Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter has users of the social media platform bracing for the app’s downfall. In St. Louis, activists and journalists that have been heavy users of Twitter since the police shooting death of Michael Brown, Jr. are concerned about the future of the app and the potential loss of how everyday people could lose power in social movements. Action St. Louis co-founder and executive director Kayla Reed and New York Times bestselling author Sarah Kendzior discuss how Twitter has shaped the narrative about St. Louis, the Ferguson uprising, and the ways social media impacts policy.
ALTON - Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project and Alton Main Street are celebrating Small Business Saturday by hosting the 20th annual Green Gift Bazaar. On Saturday, November 26, this event will give community members the opportunity to purchase eco-friendly gifts for upcoming special occasions while supporting small businesses during the holiday season. The bazaar will feature over 40 vendors selling homemade jewelry, art, ceramic pottery, clothing and accessories, herbal products, and much more. Plan a day of shopping with your friends and family to celebrate Small Business Saturday and pick up unique, locally-made, “green” gifts for everyone on your list! Join us in Downtown Alton between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 26 at two different locations — the Jacoby Arts Center located at 627 East Broadway, and Post Commons located at 300 Alby Street. There is no entry fee to shop at either location. Both locations will feature vendors selling
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Two Freeburg residents - Joe and Patty Kreher - died in a plane crash in Winston-Salem on Saturday. Winston-Salem Police said the couple was on their way to see their son and grandchildren for Thanksgiving. The crash occurred in Winston-Salem at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. The plane was described by Federal Aviation Administration authorities as "a twin-engine Piper PA-30." A family member tells two who died in the crash had flown from St. Louis to North Carolina several times. Authorities said the plane came to a rest in a wooded area behind a couple of houses in a residential area. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
David Bowie’s son, director Duncan Jones, isn’t at all happy that Donald Trump continues to use his dad’s music. The latest instance was during Trump’s recent event at Mar-A-Lago announcing his 2024 presidential campaign. Trump used Bowie’s…
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows sparkles in winter as its annual Christmas light display, Way of Lights, illuminates the grounds. All are invited to witness
WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway features approximately 2 miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music. Open nightly from Nov. 11 to Jan. 1, including
Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Celebrate the season with more than one million twinkling lights, beautiful projections,
A St. Louis County man pleaded guilty Monday to using other people's names and Social Security numbers to apply for 10 pandemic-related small business loans totaling nearly $1 million.
Megan Green was sworn in as St. Louis Board of Aldermen President on Friday. She joins us today to discuss her priorities and agenda for the next five months she will serve in the position.
A computer glitch during Elton John’s Sunday night broadcast of his final U.S. Farewell Yellow Brick Road show at Dodger’s Stadium left some viewers watching on Disney+ a bit shocked. That’s because…
Visitors to St. Louis this holiday season can book a side trip that’s bound to create a Christmas memory they will treasure forever–a journey to the North Pole via THE
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Earlier this month, Jack Coatar lost to Megan Green in the election for one of the top leadership roles in St. Louis. Green won the President of the Board of Aldermen race by around 11 percent. It is not clear who will run to replace him. The wards represented by St. [...]
GRANITE CITY - Three Granite City High School football players recently concluded their seasons and their statistics and contributions to the squad are impressive. Brady Smallie, a senior punter, Ian Poston, a senior kick returner, and Marquese Berry, a senior linebacker have played their last downs as Warriors. Brady, Ian, and Marquese are Stillwater Senior Living Male Athletes of the Month for Granite City. These are some key stats on the three players: Brady Smallie – Senior Punter 23 punts, 871 yards, 37.87 average 14 th in STL Area Ian Poston – Senior kick returner 4 attempts, 142 yards, 35.50 average 11 th in STL Area Marquese Berry – Senior Linebacker 101 tackles – 67 solo, 34 assisted 12 th in STL area in tackles Granite City’s head football coach Kindle Lyons said Poston will also be a strong Warriors boys track team performer in the spring. “Ian is a fast kid who showed a lot of resiliency throughout the
SPRINGFIELD - The Lewis and Clark Community College Alton Area Family Literacy Program and the L&C Project READ Adult Volunteer project received funding from Secretary Of State Jesse White’s Adult Literacy Grants. A total of $50,000 was awarded to the L&C Alton Area Family Literary Program and $64,606 was given to Godfrey Lewis and Clark Community College Project READ Adult Volunteer Project. Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills. “An estimated two million Illinois residents need adult literacy and/or English-language instruction,” White said. “I am pleased to provide funding for 108 local literacy projects that will allow adult students to help them achieve their utmost potential in the upcoming year. It has been an honor serving as Secretary of State and State Librarian for the last 24 years, helping
Ever since St. Louis' ward maps were redrawn to place Alderman Jack Coatar and Alderwoman Cara Spencer into the same ward, it's been a question asked by insiders: Would he run for reelection? And would she? Those questions took on new urgency when Coatar lost his race for aldermanic president earlier this month.
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