Driving on I-55 north of the construction zone this past week deepened my respect for the eastern red cedar tree. Seeing several branches poki…
Caren Evans of Festus submitted this holiday-season photo of her cat, Callie, shown relaxing among presents under the family Christmas tree.
Bob Linderer of Crystal City says the family Christmas tree always fascinates his rescue cat, Murray.
Cate Perry of Festus sent in this photo of her calico cat, Jersey, depicting what looks like a tranquil Christmas scene, but pictures can be d…
I remember it as the Christmas of the 2-Foot-Tall Plastic Christmas Tree.
Judith Leonard of Festus said her dog, Trixie, looks like she is waiting for Santa in this photo, but she’s really just sitting in her favorit…
Festus officials are asking the public to keep an eye on the Santa House at Schneider Park after it was vandalized sometime Monday night or ea…
No, the turkey's not even in the oven, but some people -- of all ages -- can't wait for Christmas.
I took this photo of Elvis in our backyard during a January 2014 snowstorm. He’s 10 now. He loves the snow. I can’t get him outside in the sum…
I took this picture of my cat, Chelsea, in December 2004 when she was 8. I caught her as she seems to be thinking of which ornament she can ge…