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On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Bobcats hosted the Mountain Grove Panthers. Our Bobcats lost, but remain district champions.

The Walnut Festival in Alton was held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The weather was perfect for vendors and shoppers.

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.

Alton High School hosted the Big Springs Conference Baseball Tournament this week. And the home-field advantage spurred the Comets to victory.

Parents can combat “brain drain”by keeping children actively engaged in reading, household chores, and a nutritious die.

This has been a big week in Alton. The Big Springs Baseball Tournament is held at the Alton High School baseball field.

$Boy trying to solve the equation on the blackboard$

The United States ranked 27th globally in mathematics in the latest international study. This score exactly matches the average.

On Friday, October 2, the Thayer Bobcats took on the Cabool Bulldogs. Adding to the day were heavy rain and homecoming events.

The Alton Comets secured another home win on Tuesday, September 30, 2026. They sailed past the Gainesville Bulldogs, who were 10-3.

A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics shows that eating potassium-rich foods during the teen years can lower blood pressure later in life.

The Thayer Bobcat football team stormed from the locker room, claiming the field and the right to be there.

The Alton Chamber of Commerce met to discuss the upcoming Walnut Festival, Trunk or Treat, membership, and the Pocket Park organization.