After a three-year run along Madison Street, Music Fest is no more. Laurie Kokenes, executive director of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, said Star Events alerted the group that they wouldn't be able to hold the fest again this summer. 

Ernie Hines represents one of the many "almost famous" people living in town who have without much fanfare made a big impact on this village, as well as the national R&B scene.

Michael Epps lives in two different worlds. One world is with his family in Forest Park and his seventh-grade classmates at the Forest Park Middle School. 

Last week Pastor Walter Mitty had a dream that stayed with him long after he woke up the next morning.