year’s Walnut Festival activities began Friday night with the Tom Clary Classic Car Cruise-In on the square in Alton, Missouri.
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Alton City Council Discusses Parks, Elections, And More
The Alton City Council met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for its monthly meeting. They immediately got down to business.
Community Alton Hosting Annual Trunk-or-Treat On October 31st
The Alton Chamber of Commerce announced the date of this year’s Trunk-or-Treat: October 31.They expect a great turnout on Saturday.
Thayer Bobcats Show Strength As They Win Over Ava!
Friday night’s game was going to be a tight match-up. Both the Thayer Bobcats and the Ava Bears had a 4-2 record.
The Alton Comets Are Official Baseball Champions!!
Alton High School hosted the Big Springs Conference Baseball Tournament this week. And the home-field advantage spurred the Comets to victory.
St. Louis Park Walk: A Peaceful, Guided Experience
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to explore the beauty, wildlife, and history of St. Louis City’s parks.
Ukrainian And Russian Pilots Unite To Save A Flight
On September 30, a Ukrainian and a Russian passenger worked together to safely land a Flydubai flight heading from Dubai to Tel Aviv
Alton Comets Win Again, Advance To The Title Game!
This has been a big week in Alton. The Big Springs Baseball Tournament is held at the Alton High School baseball field.
Community A Short Overview: Walnut Festival Festivities 2026
The Annual Black and Gold Walnut Festival was held Friday and Saturday, October 5-6, 2026. This is only a snapshot of the weekend.
Thayer Bobcats Take Massive Win At Homecoming Game
On Friday, October 2, the Thayer Bobcats took on the Cabool Bulldogs. Adding to the day were heavy rain and homecoming events.
All The Activities Planned For The Black Gold Walnut Festival Weekend
Tomorrow night, the Walnut Festival activities will kick off, followed by the actual festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Here are all the activities planned for the weekend.
Come Support Alton FFA Hosting Truck Pull This Saturday
In addition to Alton’s Cruise-In and the Walnut Festival, the FFA is hosting a truck pull on Saturday night.