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The Kansas City Defender Hosts “Black August Grocery Buyout,” Distributes $2000 to Black Families
KANSAS CITY, MO – On Tuesday, August 13th, The Kansas City Defender proudly launched our “Black August Grocery Buyout” at Price Chopper on 63rd Street, in honor of Black August—a time dedicated to commemorating Black freedom struggles, remembering Black political prisoners, and highlighting Black resistance against racial, colonial, and imperialist oppression.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Poplar Bluff sees success with community bed-building event
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - 150 kids in need will soon have a comfortable place to sleep thanks to one Heartland non-profit, and a record number of volunteers who came out to lend a hand. Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds to give to kids in the area, for free.
Conner Embree details the state of the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps
In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs have a big goal: becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. Reaching that goal largely rests on the eyes, mind and arm of quarterback Patrick Mahomes — and his receivers. This season, the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps includes a handful...
Cardinals' Bill DeWitt Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Past Remarks Regarding Leadership
St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. has recently been criticized for previous statements he's made about leadership as the team faces a second straight losing season.
Ashland Garden Club Yard of the Month
The Ashland Garden Club chose Steve Parker’s yard at 207 S. Main St. for the August yard of the month. Mr. Parker’s yard features a colorful slope with New Guinea impatiens, crotons and hydrangeas next to the sidewalk for all to enjoy. In addition to the large maple trees shading the front yard, a notable feature is his use of numerous tropical plants throughout the landscape.
Frozen cocktails, push pops and beach snacks
After more than a year in the works, Westport frozen cocktail bar Frost plans to open by October just as the weather also starts to turn frosty. In the 2,400-square-foot former Julep cocktail lounge space (4141 Pennsylvania Ave.), Frost will offer frozen drink classics such as pina coladas, daiquiris and margaritas; seasonal frozen drinks and collaborations with local companies such distilleries and wineries; and frozen mocktails. It also will have beer and wine.
5 SURPRISE Kansas City Chiefs Cut Candidates Ft. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Mecole Hardman & Irv Smith
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Three women faces charges for assaulting woman and her pregnant sister in Jefferson City
Three women are accused of assaulting a woman and her pregnant sister in Jefferson City. Ranika Lazard and Lanora Brown, of Jefferson City, and Brianna Jones, of Holts Summit, are charged with accessory to second-degree assault and accessory to fourth-degree assault. Brown is also charged with one count of resisting arrest. All three are being held without bond.
Nanoplastics are plaguing the world's waterways. Mizzou research just found a way to eliminate 98% of them
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Researchers who delved inside a pitch-black cave near St. Louis made a worrying discovery in 2023: The cave's water and sediment were teeming with microplastics, despite going untouched by humans for more than 30 years. The team from Saint Louis University found the toxic particles, which...
Oli Marmol name drops Paul Goldschmidt after another Cardinals loss
No, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol did not blame Paul Goldschmidt after the team's latest loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Goldschmidt is hitting much like he has all season -- inconsistently without much power. Despite a rare stretch from Aug. 8 through Aug. 10 when he had a home...
Chiefs, Panthers Could Sign Recently Cut $24 Million Defensive Back
The New York Giants cut defensive back Jalen Mills on Thursday, ending his time with the team before it ever truly began. Mill, a former seventh-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, made a name for himself with the Philadelphia Eagles and continued his solid play with the New England Patriots. A cornerback by trade, Mills transitioned to safety and can play both positions at a reasonably high level. The Giants signed him to a one-year, $1.38 million deal earlier in the year, but released him after a stint on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.
Kansas City Chiefs Officially Back Out Of Free Agent Signing (Report)
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to do something that hasn’t been done in the league since the 1960 Green Bay Packers: win three consecutive championships. As long as you have Patrick Mahomes under center, it will always seem possible. The Chiefs have spent numerous resources this off-season to...
Beloved Kirksville pastor set to retire
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Kirksville liturgical leader will be hanging up his vestments for the last time. In a press release sent to KTVO, Pastor David Lukefahr, the Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, announced his retirement after 22 years of faithful service to the congregation and community. His...
3 Cardinals players who are on thin ice the last two months of the season
The St. Louis Cardinals are in quite a concerning spot as a franchise right now. They have a talented roster with plenty of veterans, but they're falling out of the postseason race. If the Cardinals continue to fall down the National League standings, they could be in for a complete...
Recalling Jordan Walker to just platoon was a bad decision by the Cardinals
After veteran infielder Matt Carpenter was placed on the Injured List this past Monday, former top prospect Jordan Walker was recalled. The young outfielder was having a spectacular August at Triple-A Memphis through a week and a half, and his growth was rewarded with a promotion to the big league squad. The hope was that Walker would be able to hit against left-handed pitchers for the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Luck of the Cardinals
Okay, Cardinals, you win. You have worn me down. I am officially writing off the 2024 season. It’s better for my health. Apparently, the Reds series was more important than I thought because I did not know losing the series would allow me to give up on the Cardinals.
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