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Brad Pitt and Johnny Morris will serve as grand marshals for NASCAR’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026, adding star power to a key Chase series event.
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt will act as grand marshal for the NASCAR Bristol Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 19, joining Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris in a ceremony that highlights veterans, first responders, and the shared Missouri heritage that ties the event to Pitt’s recent film ‘Heart of the Beast.’
The Wildcats open their 2026 home slate with incentives for fans and standout performances that hint at a turnaround in Manhattan.
The Springfield City Council has lengthened the exclusivity period for talks with the United Soccer League, allocating funds for further studies of a proposed 5,000‑to‑10,000‑seat venue on an 8.9‑acre site with a layered industrial past.
Two teens and a young adult were arrested after an attempted robbery of an armored truck on Houston’s Bellaire Boulevard, where police used bear spray and an employee opened fire, leaving the suspects injured and facing multiple charges.
From deep breaths to fearless pitches, Brody Wilson is emerging as a standout talent for Kickapoo High School baseball.