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The FIVE WORST Colleges in Illinois for 2024
What qualifies as a "bad college?" One of the most crucial factors to consider when evaluating a college is its graduation rates. If your students aren't graduating from your college, what are you even doing? It's that simple. As someone who attended several different colleges and universities, I won't put...
Eminem Sampled Jelly Roll’s ‘Save Me’ On New Album
It seems like all music genres are dipping their toes in country music these days including a big surprise: Eminem. Just recently, the legendary rapper sampled Jelly Roll's hit single "Save Me" on the last track of his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). Jelly Roll was unsurprisingly stunned that his "childhood hero" used his chorus. "I can’t believe I’m on Eminem’s album," wrote the "Halfway to Hell" singer on X (formerly Twitter) following the new release.
10 Barely Understandable Things You’ll Hear in Missouri Every Day
I have what is known as Missouri speaking syndrome. It's the involuntary mouth reflex action where I blurt out barely understandable phrases that perplexes people who aren't from Missouri, but my neighbors know exactly what I'm talking about. I saw this conversation on the Missouri sub-Reddit which is a typical...
Country Music’s Best, Worst + Most Unusual National Anthem Performances
Ingrid Andress is not the first country singer to struggle with the National Anthem. She's not even the first country singer to draw criticism after performing the National Anthem during MLB's All-Star festivities. A decade ago, one of country music's biggest stars of the 21st century was caught peeking at...
You Can Now Buy Bullets From Vending Machines in Several States
In America, there's no shortage of things that stand to be controversial, and bullet vending machines is the latest hot button issue. Texas-based company American Rounds is installing ammo vending machines in grocery stores in several states, which will provide around-the-clock access to firearm ammunition. This means anyone who is...
Why Ingrid Andress Had Been MIA Before Disastrous National Anthem
Ingrid Andress told her fans that she had been struggling both personally and professionally in the year leading up to her disastrous rendition of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night (July 15). Why Is Ingrid Andress Going Viral?. Andress delivered a weak, off-pitch...
Bruce Springsteen Has Zach Bryan to Thank for This Career First
Bruce Springsteen has found his way onto the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the first time in his lengthy career, and he has none other than Zach Bryan to thank for it. The legendary rocker is featured on Bryan's song "Sandpaper," which debuted at No. 26 on the list — a first for the music veteran who has been putting songs on various charts for nearly 50 years.
Wings Over Whiteman Draws Thousands to Air Force Base
The 2024 version of Wings Over Whiteman, held this past weekend, was attended by thousands of air show fans from Missouri and beyond at Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster. There were some parking complaints from some fans who spent quite a bit of time circling the base before...
First Of Two New Squad Trucks Arrive In Sedalia
On Monday night prior to a City Council meeting, Sedalia residents got a chance to view the Sedalia Fire Department's new squad truck, which arrived in Sedalia July 8 and will be in service in a couple of weeks. The truck was ordered months ago, and Fire Chief Matt Irwin...
Pettis County Sheriff’s Reports for July 16, 2024
Updated: This article was updated to reflect that Pettis County Deputies investigated an animal neglect case at a residence in the 1500 block of Crestview, Sedalia. This article is compiled from reports issued by the Pettis County Sheriff's Office. Very early Sunday morning, Pettis County Deputies responded to a report...
Sedalia Police Reports for July 16, 2024
This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department crime reports. Early Tuesday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North Quincy Avenue to investigate a burglary no longer in progress. Jose R. Apolina and Braulio J. Apolina reported several items had been taken from the residence with an approximate value of $3,050.00.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Reba McEntire Will Host the 60th Annual ACM Awards — All of the Details!
While many country artists are polishing their brand new ACM Awards trophies from this year, Reba McEntire and the show-runners are already preparing for the 60th ACM Awards. The country singer announced she will return to host in 2025. "Hey, everyone, it's Reba," she says in a video shared by...
Who Is Ingrid Andress + Why Was Her National Anthem So Unusual?
"Who is Ingrid Andress" is a very popular Google search after the 32-year-old country singer's performance of the National Anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday (July 16). The short answer: Andress is a three-time Grammy nominated singer with a pair of Top 5 country hits. The long...
Six Ways To Beat the Heat That Sound Kinda Dumb, But Aren’t
We here in Sedalia and Pettis County are in a heat advisory until this evening. That means that it's going to be extremely hot and humid all day, and you need to be careful to stay as cool as possible. The temperature keeps climbing and making us all miserable. So here are six weird tricks you can use to keep yourself cool . . . some of which seem counter-intuitive.
Ingrid Andress’ First Performance After Time Away Didn’t Go Well [Watch]
Country fans know Ingrid Andress for her hit song “More Hearts Than Mine," but her introduction to a more varied audience at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby makes her memorable for other reasons. Andress had the honor of singing the National Anthem on Monday night (July 16), and...
Kane Brown Issues a Challenge to Jason Aldean: Will Aldean Accept? [Exclusive]
Kane Brown is a busy man as of late. Now the father of three kids and a country music superstar, it's hard to believe he finds time to do anything else. But, rest assured, Brown does have some time to golf. Kane Brown Issues a Challenge to Jason Aldean: Will...
Could Jelly Roll Be Planning a Performance at WWE SummerSlam?
Jelly Roll is once again set to be a part of a WWE Universe event. Two of the singer's songs will be the theme songs for this year's WWE SummerSlam, according to a social media announcement from Paul Michael Levesque, aka Triple H — a retired pro wrestler and the WWE's Chief Content Officer.
See What Remains Inside of the Abandoned Galesburg, Illinois Mall
It's really hard to believe this once popular Galesburg, Illinois mall has only been closed for 6 years based on how much nature has reclaimed that space. Thanks to some urban explorers, you can see what little remains inside of time machine to what shopping in the 1980's was like.
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