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Extra funding, strong organization, helped save lives during cold snap. But federal funding cuts loom large.

Headlines from the Feb. 23, 1926, front page include: Eight St. Louis men convicted in the Jack Daniel liquor case were released on appeal bonds.

Wilmoth, Melvin - St. Louis, MO

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Feb. 1 marked the one-year anniversary of Missouri’s only prison nursery program at the state lockup for women in Vandalia.

Headlines from the Feb. 22, 1926, front page include: New traffic lights on Union Boulevard are being installed to provide protection for pedestrians.

Catch up on local business awards, appointments and promotions.

Catch up on local business awards, expansions and milestones.

The road crew chat is held every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

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February 19, 2026

Gerald Lee "Mitch" Mitchell, age 82, of Sherwood AR, formerly of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on February 11, 2026 in Little Rock, AR. Condolences may be expressed at www.kasslyfuneral.com.

Colona, Angelo A.- Fri., Feb. 13, 2026. Visitation Kutis Affton Chapel 4-8 PM, Tue. Feb 24; funeral Mass Wed. Feb. 25 9 AM at Seven Holy Founders Church. Interment JB National Cemetery.

Brazill, Virginia - St. Charles, MO

December 10, 1934 - February 17, 2026

October 28, 1936 - February 17, 2026

February 18, 2026