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New Program at Edwardsville Elementary School Helps Students Regulate Emotions

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EDWARDSVILLE - Students at Columbus Elementary School in Edwardsville are learning how to regulate their emotions with the new Jaguar Den. Jamie Unger, the school psychologist, worked together with Principal Cole Kringlen to open the Jaguar Den, a room with sensory stations, fidget toys and more. The goal is to help kids who are experiencing big emotions to reset and return to class ready to learn. “It’s just one more tool in our Columbus toolbox,” Kringlen said. “

Alton Students to Host Textile Recycling Drive

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ALTON - Alton High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter is bringing back its textile recycling drive this fall, giving community members an opportunity to clean out their closets while helping people in need throughout the Metro East. The drive will collect new and used textiles, including clothing, shoes, blankets, towels, sheets, curtains and other household items. Items are accepted regardless of condition, including those that are torn, stained o

Greene County Voters Face Choice Of New Sheriff In 2026 General Elections

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GREENE COUNTY – Two contested races and two public questions highlight the ballot for Greene County Voters as Election Day approaches on Nov. 3, 2026. In the race for Greene County Sheriff, Republican Chris Weller faces Democrat Ben Picou to replace Sheriff Rob McMillen, who did not seek re-election. The only other contested race facing Greene County voters is for County Treasurer, in which incumbent Republican Phil Warren faces Democrat challenger Kory E. Chapman. Incumbent County Clerk

Starlink Throttling In Ukraine Again Shows Musk’s Right Wing Extremism Is A National Security Threat

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Last year you might recall how Elon Musk’s far right wing extremism (and endlessly incoherent behavior) had many countries reconsidering their use of his low-Earth orbit satellite company, Starlink. It was driven by the fact that Musk had restricted Ukraine’s access to the service near Crimea because he personally opposed Ukraine’s military aims (defending itself […]
Karl Bode

Contested Races For Jersey County Board Face Voters In November 2026 Elections

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JERSEY COUNTY – Jersey County residents face a few choices this election cycle as certain County Board seats are up for grabs. Jersey County Board seats for Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 mark the only contested races facing county voters, with early voting well underway and Election Day on Nov. 3, 2026. Incumbent Republican David Crone is being challenged by Democrat Marci Collins for the one open board seat in District 1. Another incumbent Republican, Jared Mills, faces Democrat challenger Fredrick

Sarah Jakes Roberts brings the Rogue Route Tour to STL

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Best-selling author, speaker and faith leader Sarah Jakes Roberts is bringing the Rogue Route Tour to St. Louis, offering an evening of encouragement, connection and personal growth for women navigating life's challenges.
Kimberly Young

JD Vance Says Trump Hates People Cashing In On Government Access. Meet Former Trump Lawyer Alina Habba’s $50 Million Contract.

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On Wednesday, JD Vance did the one thing JD Vance knows how to do with full commitment: lie through his teeth about something he fully knows is bullshit. In this case, claiming that Donald Trump “hates the idea of people enriching themselves fraudulently over access to the government.” Remember, this is the same Donald Trump […]
Mike Masnick