November 16, 1826
Today is the birthday of statesman John Brooks Henderson from Lincoln County, MO. He was appointed a Senator and, after Lincoln's death, Henderson…
The Lone Holdout
49 states use prescription drug monitoring programs to fight the opioid epidemic. Why is Missouri the only outlier?
November 14, 1916
John Joseph Houghtaling was born on this day in Kansas City. He invented the Magic Fingers Vibrating Bed, a common feature in mid-priced hotels and…
Property Prospects: A Cozy Stone Cottage
Are you looking for the stone cottage of your dreams? We’ve found it.
Friday Films, Craft Shows, Gardens Aglow, and more in Southwest Missouri
Here’s everything happening in Springfield this month.
November 13, 1833
This was the night of the "Great Star Shower of 1833." It was said to be so bright that a newspaper could be read on the street. One writer says,…
November 12, 1878
The St. Louis School Board fired a male teacher who had filed for divorce. Discussion of such a scandal was sure to bring harm to the students. Of…
November 11, 1918
Today in Missouri (and world) history is Armistice Day. World War I ended today. Missouri Life proudly salutes the service of our veterans across the…