ST. LOUIS – Brandon Barrett, a St. Louis-area Eagle Scout who recently turned 18, has joined an elite group of scouts by earning all 141 merit badges offered by Scouting America. From the start of ...

In what has become a Christmas Eve tradition, an unknown donor slipped a rare gold coin into the Salvation Army Red Kettle at ...

Becoming an Eagle Scout is a long journey. Not everyone puts in the hours of community service, earns merit badges, and makes a difference in their community. Roughly 5% of scouts put in the time, the ...

I am writing this letter today in response to an NPR article published on November 25, 2025, stating that the military is considering cutting ties with Scouting America / Boy Scouts of America. I come ...

Sam Woodall, a local Eagle Scout, was honored for his efforts in restoring graves at Pelham Cemetery at a reception on ...

The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year. The administration plans to issue a $1 coin with President Donald Trump’s likeness on it next year, despite ...

We’ll show you how to keep your mind sharp and resilient for years to come. Signing up with a partner may bring even bigger benefits. By Dana G. Smith Your brain is ...

The Treasury Department unveiled new coins celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. They failed to include planned designs featuring abolition, women’s suffrage and the civil rights movement. Actors ...

Despite an increase in voter turnout, some races in Dothan’s Aug. 5 municipal election are still neck-and-neck. Now candidates have the opportunity to challenge the results and ask for a recount as ...

The U.S. Mint is issuing special circulating coins to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American's adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Quarters, dimes and nickels minted in 2026 will bear ...