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Local Heros Heading To Help Florida!
Both crews from City Utilities of Springfield and the Springfield based Convoy of Hope are headed towards hurricane stricken Florida to help with human need and restoration. The category 4 hurricane came barreling through the state of Florida on Wednesday and Thursday. Millions of people are without electricity and many have flooded homes. Kudos and high fives to the CU linemen who will be…
Talking Music With Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist From "The Band of Heathens"
Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist share the story of how the band got together, living in Austin, and some of their more recent projects. The guys got together performing their own sets at a local "jam session" in an Austin club. The Wednesday night showcase was billed as "The Good Time Supper Club". A misprint in a local paper called the act "The Heathens" and it stuck. Drummer John Chipman joined the…
Rules for Garth Brooks Concert At Thunder Ridge Arena!
This is the weekend! Finally! There are some rules you will have to abide by if you are going to one of the sold out concert dates at Thunder Ridge to see Garth Brooks. Pro Shops shared these tips to make your concert experience safe and fun. ATTIRE: Guests should plan to wear comfortable, close-toed shoes. Attendees will need to walk from parking lots to the Fan Zone and the arena. The terrain…
National Coffee Day! Score FREE Coffee!
Coffee Coffee Coffee -It is National Coffee Day,- and there are several places you can actually grab a free cup of joe if you become a rewards member! Hey it's Free- signup! Check this out: 1. Dunkin' is giving Perks to members a free medium coffee with any purchase. 2. Krispy Kreme is giving away coffee AND donuts. Anyone can show up and get a free coffee or iced coffee. Rewards members…
Talking With Josh Abbott About His Music And More!
Josh Abbott and the boys got the band together attending school at Texas Tech. While finishing up his graduate degree he and his fraternity brothers Austin Davis, Neel Huey, and Andrew Hurt started cranking out songs. The band recorded their demo entitled "Taste" in 2007. Fiddler Preston Wait joined the band and they hit the road that next year. Their first full album “Scapegoat” debuted later in…
Butter Shortage!
Well, this won't melt in your mouth like buttah, just in time for the holidays, there is a butter shortage! Wait. What? A butter shortage? The Wall Street Journal reports butter prices were up 24.6% year over year in August. The butter shortage is caused by labor shortages and a decline in milk production. Good news? You can freeze butter and it doesn't effect the taste or texture. If you can…
WTG Cardinals! NL Central Champs!
The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL Central title last night by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2! The Cardinals sealed their first division crown since 2019. So what's on tap for now? The Cardinals will wrap up their series with the Brewers tonight, then the Redbirds will play the Pittsburgh Pirates for the next 6 games to finish out the regular season. Go Cardinals!
A Conversation With Randy Rogers
Randy Rodgers started playing piano at just 6 years of age. His grandmother and he spent hours honing his piano playing skills. A few years later he picked up a guitar and he's been playing and writing songs ever since. Like many of his Texas Country counterparts, the band's first album was a live recording. "Live at Cheatham Street Warehouse" proved to be a big Texas Country hit. In 2002, the…
Road Closing on Grant Avenue!
Heads up! Road crews have shut down northbound traffic on Grant avenue due to roadway improvements! Look for delays and closings on Grant Avenue between Sunshine and Ildereen Street. Grant Avenue will be open for SB drivers only as phase 2 of a multi phase project continues. What are crews doing? Stormwater development plus underground utilities will be installed.
Pumpkin Pickin' Time!
Pumpkin Pickin time and there are several places around the Ozarks to "pick your pumpkin" What a fun tradition for your family! The Fieth Family Farm Bounce houses, Hay Rides, Sweet treats, pumpkin patch, mums and more- 1663 E 490th Rd Bolivar, MO 65613 Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park-Join in the Harvest Fest fun on weekends with hayrides, corn maze, cow train, inflatables, pony rides, pumpkin patch,…