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Commissioner Calms Fears Over Rumored AI Data Center

Community September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

District Two Associate Commissioner Jake Parker has addressed rumors regarding a potential data center in Oregon County.

Walnut Festival sign

What You Need To Know About The 41st Black Gold Walnut Festival

Recreation September 17, 2026September 15, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The 41st Annual Ozark Black Gold Walnut Festival is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, between 10 am and 3 pm on the court square in Alton, Missouri.

ALTON, MO – SEPTEMBER 15: Dora Falcons Ellie Ullom (22) spikes the ball over the net during the high school volleyball game between the Alton Comets and the Dora Falcons on September 15, 2026, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas/AltonMo.com)

Alton Comets Girls’ Volleyball Team Competed Fiercely

Comets September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The junior varsity and the varsity teams gave their all on the court, volleying and spiking against the Dora Falcons.

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Alton City Council Met Monday To Discuss Parks And Water

Business September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The Alton City Council met for its monthly meeting. The main topics discussed were the fall clean-up, park issues, and water issues.

Cracked, hard dirt caused from a drought and hot weather.

Rep Smith And Handling Drought Conditions In Missouri

Government September 9, 2026September 7, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Hot, dry conditions are happening across southern Missouri. Although hot for people, livestock have an even harder time keeping hydrated

Becca's Closet of the Ozarks

Becca’s Closet of the Ozarks Is Accepting Appointments For This Fall

Lifestyle September 9, 2026September 1, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

School has started and with school comes dances. Becca’s Closet of the Ozarks in Alton, Missouri, is now accepting appointments for this fall.

Roosters for sale at a swap meet.

AA Swap Meet Drew Crowds Despite Soaring Temperatures

Community September 7, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Despite the roaring temperatures, the swap meet on AA in Alton was a success. It met early with a variety of animals, food, and equipment.

Court Square Cafe owner Thomas Sallings and Magic Keller.

6-Week Herbs, Cooking, & Nutrition Class To Be Held At Court Square Cafe

Personal September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Court Square Cafe and a local herbalist, Magic Keller, are teaming up and creating a six-week course on herbalism, cooking, and nutrition starting September 15th.

AA Highway in the fall

Highway AA Will Be Under Construction From Sept. 7th-Oct. 30th

Travel September 2, 2026September 1, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

MoDOT will be working on pavement repairs on Highway AA, outside of Alton, Missouri, from September 7, 2026, through October 30, 2026.

T-shirts and hats being sold at Thayer's Fall Festival.

Come Out For Thayer’s Fall Festival On October 10th!

Lifestyle September 2, 2026August 24, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Fall is coming up quickly and multiple towns are having fall festivals, with Thayer, Missouri, being one of those. Thayer’s Fall Festival will be on October 10, 2026.

Vendors selling a variety of items.

Alton Chamber Of Commerce Accepting Walnut Festival Applications

Lifestyle September 1, 2026August 21, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The Alton Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting vendor applications for the Walnut Festival on October 3, 2026.

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Small Amimals And More Swap Meet On AA

Community August 31, 2026August 13, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Alton is hosting a small animal/bake/other items sale. Everyone is invited to come. The AA Auction House will host a small-animal swap meet.

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