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Missouri Has 13 of the Worst Chain Restaurants in the Nation
With the state of many restaurants these days, especially chain ones, getting on a list like this is something I'm sure no chain business wants to be on. Far and Wide put together a list of the top 10 worst chain restaurants in the nation, and before we dive into the number one there are a few on here that I disagree with.
A Single-Wide Trailer With An Indoor Pool + Diving Board Just Hit the Market [Pics]
When you think trailer home, it's almost guaranteed that your next thought isn't indoor pool. One might even say that would not even be possible. Behold: It does exist, and it's for sale. According to CBS News, soaring mortgage rates and rising home prices have made the dream of owning...
Farmers Almanac Suddenly Shares Red Flags About Missouri’s Winter
I am not a fan of winter and find it hard to even look at my snow shovel. I might need to change my attitude if Farmer's Almanac is right about Missouri's upcoming winter season. They say there are red flags of trouble everywhere. Farmer's Almanac just issued their outlook...
Post Malone’s Album Isn’t Out Yet, But Already Hit a Big Sales Milestone
Fans still have two more days to wait until Post Malone's country album, F-1 Trillion, drops on Friday (Aug. 16). But apparently, quite a few of them like what they've heard so far. According to social media news organization Chart Data, the album had sold more than 500,000 total units...
7 Country Stars Who Are Also Licensed Pilots
When it comes to country music, our favorite artists are known for their captivating lyrics, toe-tapping melodies or one-of-a-kind styles. In some cases, they're equally know for what they do outside of music, be it their philanthropic efforts or business ventures. And then there's this elite class of pilots. A...
Miranda Lambert Enjoys the … Ahem, Art in Italy [Pictures]
Miranda Lambert and her husband Brendan McLoughlin recently went on another international vacation — this time, their destination was Italy. Stunning sunsets, fine food and wine, art and architecture were all highlights of the trip, according to a recap Lambert shared on social media after the fact. The couple availed themselves of all the local culture, including pizza dinners, a carousel ride and even a scenic boat ride.
Will Illinois See A Harsh Winter? Here’s 3 Warning Signs To Watch For
If the one thing you dread most about living in Illinois is a cold, snowy winter, there are a few natural signs you can look for now to prepare yourself for what's ahead. Many Illinoisans dread it, some Illinoisans welcome it, but the simple fact is; the end of summer is almost here and the promise of crisp autumn air and pumpkin spice overload is on the way.
Tracy Lawrence Headlines at the 2024 Missouri State Fair
Country music singer Tracy Lawrence headlined the grandstand show at the 2024 Missouri State Fair Tuesday night. Tracy Lee Lawrence, 56, is an American country music singer, songwriter and record producer who was born in Atlanta, Texas, and raised in Foreman, Arkansas. Lawrence began performing at age 15 and moved...
Beyoncé, Zach Bryan + More Lead 2024 People’s Choice Country Nominations
The most-recognized acts at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards are those bringing a fresh perspective to country music. The awards show, now in its second year, dropped its nominees list on Wednesday (Aug. 14). The most nominated acts this year are Zach Bryan, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves and Shaboozey — all relative newcomers to the genre, or artists whose work was historically included genre boundary-pushing or experimentation.
A Lonely Walk Thru Mostly Abandoned Northwestern Missouri Places
It's true that you can't fully judge a book just by its cover, but there are some tiny towns in northwestern Missouri that you can tell have been left behind by time. They are now mostly abandoned and lonely places as a new exploration shows. I saw this new video...
Beware the Missouri Cemetery with Pentagrams on the Headstones
I've heard so many strange stories about this place, I thought there was no way they could be true, but I was wrong. There are pictures and video of a Missouri cemetery that has headstones with pentagrams on headstones that you do not want to adventure to at night. I...
5 Myths You Think are True About Missouri Goodwill, But Aren’t
It's been said that perception is reality. Unfortunately, when it comes to perceptions that aren't true, it can hurt organizations that are trying to help the community. There really are many myths that people think are true about Missouri Goodwill locations, but they aren't. This is one case where I...
How Will Missourians Die? See the 10 New Leading Causes of Death
There really are only 3 things that all of us have in common - birth, taxes and death. I can't help you with the first two, but I do have new information on the 10 leading causes of death which reveal the most likely way Missourians will exit this life.
Fan Breaks Ankle Jumping Onto MLB Field
Talk about adding injury to insult. During the 9th inning of the cross-town match-up between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox, two different fans jumped onto the field during play. To be fair, watching the Chicago White Sox this season would lead many fans to do crazy things....
Sheryl Crow Explains Why She Missed Zach Bryan Show: ‘I’m So Sorry’
It seems that a miscommunication led to some disappointed fans at Zach Bryan's Atlanta shows over the weekend. The singer's 2024 Quittin' Time Tour landed at the city's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Aug. 10 and 11. The bill advertised Sheryl Crow and Levi Turner as opening acts, but Crow never took the stage.
Why Did Faith Hill Deactivate Her Social Media?
Faith Hill disappeared without warning from social media this week, deactivating her Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages. Fans began noticing her absence early this week, and they've got some theories. Specifically, some fans wondered if the social media wipe might mean new music around the corner. That would be a...
Things Aren’t Looking Good for Applebee’s Restaurants Across America
According to the numbers, fewer and fewer people are spending their hard-earned money on going out to eat. Even fast-food establishments have taken a hit and had to increase prices just to stay up. Applebee's recently had their Q2 earnings call, and it had some positivity, but was riddled with...
Why is Missouri Suddenly Warning About Dangerous Monkeypox?
I've heard it said that prevention is the best kind of cure. Perhaps that's why the state of Missouri is suddenly warning about the dangers of Monkeypox. I don't mean this as anything against the Missouri Department of Health, but I find this new warning about Monkeypox to be curious and a bit unusual. Paranoid me wonders if they know something the rest of us don't (yet).
Lunch Lady Gets 9 Years in Prison for Stealing Chicken Wings
A Chicago-area school cafeteria director will spend nearly a decade in jail for stealing chicken wings. It happened during the COVID-19 pandemic and was only discovered when a routine audit found that the school was $300,000 over budget halfway through the following year. She'd stolen $1.5 million worth of chicken...
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