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St. Louis residents frustrated by recent surge in violence

2 weeks 5 days ago
Residents across St. Louis City expressed frustration, concern and exhaustion over the recent violence. However, city officials stated that current year data indicates St. Louis is experiencing some of its lowest homicide and crime rates in decades, suggesting the city is becoming safer.
Kelley Hoskins

California, Missouri Men Charged With Cannabis Crimes In Madison County

2 weeks 5 days ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Two out-of-state residents face felony charges in two cannabis-related cases filed in Madison County last week. Bijan Gianni Namdar, 39, of Anaheim, Ca., was charged on April 29, 2026 with one count each of cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis, both Class X felonies. On April 17, 2026, Namdar allegedly knowingly brought 5,000 grams, amounting to just over 11 pounds, of cannabis into the State of Illinois from the State of California.

St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Sales and Swaps

2 weeks 5 days ago
1-4 pm Thursday-Friday, May 7th-8th, Goldfarb Plant Growth Facility Plant Sale at Washington University, One Brookings Drive. Checks only. 8 am to Noon, Saturday, May 9th, Garden Club of Edwardsville, Illinois Plant Sale at St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot, 1802 Madison 8 am to 1 pm Saturday, May 9th Mississippi Valley Garden Club Plant Sale at … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Sales and Swaps →
mceselski

Garden Heights Nursery thrives as cool weather slows spring rush

2 weeks 5 days ago
Tucked along a busy stretch of Big Bend Blvd in Richmond Heights, MO, Garden Heights Nursery has quietly grown into one of the St. Louis area’s favorite garden spot. But in the early week of May this year, the nursery isn’t just busy—it’s thriving, buoyed by a stretch of cooler, more forgiving weather that has extended the planting season and drawn in a steady stream of gardeners eager to dig in.
Haley Fitzpatrick

Jersey County Felony Cases: Illegal Debit Card Use, Vehicle Damage, More

2 weeks 5 days ago
JERSEYVILLE – A Jerseyville man and Missouri woman face felonies in two unrelated Jersey County cases involving the illegal use of a victim’s debit card and damage done to another victim’s vehicle. Tanner J. Reno, 21, of Jerseyville, was charged on May 1, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of unlawful possession of the debit card of another and a Class A misdemeanor count of theft. The charges stem from an alleged incident on April 25, 2026, when Reno is accused of obtaining

Alton Elementary Students Compete in Spelling Bee

2 weeks 5 days ago
ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 elementary school students competed in their annual spelling bee. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, students from East, North and West Elementary Schools competed to become the district’s top speller. Director of Curriculum Jody Meggos explained that the event is a chance for the students to push themselves academically and have fun. “It’s just another way that we’re encouraging students to stay tuned in with the academics

State Rep Kevin Schmidt Hosts Tire Recycling Event

2 weeks 5 days ago
SMITHTON - State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, will host a tire recycling event and food drive Saturday, May 9, at Smithton Community Park in Smithton, Illinois, offering residents a way to dispose of old tires while collecting nonperishable food items for local food pantries across the 114th District. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the park, 65 Memorial Drive. “The purpose of this event is to give my constituents a way to recycle their old tires while also collecting

Collinsville Plaza Included: Continental Realty Acquires 14 Shopping Centers Across Southeast and Midwest

2 weeks 5 days ago
COLLINSVILLE – Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) announced it has completed an off-market acquisition of a 14-property retail portfolio spanning seven states and encompassing more than two million square feet of retail space from US Properties Group, including · Collinsville Plaza - 29,000 square feet - in Collinsville, Illinois. The acquisition includes a mix of well-located retail assets supported by strong market fundamentals and consistent in-place performance. With this

Contractor selected for I-70 truck parking project

2 weeks 5 days ago
More than 10,000 trucks use Interstate 70 everyday to transport goods across Missouri and beyond, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. During peak hours, all of I-70’s public truck parking areas are over capacity, along with 75% of all private truck stops.
Kevin S. Held