The BB Road Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fish fry is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at 4:00 pm.
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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.
Here Is More Info About Our Community Potluck
It is official, and the preparations for the Community Potluck are underway! Alton is hosting a community-wide potluck.
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.
Bootleggers BBQ To Open This Evening, March 27th!
After many years of planning and construction, Bootleggers BBQ is having their opening day on March 27, 2026, outside of Alton, Missouri.
Baby Foods Found To Not Be As Healthy As Should Be
Researchers find most baby food sold in U.S. grocery stores is ultra-processed. Additives are the number one ingredient in many baby foods.
Just How Good For Me Is It To Eat Cabbage?
The meal consists of corned beef, boiled and mixed with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. These ingredients have protein, vitamins and fiber.
6 Ways To Have Tortilla Chips On National Tortilla Chip Day
Today, February 24, 2026, is National Tortilla Chip day. In honor of National Tortilla Chip day, here are 6 ways to eat tortilla chips.
What Are Your Thoughts On A Community Potluck?
Alton is planning various events. One idea suggested on the America 250 website was to host a community-wide potluck!
West Plains Dairy Queen Celebrates 50 Years
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Dairy Queen in West Plains will celebrate 50 years of being open! This is the time to grab a friend!
By June, Wendy’s To Close Around 300 Restaurants That Under-perform
Wendy’s only option is to close stores and update what remains open. They plan to close between 298 to 358 of their U.S. restaurants.
Iron Brand Realty’s Grand Opening Was Held Yesterday
Iron Brand Realty had its grand opening on February 18, 2026, on the square in Alton, Missouri. Anyone who stopped by got a free t-shirt and food.












