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One Man's Story of Trusting God Through Hardship

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ALTON - On a recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust , P.J. shared his journey of faith. P.J. said he grew up in the church, but left for a while when he was younger before finding his way back home. Nowadays, he attends St. James in Alton and sings in the choir. He believes God can guide you through difficult times as long as you trust Him. “Believe in yourself. Believe in God,” he said. “Keep going forward. Let go and let God.” P.J. sings with the Great Rivers Choral Society as well as his church. He loves to sing hymns, and he carries a book of Psalms with him. He said the experience has been “healing and uplifting” as he works on “getting voice back.” He points to Psalms 118:22 — “The stone the builders refuse has become the headstone of the corner. This is the Lord’s doing. It is marvelous in our eyes. Amen” — as an example of the powerful lessons to be

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ICE Tells Agents They Can Start Making Unjustified Arrests Again

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It has never been about removing dangerous criminals — the “worst of the worst” — from the United States. Under Donald Trump, immigration enforcement has been about removing immigrants from the country. Period. That’s the whole thing. (And, apparently the only immigrants welcome to seek shelter in the US are those of the whiter variety […]
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Beloved Hairdresser/Co-Owner Of Papa Toodles In Godfrey Dies

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KAMPSVILLE - Wade Gibson, co-owner of Papa Toodles in Godfrey and a beloved hairdresser, died June 19, 2025, after complications from a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He was 58 years old at the time of his death. Wade was a long-time resident of Kampsville, with his husband, James. Wade was a loving father and grandfather. More information about his family and funeral information will be released in a later obituary. In an April social media post, Gibson shared the difficult news of his cancer diagnosis, writing, "This is the most difficult announcement I've ever had to make." He detailed his symptoms, including weakness, fatigue, and pain, which were initially attributed to medication and aging. Following the diagnosis, Wade said he would focus on his health and spending meaningful time with loved ones, adding that he would no longer be working as a hairdresser. James, his husband, reflected on Wade’s character and final days. "One of life's greatest challenges is bidding farewell

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