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Alton’s 40th Walnut Festival Brings Countless People And Numerous Vendors
The 40th Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival took place on October 4, 2025. There were countless people who attended the festival, with over seventy vendors.
AltonMo.com’s Second Annual Photo Contest Sees A Variety Of Entries
The AltonMo.com field team set up a booth at the 40th Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival on October 4, 2025, to hold its second annual photo contest.
Alton Chamber Of Commerce To Host Annual Trunk-Or-Treat
The Alton Area Chamber of Commerce and Alton Culture Club is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat on Halloween on the square in Alton, Missouri.
Overview Of Friday Night’s Events With The Cruise-In And Races
On October 3, 2025, there was a cruise-in, bike races, and run races to kickoff the Walnut Festival happening on October 4th.
Night Before The Walnut Festival Brings Several Racers and Onlookers
Tonight was the Alton Chamber of Commerce’s bike race and Run the Town for the Gold 5K and 1 mile run/walks, as well as the classic car cruise-in.
OK And ICE Crack Down On Illegal Truck Drivers
Oklahoma is working with ICE to stop illegal drivers from continuing down the road. The system issuing these drivers licenses is corrupt.
Gov Kehoe Prioritizes Healthy Food For SNAP Program
Governor Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-30, ordering the Director of DSS to submit a waiver to FNS to alter Missouri’s SNAP program.
Power Outage Scheduled For Alton Early Thursday
Sho-Me Power, our wholesale energy provider, has scheduled substation system improvements for the West Plains and Alton substations.
Senator Schmitt Finds New Use For Ft. Leonardwood
Senator Schmitt sent a letter to the Department of War Secretary Hegseth proposing Ft. Leonard Wood as a training facility for ICE agents.
Mo First Lady Kehoe Leads Pro-Life Amendment
Mo First Lady Kehoe is treasurer of a new political action committee dedicated to a state constitutional amendment banning most abortions.
Thayer Overcomes Countless Penalties For A Win Over Houston
The Thayer Bobcats football team went up against the Houston Tigers for the homecoming game on September 26, 2025, at Louis Bozman Field in Thayer.