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Hand-lifting hymns, songs of gratitude and everything in between.

It's not that she hasn't tried.

Gabby Barrett acknowledges the pushback she got for getting married at just 19 years old in this vulnerable, unreleased song.

After the thrill of the egg hunt, there's an important detail to keep in mind about those colorful treasures. Spoiler alert: timing matters.

Science has told us the 50 snobbiest places in Missouri for 2026 and there are some true surprises on this list.

There's an original and rare 1882 newspaper that talks about the death of Jesse James in Missouri that had just happened.

If you're nostalgic for Missouri license plates, here are a dozen available on eBay right now.

A South Carolina baby boutique owner has been arrested 15 times this year as investigators say dozens of customers paid for items they never received.

Breland has been trying to get this artist for five years!

Many are claiming that boxes of ticks are being left on Missouri farms, but is it true?

Fans can get a little carried away at meet and greets, and sometimes that enthusiasm leads to some pretty permanent decisions.

Illinois ranked as one of America's most humid states again and it's because of the corn.

'Marshals' star Luke Grimes told us all about the sweet song he wrote for his 18-month-old son, Rigel.

As summer 2026 approaches, fans are buzzing about Taylor and Travis's wedding plans—an intimate celebration or a star-studded affair? Let’s break it down.

Train for marathons? Experience Illinois’ top Chicago Marathon through scenic neighborhoods and landmarks.

One of Missouri's neighbors has announced they'll begin testing driverless trucks soon.

Remember those shrimp feasts that had diners piling their plates high? They might just be back on the menu soon.

The song is heavy and deeply personal for the duo.

A Missouri law enforcement officer claims he saw strange lights moving in every direction and he has videos to prove it.

The country duo reveals why their new song “Say So” felt different — and why they weren’t sure fans would be ready for it.

Put your dukes up! Here are the 30 angriest country songs of all time.

There are a TON of celebrity cameos in this music video, and that's just the beginning.

It changed the face of television.

Kid Rock says that his military helicopter flyover was an unplanned visit, and that it only lasted seconds.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has issued a bulletin about a deadly drug most don't know they're taking.

The truth is very, very frustrating.

The Norris family has asked fans not to believe any reports that don't come directly from them.

Someone who stopped at this tiny Illinois shop this week is now a millionaire, but their identity remains unknown.

Carrie Underwood’s setlist decisions are no easy task. Imagine having so many hits but knowing some won’t make the cut for each show.

Imagine balancing a thriving music career and motherhood while shedding 90 pounds. Jo Dee Messina is doing just that!

We're giving out thousands of dollars in prize money every weekday through May 1!

Imagine a truckload of KitKats, gone without a trace. This is one sweet heist that has everyone talking.

The "Hurricane" singer thought he’d blown everything the first-time meeting Blake Shelton — until one moment turned it all around.