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NEW YORK (AP) — The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw more Americans drinking heavily or using illicit drugs — but apparently not smoking. U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to …

ALTON - The Greater Alton area is invited to join for a combined church Choral Cantata on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Alton and Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Main St UMC. The choirs of Mainstreet UMC and First Presbyterian Church of Alton are preparing to present Encounters with the Holy . "Embark on a creative musical journey of remembering and imagining holy encounters in our lives as we learn to walk humbly with God, love kindness, and do justice." The program will feature the combined choirs of First Presbyterian Church and Mainstreet United Methodist Church, dramatic readings, and a chamber orchestra. There will be two opportunities to attend: Sunday, Apr 3, 2022 *2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Alton (Corner of 4th and Alby Streets in Alton, IL) A reception will follow. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Alton Crisis Food Center. Sunday, Apr 10, 2022 *11:00 a.m. at Main Street United Methodist

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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' recently announced first-ever acoustic album, Changeup, got its release today. The album is a 25-track collection featuring new, unplugged versions of songs spanning Joan Jett's…

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Tyre Sampson's most recent football coach said he lived in St. Louis County and was set to attend East St. Louis High School in the fall.

The French restaurant closed in March 2020 once the COVID-19 pandemic started.

St. Louis-based journalist Kathy Gilsinan discusses her new book about the people who tried their best to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic — and how not getting the marriage proposal she expected led her to her first book proposal.

ICE has never really cared about the people it detains and processes for removal. It cared even less when President Trump made it clear he believed anyone less white and privileged than he is deserved to be excluded from the “American dream.” Trump claimed he wanted the “worst of the worst” removed to make America […]

A St. Ann man is charged with threatening a child with a knife while shouting he wanted to kill Mexicans for blocking his driveway.

Kalambayi Andenet is the International President of the International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement speaking on the impact reparations would have in the African American community during a rally Sat. March 18, 2022 in Luther Ely Smith Park. At left is…

Drivers in California are seeing the highest prices at just under $6 per gallon, according to AAA Missouri.

JERSEY COUNTY - Kevin Ayres, Chairman of the Jersey County Republican Party and a Precinct Committeeman for English Township, formally announced his candidacy for Jersey County Coroner. He seeks to replace incumbent Coroner Kari Jo Alexander, who was sworn into the position last fall after the passing of her father, Larry Jo Alexander, who was the longest-serving coroner in Jersey County history. Ayres noted in a Facebook post announcing his candidacy that he worked closely with the two for years. “I have been a Jersey County Deputy Coroner for five years and have been the Chief Deputy Coroner for the past two years working very closely with Larry Alexander and now with Kari Jo Alexander,” Ayres wrote in the Facebook post. “I have also been a Jersey County Sheriff’s Deputy for 20 years. I am very passionate about both positions and enjoy serving the people of Jersey County in both capacities.” In addition to being a state-certified Lead Homicide

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Big Heart Tea Co., the woman-owned company in St. Louis whose Chai was named the best by the New York Times, is launching a new organic tea next month. “Happy Tulsi” will be the latest addition to Big Heart Tea Co. Farmer’s Collection, a range of herbal teas sourced directly from small family farms around […]

The Major League Soccer expansion franchise’s second team, St. Louis City SC 2, will play its first regular-season home game at Saint Louis University’s Hermann Stadium. The match has drawn significant fan interest, with tickets selling out and a crowd of more than 6,000 fans expected.

TRH has plans to keep the restaurant's name and most of its menu when it opens in June, officials said. Bar Les Freres' French classics like Gougeres (French cheese puffs), oysters and French 75s will remain on the menu, but new items like chilled seafood, salads, charcuterie and cheese will be added.

The proposed $100 million renovation and expansion of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Powell Hall in Grand Center would see a historic home dating to the 1880s demolished.