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Jordan Walker's recent struggles with Cardinals prove John Mozeliak right in worst way
Jordan Walker was seen as a future star who'd hit in the middle of the order for the St. Louis Cardinals for many years to come. While he had bumps in the road in his rookie season, Walker still hit 16 home runs and had a very respectable .787 OPS in 117 games played.
Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors who were unjustly punished after deadly 1944 California port explosion
The US Navy has exonerated 256 Black sailors who were found to be unjustly punished in 1944 following a horrific port explosion that killed hundreds of service members and exposed racist double standards among the then-segregated ranks.
NFL legend Emmitt Smith to attend Boys & Girls Club of Springfield event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Mercy Springfield Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is welcoming NFL Hall-of-Famer Emmitt Smith as a special guest for its 25th annual Steak & Steak Dinner and Charity Auction this September. The event will take place at the University Plaza Convention Center on September 24, 2024, from 7-10 p.m. The event […]
Kansas City police: Car thief drags victim to death after stealing vehicle on Paseo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police say someone died after being dragged by a suspect who stole their vehicle. The death happened just after 1 p.m. Wednesday in the 2900 block of Paseo. Police say someone was attempting to steal a white Ford F350 when the vehicle's owner...
Latest on elite offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell: Offer list cut in half
Nixo (Mo.) High offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell is the No. 4 overall player in the country according to 247Sports. He's the No. 2 offensive tackle nationally and No. 1 talent in his home state of Missouri. The 6-7, 300-pounder is being heavily recruited by just about everyone across the country....
Potentially Severe Mosquito-borne Illness Confirmed in Illinois
It was simply a matter of time. With the number of mosquitos that seem to take over Illinois and Missouri during the summertime, the fact that a potentially severe mosquito-borne illness is now confirmed in the area should not come as a surprise. The Illinois Department of Public Health said...
Missouri's top regional teachers include educators from Branson, Neosho, Spokane
A Branson educator is one of four from southwest Missouri who are among the 2024 Missouri Regional Teachers of the Year. The others hail from Carl Junction, Neosho and Spokane. Jennifer Webber, a kindergarten teacher at Branson's Buchanan Elementary, has been with the district since 2014. “Receiving this honor would...
Northeast Missouri seeks grants to double fiber internet by 2026
MARION COUNTY, Mo. (KHQA) — The Northeast Missouri region aims to broaden its broadband internet access by exploring grant opportunities to enhance its extensive access network. Chariton Valley Internet, based in Macon, along with local Northeast Missouri commissioners, have invested over $40 million to develop nearly 5,000 miles of...
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