NEW YORK -- A small but important exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores a little-known facet of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's creations: his line of wallpapers, printed and woven textiles and other home goods designed for the public. "Frank Lloyd Wright Textiles: The Taliesin Line, 1955-60" remains on view through Apr. ...

Have you wished you had never suffered? That no problems had interrupted your tranquility? Or, when you've gone through your own life and death situations, within, do you hope for no more? Do you merely want to be left alone to enjoy what you choose to do?...

An email came into my inbox late last month that filled me with incredible sadness. A certain musician I'd never met had died in a car accident in northern Ohio. His name was Jared Jacobsen, the longtime organist at Chautauqua Institution in western New York state. My wife and I watched Jacobsen's instrumental mastery over most of the 40 years we've been attending Chautauqua events...

Anyone who has had the pleasure of knowing Kitty Kandalaft of Dexter may have trouble believing that this soft-spoken, gracious southern lady had her beginnings in the rustic, rugged terrain of West Virginia. "I come from where the hillbillies live," laughs Kandalaft. ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- In the archive of hairy creatures that no one can really explain, Momo has an honored place. The name stands as shorthand for "Missouri Monster," though the beast has a lineage of storied but non-genetic kin. Think Sasquatch. Think Bigfoot...

Notre Dame Regional High School's annual activity week will be held through Sept. 28. The purpose of activity week is to involve students, staff, parents and the community in raising funds to reduce the operating budget of the school. Many activities and promotions will take place: Raffles, magazine subscriptions, candy, trash bags, butter braids, mums, Imo's Pizza and fruit will be sold with all proceeds utilitzed in an incentive contest among each class. ...

WASHINGTON -- First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years. The 555-foot stone obelisk closed in September 2016 in order to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems...

It never ceases to amaze me when driving somewhere how much trash is just tossed out. I sometimes lose a piece out of the back of my pickup, but I sure don't toss it out. Whole bags of leftovers from the fast food joints. Cups of all colors and descriptions. ...

Shown here is the bright yellow flower of a plant called Jerusalem artichoke. Also called sunchoke, this plant is a member of the sunflower family. It has a rather spindly but woody stem that branches out and can become profuse with wonderful flowers. It can grow to a height of about 8 feet...

Submitted by Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Piper is a one-year-old Beagle mix. She would be a great addition to your family. She is available for adoption at Safe Harbor; call (573) 243-9823.

Monday: BBQ riblet or patty melt, seasoned potato friee, California-blend veggies, whole-grain bread and chilled peaches or brownie. Tuesday: Poppy seed chicken or Swiss steak, wild rice pilaf, peas and pearl onions, glazed onions, hot roll and mixed fruit or lemon bar...

Cape Girardeau faced an economic disadvantage in the early 1900s. People coming from Jackson or Scott County had to travel on toll roads, a costly impediment for local business. The Cape Girardeau McAdamized and Plank Road Company was chartered in 1851 to operate a road connecting Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Bollinger Mill. Another firm, the Cape Girardeau and Scott County McAdamized Road Company, was created in 1853 to build a road to the south...

The Town and Country FCE Club met Sept. 12, with Donna Woolsey as the hostess. Woolsey gave the devotion titled "Encouragement." Mary Klaproth led a David and Goliath Bible quizm, with Darlene McCain the winner. Roll call was answered with your favorite hobby. Pennies for "Coins for Friendship" were collected...

Susan Matthews, Chapter GV, Caruthersville, President of Missouri P.E.O. ; and Beverly  Hahs, President of Chapter BI, Cape Girardeau at the Convention of the International chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Des Moines, Iowa. The convention celebrated 150 years of the philanthropic organization’s motivation of women’s education. Over the years, the organization has given $144 million to help more than 109,000 women achieve higher education.

Jackson High School Class of 1945 held its 74th reunion Sept. 14 at Delmonico’s Restaurant in Jackson. Seven of the remaining 21 students were in attendance, along with family and friends. There were 85 students at the beginning of the school year in 1945.

The Trump administration is threatening to cut funding for a Middle East studies program run by the University of North Carolina and Duke University, arguing it's misusing a federal grant to advance "ideological priorities" and unfairly promote "the positive aspects of Islam" but not Christianity or Judaism...

