It's been said that where there is smoke, there is at least a little fire. That saying is accurate when it comes to the urban legend of ghost elephants in a cemetery in Illinois. There is a tragic truth to this tale that is far worse than the urban legend it inspired.
I don't think I've ever seen more American flags fly as they did in St. Louis, Missouri in Forest Park just one year ago. There's now video to remember exactly how staggering that sight was and also news that it will happen again.
If the sight of American flags puts a tear of happiness in your eyes, you'll need to bring tissues with you if you're in St. Louis this weekend as over 7,000 will fly in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11/01.
What was to be the 9th annual St. Louis music festival has been cancelled mere days before it was set to start, with organizers citing financial troubles.