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Church volunteers feel called by Christ to help those impacted by Helene. For some, that means fulfilling a mandate to alleviate suffering. For others, it also means proselytizing.

Indigenous bands have always been part of metal, creating a place for musicians and fans to channel anger and find community.

Climate change has made great swaths of the planet drier and soils saltier, jeopardizing food production and water access for billions.

Residents argue the project will disproportionately impact majority-Black and -Hispanic communities in the Miami-Dade area.

An article on A2 of the Post-Dispatch on Dec. 23, 1924:

Iran is experiencing an energy crisis. But this isn't something new. It's the culmination of long-term trends that have finally gotten out of hand: These numbers are approximate, but it hardly matters. Over the years Iran has encouraged massive and wasteful household consumption of natural gas, while sanctions and mismanagement have prevented production from catching ...continue reading "Sanctions and mismanagement have finally caught up to Iran"

To better understand this post, you should have read Parts One, Two, and Three first.  If you haven’t, you can link to them here. Part One Part Two Part Three From the program titled: Maplewood Minstrels, Twelfth Annual Minstrel and Dance, February 3-4-5, 1944.  This is page 14. I have nothing to add about this […]

St. Louis parted ways with its jail commissioner, Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah, over the weekend. “Today, Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah’s employment with the City of St. Louis was separated effective immediately. Tammy Ross is currently acting as the Commissioner of Corrections,” Mayor Tishaura Jones' director of communications, Conner Kerrigan, said Saturday in a statement. Tammy Ross on Saturday was named the jail's acting commissioner. Consultant Doug Burris, credited for changes at the St. Louis…

World economic growth has been slowing down over the past 60 years.

From St. Louis to St. Charles, small business owners invest in themselves and their brands by making brick-and-mortar storefronts a key component of their design business strategy.

JINGLE! will give St. Louis an extra dose of joy this holiday season. The spectacular, multisensory experience will completely transform O’Fallon’s CarShield Field with an immersive holiday light maze made […]

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St. Louis parted ways with its jail commissioner, Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah, over the weekend. She started the job in September 2021.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking podcast, state Rep. Kevin Windham talks about his decision to leave the Missouri House to take a job at Washington University as their assistant director for community engagement. He said salary considerations played a role, adding that he’s made roughly the same amount of money since he graduated from college. The St. Louis County Democrat represents Missouri’s 74th District, which takes in municipalities such as Pagedale, Uplands Park, Normandy, Vinita Park, Hillsdale and Velda Village Hills. He will be leaving office in January.

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ALTON — The Alton Firefighters Local 1255 successfully held its 8th Annual Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, providing turkeys and bags of side dishes to community members in need. The event took place at the Alton Fire Department and saw participation from firefighters and their families, who helped distribute the food. Battalion Chief Derrick Richardson highlighted the significance of the event, noting that this year’s giveaway was particularly meaningful as children of Alton Fire Department members took part in the distribution. “Our aim is to spread joy to those who need a little extra joy,” Richardson said. Many recipients expressed gratitude for the assistance, with Richardson stating, “Those who received the turkeys were very thankful and appreciative. This is what it is all about.” The annual tradition continues to foster community spirit and support for those facing challenges during the holiday season.

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