LAS VEGAS -- Visitors descending on the remote Nevada desert for "Storm Area 51" are from Earth, not outer space. No one knows what to expect, but the two tiny towns of Rachel and Hiko near the once-secret military research site are preparing for an influx of people over the next few days...

Have you ever taken a loved one for granted? I have been on the giving and receiving end of that one. I think we all have. We get so used to our roles, life begins to work like a well-oiled machine and the details blur into the background. Then, you hear the recipient of your loyalty speaking admiringly about someone else. Heck, they aren't just speaking, they are gushing like a broken fire hydrant. It's an "If you like it so much why don't you marry it" kind of moment...

We Americans like to commemorate things -- people, places, events, and even foods. Thus, among the more than 1500 items singled out on the National Day Calendar are many which relate to things to eat. Some of these "holidays," like National Tater Tot Day, or National Grape Popsicle Day, or National Cheese Doodle Day, might seem trivial. But others recognize foods that surely deserve a day of their own. In fact, some might merit an entire month of celebration...

The end of summer seems to be evident with school back in session, baseball season is nearing the end of its season, cool evenings are perfect for a bonfire and football is just gearing up its season. For almost any occasion, a flavorful and crunchy snack is always in order. Whether it is hot and spicy, sweet with cinnamon and sugar or seasoned with ranch or pizza flavors, when you add ingredients to crackers, chips or cereal, great things can happen...

PARIS -- Paris is testing out a new form of travel: an eco-friendly bubble-shaped taxi that zips along the water up and down the Seine River. Organizers are holding test runs this week on one white, oval-shaped electric hydrofoil boat resembling a tiny space shuttle gliding past Paris monuments...

No matter if your child is yet-to-be-born, a teenager or somewhere in between, "How to Raise a Reader" has some tips and a whole lot of book recommendations for you. Authors Pamela Paul and Maria Russo are parents themselves, as well as editors of The New York Times Book Review, and they draw on their experience in both realms in writing this book. ...

Trinity Assembly of God Church in Olive Branch, Illinois, will hold a gospel sing featuring the Bowling Family from Nashville, Tennessee, Friday at 7 p.m. The Bowling Family has appeared on the Gaither Homecoming series concerts and videos, TBN, during Gospel Music Week's Dove Awards, at GMA's Seminar in the Rockies and numerous other events...

Pruning is one of the most fundamental tasks in gardening, and knowing when to trim is as essential as knowing how. Pruning woody plants at the wrong time can interrupt bloom cycles and damage stressed plants. "It's time to prune whenever your pruners are sharp" is an old adage that applies only when removing diseased, dead or dying branches -- the "three D's" of pruning that can be done at any time...

1st place: Raelynn Reese, parent, Malarie Petty of Sikeston, Missouri 2nd place: Kinley Lasters, parent, Ashley Lasters of Oran, Missouri 3rd place: Hadley Emmons, parents, Chris and Keragan Emmons of Kennett, Missouri 1st: Riley Rae Webb, parent, Misty Webb of Arlington, Kentucky...

The idea of being known as a gracious person seems to be contradictory to our culture today. We have sound bites used to build some up by tearing others down. On social media platforms, anyone from anywhere can say anything about anyone without a thought of the impact of their words. ...

In the "On Being" podcast episode "Growing Up Men," Franciscan friar Richard Rohr talks about praying for "one good humiliation a day." He began doing this years ago when he realized he was growing used to the praise he received and would become easily defensive when someone didn't agree with him. ...

One saying I've heard probably all my life is, "Don't shoot yourself in the foot!" We may have the best of intentions and the purest motives, yet we end up hurting ourselves and at times, the ones we love. Back when we lived in Bartlesville, I was needing a pickup to provide a way to haul my carpentry tools from job to job. ...

A Poplar Bluff teenager was honored Tuesday night by the Missouri State Highway Patrol for his potentially life-saving actions involving a driver suffering a medical issue. Eli Stinson, 19, was presented with an "Honorary Trooper" award by Capt. Phil Gregory, Troop E's commanding officer...