Kirsten Stokes

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) -- In an effort to keep the community engaged, Alchemy Tea Co. hosted "Tea and Tiaras," a special event for young girls in the area. Attendees made friendship bracelets, selected their favorite tea from a custom menu and met beloved princess characters. Braelynn Bennett, an employee at Alchemy Tea Co., said the event was designed to help community members feel welcome and involved. "Everyone has been coming in and saying how much they want a tea party," Bennett said.

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25 authorizing the Missouri National Guard to assist state and local law enforcement in response to rising concerns about public safety and border security. Ex-National Guard, Ron Carpenter said the decision may be excessive, but law and order must be made appropriately. "National Guard may be a little aggressive, but we need to get on top of it and stay on top of it. Try to tamp down permanently.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Molly Rodriguez, with her passion for sharing the gospel and hope to inspire the younger generation, has won the Life 88.5 radio contest. Entering the contest with Katy Nichole's Hold On, Rodriguez was announced as the winner on Thursday, June 5. The young singer will now open for Colton Dixon, Caleb & John and Allison Eide at the Life 88.5 Free Concert on Saturday, June 21, at the Kearney Amphitheater, located at 3001 N. Highway 33 in Kearney, Missouri.

2 weeks ago | newspressnow.com | Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Molly Rodriguez, with her passion for sharing the gospel and hope to inspire the younger generation, has won the Life 88.5 radio contest. Entering the contest with Katy Nichole's Hold On, Rodriguez was announced as the winner on Thursday, June 5. The young singer will now open for Colton Dixon, Caleb & John and Allison Eide at the Life 88.5 Free Concert on Saturday, June 21, at the Kearney Amphitheater, located at 3001 N. Highway 33 in Kearney, Missouri.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kirsten Stokes

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As Molly Rodriguez approaches her senior year of high school, she's not just preparing for graduation, but the chance of a lifetime: to open for Christian artists Caleb & John and Colton Dixon. Rodriguez, a vibrant and faith-filled student at Savannah High School, has been singing and playing the guitar since the second grade. I got a pink guitar for my birthday one year and at first I didn't like it," Rodriguez said.