SUMMARY: A rare pre-contact Native American seed bag, possibly 500 to 2,000 years old, was donated to the University of Arkansas Museum by a Missouri family. Discovered in the 1960s in a Missouri Ozarks bluff shelter, it is considered one of the best-preserved organic artifacts from the region. The bag, containing ancient seeds and stone tools, likely relates to Indigenous use of bluff shelters, which preserve delicate materials in the humid climate. Researchers suspect a cultural connection to the Osage tribe. The museum is consulting the tribe on the artifact’s future care. The donation helps restore a significant piece of history.

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SUMMARY: A powerful tornado devastated the Fountain Park neighborhood on St. Louis’s north side, knocking down the only Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Missouri. The bronze statue, a significant symbol for the community and visitors statewide, now lies broken amid shattered trees, windows, and roofs. Residents like Stefan West, who has lived there for 20 years, are clearing debris and rallying together to support vulnerable neighbors, including elderly and special-needs families. Despite power outages and extensive damage, the community is committed to recovery, motivated by Dr. King’s spirit of service, unity, and love for their city.

The only Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Missouri is now on the ground after winds toppled it over in the center of the park.

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SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals’ pitching rotation is facing challenges as both Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo have been placed on the injured list. Ragans, dealing with persistent groin issues, was removed from his last game, while Lugo is sidelined with finger inflammation. In their absence, Noah Cameron, who has shown strong performance, and reliever Evan Sisk, with limited big-league experience, are stepping in. The injuries to Ragans and Lugo are not expected to cause long-term setbacks, with Ragans possibly returning by June. The Royals’ pitching staff remains crucial, given the team’s offensive struggles.

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