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Missouri Cops Find Car Thief Suspect, Find He’s Illegal Immigrant
What began as the arrest of a car thief suspect in Hannibal, Missouri suddenly became something much more. According to the police report, the alleged car thief is also an illegal immigrant. The Hannibal, Missouri Police Department shared the news of this arrest on their Facebook page earlier Tuesday. The...
Dog Almost Ruins Ree Drummond’s Daughter’s Gender Reveal!
The Pioneer Woman Rea Drummond's daughter recently shared the news on social media that she and her husband were expecting their first child. Now, they're sharing a gender reveal that was hilariously nearly ruined by the couple's adorable Golden Retriever, George. “We can’t wait to meet you, little one,” she...
Most Notorious Illinois Urban Legend Was Evil Clown Never Caught
Why is everyone so afraid of clowns? If you live in Illinois, there's actually a very good reason or reasons. One is all too real while the other is the state's most notorious urban legend who's perpetrator was never caught. Mental Floss just shared a fun YouTube short as they...
Morgan Wallen Not Amused After Fan Throws a Phone at Him During Show [Watch]
Morgan Wallen had no time for a fan who threw her phone at him during a recent tour stop. In the video shared on X, the country singer is in the middle of singing "Cowgirls" when a well-manicured hand emerges from the bottom of the screen and launches the device toward him.
Oak Ridge Boys Singer William Lee Golden’s Son, Rusty, Dead at 65: ‘I Love You, Son’
Oak Ridge Boys singer William Lee Golden is mourning the death of his son, William "Rusty" Golden. According to a press release, the Country Music Hall of Famer's son died on Monday (July 1) at the age of 65 at his home in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn. “This...
10 of the Worst Intersections in Quincy to Avoid at All Costs
Let's face it, driving in Quincy can be a pain sometimes, especially at certain intersections. So, we asked you which intersections are the ones you just despise driving through and I have to admit, these are all on my lists. For me, it's any 4-way stop in Quincy. For some...
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Here’s What Lainey Wilson Would Sound Like Without a Southern Accent
If you've ever wondered what Lainey Wilson might sound like without her signature southern accent, you're in luck. Wilson is as country as it comes, but she has a unique talent of shaking her country twang... at least briefly. In a recent interview on TODAY, WIlson joins host Willie Geist,...
Fans React as Ailing Willie Nelson Cancels Another Show
Willie Nelson has canceled another of his scheduled live appearances, and fans turned to social media to share plenty of thoughts, from concerns and well wishes to angry complaints. What New Shows Will Willie Nelson Miss?. The 91-year-old country legend will not appear at the Outlaw Music Festival Tour stop...
Shaboozey will Headline at the Illinois State Fair
"One, here comes the 2 to the 3 to the 4" Shaboozey is bringing A Bar Song (Tipsy) to the Illinois State Fair! Here are the details on the show and how to get tickets... According to a post from the Illinois State Fair Facebook page, Shaboozey, the man behind the summer hit song on country radio A Bar Song (Tipsy), is going to be headlining at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August, 18th. The Facebook page post says tickets will be on sale starting July 6th at 10 am via Ticketmaster.
Missouri’s New Richest Man Could Buy 3 Billion Candy Bars?
There's a brand new list of the wealthiest people in the world and Missouri has a new (sort of) number one richest person. This guy is so wealthy, he could afford to buy 3 billion candy bars and that's even allowing for inflation on chocolate. Forbes just issued their new...
Illinois Police Given $1.5 Million to Get Guns from the Dangerous
It takes a lot of resources when you want to obtain weapons from those who shouldn't have them. Many Illinois law enforcement agencies just received $1.5 million dollars to help the effort of removing firearms from the hands of those who are considered dangerous. According to this press release from...
70 Years Ago Today: The World Was Introduced to Elvis Presley
If you take a look around in 2024, you can still find a ton of things that will remind you of Elvis Presley. But there are only a few of us who will remember being there and hearing an Elvis song on the radio for the first time ever on July 2, 1954.
Luke Bryan is Still Waiting to Hear if ‘American Idol’ Will Invite Him Back
American Idol is set to return in 2025, but Luke Bryan says that the judging lineup for next season is still up in the air. "It's been something Disney has been really tight-lipped about with me and Lionel [Richie] and Ryan [Seacrest]," Bryan explains in a new interview with Billboard.
2 of the Top 50 Most Educated Cities in the US are in Missouri
We were not surprised that Missouri has two of the most educated cities in the US, we were surprised, however, which two cities are the most educated in the Show-Me State. Here are the details... According to a list called the Most & Least Educated Cities in America 2024, from...
The Only 8 Country Songs to Ever Sell More Than 10 Million Copies
Country music has been more popular than ever in America over the last few years. This can be clearly seen by sales and streams of country songs in the past 10 years. The Only 8 Country Songs to Ever Sell More Than 10 Million Copies. In music, it's a status...
Miranda Lambert’s ‘Dammit Randy’ Includes a Very Special Co-Writer [Listen]
Miranda Lambert's new song "Dammit Randy" is right in the country superstar's wheelhouse — independent, story-focused and country as heck — but it's clearly a step in a new direction, too. For one thing, the song features a co-writer that fans haven't seen from her before, even though...
How to Not Survive a Zombie Apocalypse in St. Louis, Missouri
Some say that a zombie apocalypse is inevitable. I don't know about that, but I do know I'd prefer to not be in St. Louis, Missouri if/when it begins. If you don't have the option to not be there, I can help you not survive with a little help from my friends.
Illinois City Top 10 to Live In, But Rest of The State is Ticked
I don't think I've seen anything quite like this other than in Illinois. Think about it. What other state would have one of its places named a top 10 best place to live in where the rest of the state is collectively rolling its eyes. I laughed as soon as...
People Need How Much Money to Live Comfortably in Illinois?
Wealth is very much a subjective thing. What one person might consider a pittance would feel like a fortune to someone else. How much do people think (key word) they need to live comfortably in Illinois? The numbers are ridiculous. This is a fascinating if a bit fantastical new survey...
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