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War As A Pretext: Gulf States Are Tightening The Screws On Speech—Again

18 hours 46 minutes ago
War does not only reshape borders. It also reshapes what can be seen, said, and remembered.  When governments invoke “misinformation” during wartime, they often mean something simpler: speech they do not control. Since the escalation of conflict between the United States, Israel, Iran, and related spillover attacks in the Gulf, several governments have intensified efforts to silence […]
Jillian York

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Freshman Sydney Timpe Has Fabulous Game Against Explorers

18 hours 57 minutes ago
PIASA — Southwestern freshman pitcher Sydney Timpe delivered a dominant complete-game performance Saturday, April 11, 2026, striking out 14 batters and allowing three hits as Southwestern beat Marquette Catholic 16-2 at Gordon Moore Park. Timpe, an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for Southwestern, was credited with the win after going the distance in the circle. Timpe’s head coach, Amanda Edwards, said the freshman has made an immediate impact

St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Sales and Swaps

19 hours 6 minutes ago
Seed St. Louis is selling Salsa and Herb Summer Garden kits for $50. Order online here. Pick up is May 9th at Carriage House during Summer Veggie Seedling Sale. Thursday, April 16th Online Presale Deadline for May 2nd Heartlands Conservancy Native Plant Sale at Clinton Hills Conservation Park in Swansea, Illinois. Plant List. Trees and … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Sales and Swaps →
mceselski

Mayor responds to criticism over missing fallen officer's funeral

19 hours 6 minutes ago
The St. Louis Police Officers Association has called out Mayor Cara Spencer for not attending the funeral for a city officer who died in the line of duty. The mayor says, regrettably, previously planned travel on behalf of the city forced her to be out of town and miss services for longtime St. Louis officer Gregory Triplett.
Andy Banker

'Inappropriate Messages' To Spouse Cited In Battery Case Against Brighton Man

19 hours 12 minutes ago
BRIGHTON – A Brighton man accused of attacking another individual over “inappropriate messages” the victim allegedly sent the suspect’s wife faces criminal charges in Madison County. David W. Gotter, 56, of Brighton, was charged on April 10, 2026 with one count each of aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony) and criminal damage to property (a Class A misdemeanor). Gotter is accused of knowingly striking another individual in the face and head without legal authority,

Vitality Women's Clinic Offers New Volunteer Roles

19 hours 37 minutes ago
GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic has several volunteer opportunities available. Vitality Women’s Clinic is a pro-life, faith-based pregnancy center that works with individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Executive Director Jackie Duty, Center Manager Lori Saunders, and long-time Vitality advocate Sandra explained that they are expanding their volunteer programs and looking for people who want to give back through their nonprofit. When a patient comes to Vitality,

State Grants Could Boost Retail Theft, Traffic Enforcement By Edwardsville Police

20 hours 10 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department is applying for two state grants to assist with traffic enforcement and retail theft investigations. City Council members unanimously approved two resolutions last week allowing the Police Department to apply for the Organized Retail Crime Grant from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The department is seeking