As the government shutdown ended, Congress went to work passing legislation on a variety of items. Here is what Representative Jason Smith has done. H.R. 4405 Epstein Files Transparency Act This act requires the AG to release all DOJ documents and records related to Jeffrey Epstein. It did pass, and Smith voted yes. H.R. 2659 […]
The result of the Thomasville Flood Mitigation Project is free topsoil to Oregon County residents from December 18, 2025, through December 19, 2025.
The SBA Office of Disaster and Recovery is reminding the community that the deadline is fast approaching for applying for the small business disaster loan.
Dried fruits are healthy and helpful to your body in many surprising ways. People who eat it have a slightly lower risk of developing OA.
This Saturday, December 13, 2025, is proving to have several events planned for the Christmas season. All the events are in Thayer, Missouri, and Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
The Alton City Council met on December 8, 2025, for their monthly meeting. Some of the topics talked about were a new business, SBA disaster relief loans, and new mulch for the park.
Homeschooling began growing again in the 2023-2024 school year, with that growth continuing into last year.
The Alton Christmas parade took place on December 6, 2025. Along with the parade, there were several other Christmas activities going on.
Most Americans do celebrate Christmas with gift-giving and decorations. Others leave Christ out of Christmas.
Because of Missouri’s many rivers, lakes, and wetlands, it is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing.
The Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks is performing the classical Nutcracker. Young children perform this with adults.
Echoes of the Past Village in Thayer, Mo, is once again decorating their village with Christmas lights and opening the village for the public to enjoy.
