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Anita Jackson’s dynamic voice and engaging stage presence come through full force as she celebrates legendary songstress Nina Simone!

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She was a force of nature. He got swept up.   Free, rebellious, and beautiful, Carmen is the most desired woman in town. Every man

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Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.  And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from

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Former staffer alleged that former radio host Frank O. Pinion had talked on air repeatedly about the man entering a substance abuse rehab facility.

Marshall admitted that he sold stolen catalytic converters, valued at $1 million or more, to a business in Mountain Home, Arkansas, from late 2019 to October 2021.

Circus Flora is going underground! The caves beneath St. Louis have fascinated the city’s residents for generations. Circusgoers can expect plenty of surprises as the

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For generations, audiences have cheered the 1984 blockbuster, THE KARATE KID. Now this iconic story comes to the stage as a thrilling and inventive new

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Under the threat of a lawsuit, the state education department late Thursday reversed plans to close the doors on the first meeting of a commission appointed to study teacher recruitment and retention. The initial closing raised concerns from some lawmakers who serve on the commission and the Missouri National Education Association, worried the plan to […]

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ALTON - Brooke Carney has organized a GoFundMe fundraiser to help offset funeral expenses for Liese Dodd, who died with her unborn baby in a tragic homicide recently in Alton. The suspect in the case - Deundrea Holloway, 22, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of intentional homicide of an unborn child, dismembering a human body, concealment of a homicide, and possessing a stolen vehicle. "Liese was the little sister of my fiancé, Shelbi Dodd," Brooke said. "Liese was taken from us unexpectedly and too soon. We have created this fund as a place for those wishing to assist in wishing to contribute in any way." Brooke added: "Please note anything not used for expenses will be donated to local animal shelters and domestic violence resources. This site is approved by Momma Heidi." To view and contribute to the GoFundMe, please visit: https://gf.me/v/c/gfm/ liese-dodd-and-family-support

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County officials postponed a decision on Wednesday to amend its food sanitation ordinance to lower food truck fees. The County Board voted against making a decision to lower inspection fees by $200 from $375 for food trucks until its 5 p.m., July 20 meeting. County Board member Mike Babcock said Alton Alderman Ray Strebel first brought the idea before the Health Department Committee in May, along with the owners of an Alton food truck park. The plan was to increase the number of food trucks coming into Madison County. County Board member Terry Eaker of Bethalto said he was the only “no” vote at the Health Department Committee on June 3. He said the reason is simple — fairness. “Everyone needs to be on the same playing field,” he said. Eaker said he spoke to many restaurant owners as well as a few food truck owners, who had no idea there was a plan by the county to reduce inspection fees. He said one business asked for a fe

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ALTON - At 1:56 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the Alton Police Department received a report of gunshots and a subsequent traffic crash in the area of the Clark Bridge. Officers responded and located a vehicle that left the roadway and struck a tree on the southwest end of the Clark Bridge in Missouri. The driver of the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the traffic crash and was transported to a St. Louis area hospital. Alton Police Department Deputy Police Chief Jerrett Ford said information gathered at the scene suggests the incident to have started as an apparent road rage incident involving two vehicles. "Traffic on the Clark Bridge was temporarily halted as investigators processed the scene for evidence," he said. "Evidence of gunshots being fired was located on the Illinois side of the Clark Bridge." Ford added: "Detectives with the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are actively following up on leads at this time.

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The private and public conflict between Donald Trump and Mike Pence over certifying the 2020 election results put the vice president within steps of the Jan. 6 attackers, the U.S. House committee investigating the insurrection said Thursday. As the mob approached the U.S. Senate chamber in the Capitol, the vice president’s Secret Service retinue hustled […]

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Police say the shooting happened on June 2 in New Athens.

EDWARDSVILLE - Luke Norton, one of the best swimmers for Alton High School during last winter's season, is one of the most experienced and top swimmers for Summers Port Swim Club as he competed in the opening meet at Montclaire Swim Club in Edwardsville on June 9. In a post-race interview after a relay race during the meet, Norton felt that he swam well in the race. Norton is hoping to enjoy much success in both the 50-yard butterfly and 50-yard freestyle and looks to improve on both events in preparation for the 2022-23 IHSA season for the Alton High Redbirds. He also has some achievable goals he's set for himself this summer season for the Sharks. "I think I did really well in the first meet," Norton said. "I think I am ready for a good season." Luke Norton is an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month For Alton. Norton also felt that the summer season is much more a fun season than the high school season, which tends to be more competitive. "I think the summer season is a lot mor

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For the second time in less than a year, staff at the former Asbury UMC is dealing with temperature control issues, and they hope donors can help.

EDWARDSVILLE - Once again law enforcement officers have been recognized for their actions in saving a life. This time it was in Edwardsville at a recent City Council meeting. Edwardsville Police Officers Wes Nolden and Keith Scruggs were presented with the Life-Saving Award at that meeting. The Edwardsville Police Department said: "Both officers utilized their training to administer CPR and the AED to an unresponsive subject in cardiac arrest, which according to the Fire Department, played a vital role in preserving his life."

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COLLINSVILLE – Disabled veterans and active military members in the Ameren Illinois service territory are eligible to receive energy bill payment grants and specialized services at one of six outreach events the company is hosting in June. "Ameren Illinois has a long tradition of supporting our nation's military. We are proud to serve those who serve our country by offering a variety of programs and benefits to active-duty members of the military and veterans," said Joe Solari, Vice President of Customer Experience for Ameren Illinois. "Our hope is that we can answer questions and offer payment and potential bill assistance to our disabled veterans, providing them added financial flexibility to cover other essentials such as food and medicine." First 100 attendees will receive a free Ameren Illinois storm preparedness kit Applications will be accepted for the Ameren Illinois Military Support Program (AIMS)* – an energy grant up to $100 to assist with energy costs

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