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Happy Missouri Secession Day!

After the Missouri State Guard secured victories at Wilson’s Creek (near Springfield, Missouri) in August, 1861 and Lexington, Missouri in September, 1861, the Missouri Legislature met at the Masonic Hall in Neosho, Missouri on October 28, 1861 to debate the subject of secession from the Union. With the attempt at maintaining a neutral stance inContinue reading “Happy Missouri Secession Day!”

by foothillsmedia October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Photo Essay: Pilgrimage to Pulliam’s

On Saturday October 23, 2021 I accompanied members of the Stoddard Rangers Camp #2290, Missouri Sons of Confederate Veterans and members of the John Crawford Smith Camp #2302, Arkansas Sons of Confederate Veterans, on a visit to Pulliam’s farm, site of the 1863 Christmas Massacre in Ripley County, Missouri. Researching this event inspired me toContinue reading “Photo Essay: Pilgrimage to Pulliam’s”

by foothillsmedia October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

From the Foothills to the Delta: Spending a Day On the Rock Island

I had the opportunity to take part in a “speeder” run on the newly reborn Rock Island railroad from Swan Lake to Clarksdale, Mississippi recently. “Speeders” are track inspection vehicles from the days of old and running these pieces of history has become a niche hobby over the years. Before I get into the eventsContinue reading “From the Foothills to the Delta: Spending a Day On the Rock Island”

by foothillsmedia October 10, 2021October 10, 2021

THE NEWS WITH JOHN B WELLS

MADE IN TEXAS RADIO

MADE IN TEXAS RADIO is a giant megaphone for Texas artists to be heard, discovered and celebrated.  Along the way, we’ve cataloged a one-of-a-kind collection of in-depth interviews, live concert broadcasts and in-studio acoustic performances with Texas-based artists, ranging from new and emerging to some of the biggest names to come from the Lone Star State.