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Retailers, chains that announced closures in 2024

4 months 3 weeks ago
It was another tough year for restaurants and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Several national chains announced closures and bankruptcies in 2024 – not to mention the local small businesses that quietly shuttered around the country.
Celeste Houmard

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month: Jarius Powers Key to Redbirds' Strong Start This Season

4 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Jarius Powers, a senior forward for the Alton girls basketball team, recently signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is averaging 13.9 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game. She has been a sensational player in her career for the Redbirds. Jarius is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for the Redbirds, who are off to another blazing start at 10-1. The 6-foot-1 player has shown leadership qualities and provided strong efforts for the Redbirds. Powers is always appreciative of her teammates. "Our team, we work really well together; once we know what we can do, that's what we do best," she said. "We use each other, and we score off of each other." Powers is feeling very confident about good things coming ahead for the Redbirds as the season moves along and also is anticipating the return of star Kiyoko Proctor, who has been out with an injury. An upgraded schedule, which includes many top teams in both the St. Loui

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BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Annika Jenkins Plays Important Role As MELHS Setter

4 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Sophomore setter Annika Jenkins is optimistic about the Metro East Lutheran High's girls' volleyball program future. Jenkins, who is one of five new players in the Knights' starting lineup this past season, believes that the influx of talent from the freshman class and other returnees will contribute to a successful campaign in 2025. "We have a lot of new talent coming in in the freshman class, and throughout all the grades," Jenkins said. "We will just need to learn how to work together well, and I think we'll have a really strong team. It is a very big part of volleyball." Recognized as a BJ's Printables Female Athlete of the Month for the Knights, Jenkins views her role as not just a setter but also as a leader on the court. She emphasizes the importance of supporting her teammates and making precise plays to set up the hitters for success. "I'm the setter, so I think I have the role of leadership to control the court, and what's going on, and when to get

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NYPD, NYC Gov’t Continue Freefall As Top Cop Resigns Following Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct

4 months 3 weeks ago
Few things have been more enjoyable than watching the collapse of New York City mayor Eric Adams’ personal, cop-focused empire. Granted, if you’re a NYC resident, your mileage will vary because violently disintegrating governments rarely later resolve as fully functional enterprises. But there’s still something incredibly satisfying as watching a law-and-order mayor bind himself to […]
Tim Cushing

Holiday Events Continue

4 months 3 weeks ago

As the Holiday Season continues there are still numerous activities for family-fun in the region. The Sleigh Shed at STL Union Station continues its holiday activities thru next Tuesday with glittering holiday decor and musical performances. Monday is the last day at the Station for the Polar Express Train Ride which takes you on a…

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