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Albert Pujols coming back to Cardinals, heads to Jupiter to take physical, sign contract

3 years 3 months ago
Yadier Molina had more to be happy about on Monday than merely seeing his name in the Cardinals’ starting lineup for the first time this spring. His buddy is coming home. Soon after he arrived at the team’s clubhouse, Molina was on a FaceTime call with Albert Pujols, who on Sunday night agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Cardinals, 11 years after he left as a free agent following the 2011 World Series. Pujols, 42, was reportedly en route to Jupiter on Monday and will officially…
Rob Rains, KSDK

Edwardsville School District 7 Makes Good Use Of Mannie Jackson Center For The Humanities

3 years 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Mannie Jackson Centre for the Humanities facility will be leased by the Edwardsville School District 7 for five years after a recent agreement. It was part of a plan by Lewis and Clark Community College President Ken Trzaska after public, then board input, on what to do with the center for the future. The board approved the five-year lease at a regular meeting. Edwardsville School District Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton said in a recent interview that he is excited about leasing the Mannie Jackson Center and it will provide some much-needed space for the district. “It is a beautiful facility,” he said. “We are excited that we can also expand some programs with the center’s space.” Edwardsville School District 7 some administrative offices and professional learning are presently being done in the Mannie Jackson Center.

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After Latest Inmate Death, Missouri Prison System Called 'Out of Control'

3 years 3 months ago
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED AT THE BOTTOM The Missouri Department of Corrections confirmed that an inmate died Sunday morning at the violence-plagued prison in Bonne Terre, Missouri. MODOC spokeswoman Karen Pojmann did not release the cause of death, but Missouri Prison Reform Executive Director Lori Curry told the RFT it came as the result of a violent attack.
Ryan Krull

After Latest Inmate Death, Missouri Prison System Called 'Out of Control'

3 years 3 months ago
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED AT THE BOTTOM The Missouri Department of Corrections confirmed that an inmate died Sunday morning at the violence-plagued prison in Bonne Terre, Missouri. MODOC spokeswoman Karen Pojmann did not release the cause of death, but Missouri Prison Reform Executive Director Lori Curry told the RFT it came as the result of a violent attack.
Ryan Krull

The Port of St. Louis

3 years 3 months ago

Looking down at the Mississippi River from Bellerive Park in south St. Louis, the most prominent features aren’t eagles and egrets but barges and tows. The Port of St. Louis may lack the natural beauty of other parts of the Mississippi, but it’s a busy place. Millions of tons of bulk products move through every […]

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Dean Klinkenberg

Police officer shot following chase, suspect arrested

3 years 3 months ago
BROWN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A central Illinois police officer is recovering from a serious gunshot wound he suffered Saturday night while arresting a man. The man who police say shot the officer, 29-year-old Daniel Payne of Greenbrier, Tenn., was arrested and charged with Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer. Payne was pulled [...]
Bradley Zimmerman

Alton's Abbie Hasty Pays Visit To Bost, Durbin, On American Battlefield Trust Project

3 years 3 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alton High School senior Abbie Hasty recently paid both Illinois Rep. Mike Bost and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin in Washington, D.C., a visit to discuss her work with the American Battlefield Trust. She is an extraordinary student and has a love of history and is currently involved in a project about the Alton Prison. “I was one of fourteen students chosen in the United States to serve on The American Battlefield Trust’s Youth Leadership Team,” Abbie said. “Recently, I met with Representative Mike Bost and discussed why battlefield preservation is important to me. I also met with Dick Durbin’s staff on Wednesday morning. Both Rep. Bost and Sen. Durbin conveyed their support for ABPP. The YLT team completed over 40 Hill meetings combined.” Abbie said she has deep concerns about historic preservation. “We all have a history around us,” she said. “History shouldn’t just live in books, we should actively

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Best Online Casinos in Canada According To Reddit

3 years 3 months ago
The online gambling industry is one that is ever-growing, and that statement is especially true in Canada. Unlike many other countries, Canada is a nation that allows online gambling to take place within its borders (with it being regulated and taxed, of course).
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Best Online Casinos in Canada According To Reddit

3 years 3 months ago
The online gambling industry is one that is ever-growing, and that statement is especially true in Canada. Unlike many other countries, Canada is a nation that allows online gambling to take place within its borders (with it being regulated and taxed, of course).
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Study says krypton excimer lamps safely kill off COVID-19 (probably)

3 years 3 months ago
Ultraviolet light kills pathogens such as COVID-19 but is also a danger to human beings. But what if there was a version of UV light that killed pathogens without affecting people? It turns out there is. Krypton chloride (KrCl) excimer lamps radiate light at a frequency of 222 nm, also known as Far-UVC, which is ...continue reading "Study says krypton excimer lamps safely kill off COVID-19 (probably)"
Kevin Drum