Evangel University announced Friday that the school’s interim President Dr. George Wood, the Board of Trustees, and the President’s Cabinet are getting rid of the school’s Crusader mascot. The Crusader has been the official mascot of the Christian school since its inception in 1955. “The world has changed significantly since the 1950s, when the Evangel […]
Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift wants fans to have all the feels. In addition to releasing the melancholy ballad “You All Over Me (From the Vault)” today, she’s also given Swifties a dance remix of “Love Story (Taylor’s Version).” That’s right: She’s done a remix of a re-recording; what will she think of next? On Instagram, Tay […]
A federal grand jury has indicted embattled State Representative Tricia Derges on a 23-count superseding indictment that includes three new charges of COVID-19 fraud. The grand jury is accusing Derges of defrauding Greene County over funds received from the CARES Act. The indictment says that Derges received $296,574 in funds from the CARES Act through […]
Columbia/Legacy RecordingsSaturday, March 27 marks the 20-year anniversary of the release of Drops of Jupiter. It’s the album that put the band Train on the map, and it remains their best-selling title to date, largely due to the success of its now-iconic title track. To mark the milestone, here are five fascinating facts about the […]
The Greene County Commission has approved two new rounds of bonds to provide the next rounds of funding for construction of the new Greene County Jail and Sheriff’s Office. The new bonds, Series 2021A and Series 2021B, will carry principal amounts of $36,880,000 and $15,500,000, with the funds targeted toward jail construction costs, equipment for […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a teenage girl abducted from a bus stop in Charleston, Missouri. Troopers say Kenniah McCain, 15, may be in a black Chevy Tahoe with unknown license plate. Investigators believe two men were in the vehicle. UPDATE: SUSPECTS ARE 2 BLACK MALES PHOTO OF SUSPECT […]
A federal grand jury has returned additional federal charges against embattled Nixa State Representative Tricia Derges. The superseding indictment was unsealed Friday when Derges, 63, appeared in federal court in Springfield for her arraignment. The indictment includes three new counts of COVID-19 fraud in addition to the original 23 counts Derges faced. The latest counts […]
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesJessica Simpson says she’s heard of the explosive, unauthorized Framing Britney Spears documentary, but admits she doesn’t have the strength to watch it. Appearing Friday on Tamron Hall‘s daytime talk show, the Open Book author revealed she hasn’t been able to bring herself to take it in, telling Hall that even thinking about the tell-all documentary gives her “anxiety.” “It’s one […]
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicThe Jonas Brothers weathered a few breakup rumors after Nick Jonas revived his solo career by releasing his album Spaceman. But the band still insists they are not going their separate ways. Speaking to Access Hollywood on Thursday about their hilarious new Cadillac commercial, Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas shot down rumors that the band is breaking up. “This band is obviously […]
Police say a woman and her two-year-old daughter are missing from Ozark under suspicious circumstances. Authorities are asking for your help with information on the whereabouts of Anna Rossi and her two-year-old daughter Amora Rossi. Anna was last seen at 8 a.m. Thursday at her home. She’s believed to have left in a 2016 Honda […]