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The Alton, Missouri, High School has a band this year, and along with the band comes a new teacher. The band teacher is Kaleb Gray. The AltonMo.com field team had a chance to interview him and some of his students. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/sports/comets/altonmo-com-field-team-interviews-new-band-teacher-kaleb-gray-20231117

Thayer held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Despite grey clouds and intermittent mist, the crowds filled the streets, shopping at booths and participating in crazy activities. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/fun-and-games-abound-in-thayer-despite-cool-grey-weather-20231016 https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/thayer-fall-festival-is-continuing-until-800-pm-tonight-come-join-the-fun-20231014

The Thayer Bobcats went up against the Willow Springs Bears on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Louis Bozman Field in Thayer. The Bobcats defeated the Bears 68-14. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/sports/thayer-bobcats-football-team-soars-68-14-over-the-willow-springs-bears-20231016

The 38th Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival happened on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Like previous Walnut Festivals, this one was also a big success! You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/38th-annual-black-gold-walnut-festival-is-a-success-as-usual-20231009

On September 8, 2023, the Thayer Bobcats went up against the Liberty Eagles at Louis Bozman Field in Thayer, Missouri. The Bobcats marching band and cheerleaders, or Pomcats, performed at halftime, much to the enjoyment of the crowd. You can read more here: Pomcats: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/thayer-bobcats-band-and-pomcats-perform-at-halftime-on-sept-8th-20230914 Football Game: https://www.altonmo.com/sports/thayer-bobcats-fall-to-liberty-eagles-36-16-20230911

The Thayer Bobcats went up against the Liberty Eagles on September 8, 2023, at Louis Bozman Field. The Bobcats fell to the Eagles 36-16. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/sports/thayer-bobcats-fall-to-liberty-eagles-36-16-20230911

Antique and classic cars showed up in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Friday night started the viewing with the fun culminating today at Mammoth Spring State Park. Whether it is a 1929 Model A or a newer Corvette, or something in between, you were sure to see spruced-up vehicles at the car show. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/mammoth-spring-antique-and-classic-car-show-displays-beauty-20230902 And here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/mammoth-spring-antique-and-classic-car-show-fun-for-everyone-20230904

The Alton Public School system is changing this year. With a larger-than-normal turnover of staff, it takes someone willing to stand up for students and education, while bringing together the new with the old. Holly Reese is just the person to do that. You can read more about it here: https://www.altonmo.com/sports/comets/meet-our-new-school-superintendent-holly-reese-20230901

The Thayer Bobcats went up against the St. Vincent Indians in the season opener on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Louis Bozman Field at the Thayer High School. It was a close match between the two teams, but the Bobcats pulled ahead and won the game 21-18. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/sports/thayer-bobcats-win-first-game-of-the-season-over-st-vincent-indians-20230828

The Missouri Solar Eclipse Expo happened on July 22, 2023, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. At the event, attendees could learn more about the 2024 eclipse and how to prepare for it. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/business/eclipse-expo-showed-many-eclipse-ideas-for-all-ages-20230726

Alton, Missouri, had their Independence Day celebration on July 3, 2023, at Piney Creek Park. There were a variety of different vendors that sold food, drinks, aprons, and shirts. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/big-crowds-come-to-alton-fireworks-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-20230705

Thomasville, Missouri, held its Fourth of July festivities on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Thomasville. The rodeo was the night's main event, but there were several other highlights. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/family/despite-rainy-weather-locals-filled-up-the-bleachers-at-thomasville-20230703

The Heart of the Ozarks Fair started on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri. The carnival started at 6:00 pm, along with the auction. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/big-crowd-on-opening-night-of-the-heart-of-the-ozarks-fair-20230609

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus came to Alton, Missouri, on April 3, 2023, at Piney Creek Park. While only in Alton for a day, over 300 people came to the 5:00 pm show. The AltonMo.com field team had a chance to interview some of the attendees. You can read more here: The tent raising: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/a-small-group-watched-the-tent-raising-of-the-circus-on-the-3rd-20230404 The circus: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/culpepper-merriweather-circus-fills-tent-up-with-spectators-at-shows-20230404

At the last Alton, Missouri, school board meeting on March 9, 2023, the board members brought up the upcoming tax levy, which will be voted on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/politics/elections/the-details-on-the-school-tax-levy-coming-up-april-4th-20230321

Although Court Square Cafe has been open almost six months, they had their grand opening on March 11, 2023, which was also their first day of breakfast service. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/court-square-cafe-had-their-grand-opening-on-march-11th-20230315

The Alton High School Art Club in Alton, Missouri, hosted a movie night at the Alton Multi-Purpose building at 505 School Street on February 18, 2023, showing the movie Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. It was a huge success with people of all ages coming. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/alton-high-school-art-club-movie-night-a-huge-success-20230221

The Alton Comets and Koshkonong Blue Jays boys and girls varsity basketball teams went up against each other at the Alton High School in Alton, Missouri, on Friday, February 17, 2023. The Lady Comets won 79-8, and the Comets won 87-45. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/sports/comets/alton-comets-defeat-koshkonong-blue-jays-by-a-margin-of-40-points-20230218

The Homeschooling 101 Enrichment Day is happening on January 28, 2023, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm at the Alton Assembly of God Church. There will be engaging speakers for the parents, and a one-day, high-impact VBS for the kids. Check out more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/family/homeschool-101-enrichment-day-live-experts-free-20230104 https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/family/mark-the-date-homeschooling-101-enrichment-day-is-jan-28th-20230113 https://homeschool.altonmo.com/meeting-notes/homeschool-101-enrichment-day-schedule

The Alton, Missouri, Christmas parade was held on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The evening had a definite chill to the air with a north wind. Despite the temperature, citizens still came out to enjoy the parade and evening. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/recreation/despite-frigid-weather-alton-christmas-parade-still-held-20221205

October had many events, but the main one was the Walnut Festival. November also has a lot of events happening such as general elections, BB Road Hunters' Meal, and Thanksgiving.

Alton First Baptist Church is working diligently to fill Christmas shoe boxes. They have a goal of 125 boxes to send to poor and needy children. The church is enlisting the public for assistance. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/community/first-baptist-ask-for-help-filling-christmas-shoe-boxes-20221026

Are you interested in 4H? What all does it entail? What ages can come? What can they do? Are there competitions? How often do they meet? And where do they meet? To get your questions answered, come to the first official 4H meeting in Oregon County! You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/community/interested-in-4h-meeting-coming-up-on-wednesday-20221025

Millions of people from all across the country traveled to the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., for The Wild Protest Rally held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. You can read the article here: https://www.altonmo.com/politics/millions-of-people-traveled-to-washington-d-c-for-the-wild-protest-rally-20210108?preview=true

The Thayer, Missouri, Bobcat Marching Band has been competing against other high schools in the last month. The band has been winning all different kinds of awards throughout their season. This performance was done at the football game against the Ava Bears on October 7, 2022. You can read more here: https://www.altonmo.com/lifestyle/thayer-bobcat-marching-band-is-making-thayer-proud-with-their-wins-20221012