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The local intelligence firm gave students from the university's St. Louis Geospatial Collaborative experience using its software to conduct background checks on applicants to a nonprofit security organization.

“Allowing civilians to carry concealed guns without a permit may be influencing the perceived threat of danger faced by law enforcement.”

ST. LOUIS - Today, Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) released two updated, data-driven reports offering stakeholders deeper insights into the company's operations including its first environmental justice principles. The reports also discuss sustainable energy investments, energy assistance and economic development initiatives designed to support customers regardless of their background. Ameren's full environmental justice principles can be read here . "We know achieving our sustainability goals goes beyond making progress on environmental issues and involves addressing the needs and expectations of our communities," said Gwen Mizell, Ameren's chief sustainability and diversity officer. "Ameren's numerous efforts to support diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), are crucial facets of a well-rounded sustainability strategy. These reports provide further insight to all our stakeholders, including our millions of customers, to show how we're living our vision, Leading the Way

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ST. LOUIS - The Bailey Foundation (TBF) is announcing its first Take Action Gala, which will take place June 26, 2022, from 6 pm to 10 pm at the Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa in St. Charles, MO. This will be an annual celebration of The Bailey Foundation’s work in the community and a fundraising event to support their initiatives. The nonprofit has enrichment programs where children can pursue their passion in dance, theater, music, and visual arts, in addition to nutrition services, child and family support programs, and community action initiatives. During the gala, a video production will be shown of children from different schools performing what they have learned, providing an example of what The Bailey Foundation offers. Attendees will listen to keynote speakers in the areas of early childhood education, economic development, and mental health awareness, to name a few, and experience an interactive panel discussion. The gala will also host a social hour with refreshments,

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Before starting his own sandwich shop, chef-owner Casey Jovick worked at Sugarfire Smoke House, Pappy's Smokehouse and Baumann's Fine Meats.

Among local organizations it supports are United Way of Greater St. Louis, Arts and Education Council of St. Louis and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Edward Jones and its associates have also raised more than $30 million in the fight to end Alzheimer's since 2016.

Centene, with more than 4,000 local employees and revenue of $126 billion, contributed more than $16.9 million in cash and in-kind giving to the St. Louis region in 2021. Companywide, the provider of managed health care services gave more than $48 million.

Emerson, with more than 1,200 local employees and revenue of $18.2 billion, is putting a focus on education equity with its latest philanthropic giving initiatives.

Statistics don’t have faces.   While statistics about the number of homeless veterans in the United States are staggering, they do not show the people

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In 2021, Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs LLC contributed cash donations that equaled nearly 5% of their total revenue. Here's how they did it, and how they get employees to buy in.

Last night someone suggested that tracking COVID-19 cases was sort of pointless these days because so many people do home testing that never shows up in national statistics. That's true, and several readers mentioned that sewage testing is the latest and greatest method for tracking COVID according to those in the know. That got me ...continue reading "How is wastewater holding up near me lately?"

Limited-edition black vinyl versions of The Who's first third and fourth studio albums, 1967's The Who Sell Out and the band's landmark 1969 rock opera, Tommy, will be released on…

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Thompson Coburn supports local organizations such as United Way of Greater St. Louis, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.

Keeley Cos., with about 850 total employees and revenue of $391 million in 2021, contributed more than $2.2 million in cash and in-kind giving to the St. Louis region last year.

They were shot after the gunmen blocked their vehicle in the 5000 block of North Kingshighway.

If you are in a part of the world that can see the moon on May 15, you will be able to view it with the naked eye.

Joice Figueiró has had an eventful week. After giving birth to a baby boy during a Metallica concert in Brazil last weekend, she got a phone call from James Hetfield.…

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A GoFundMe campaign called Save Lincoln College was launched with a goal of raising $20 million but as of this week, only $2,352 had been raised.