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ALTON - Mackenzie Leonard is exceptional in both the classroom and as a competitive cheerleader for Alton High School. She is the winter captain for the Redbirds’ cheer team and is a scholar-athlete with a 4.1 GPA. Mackenzie is one of the Auto Butler Female Athletes of the Month for Alton High School. She has been a cheerleader for four years and competed in varsity team competitions for three years. She is a team captain this year. Mackenzie plans to attend the University of Missouri after graduation from AHS and major in education. The Alton senior’s tip to other cheerleaders is as follows: “Teamwork in cheerleading is so important. I wouldn’t have the same confidence in my skills if we weren’t constantly supporting and hyping up each other.” Mackenzie had some beautiful things to say about her parents; “I thank my mom and dad who have given me endless amounts of love and support during my cheer career. My parents have always motivated

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Our Love Story: The Couple: Taylor and Colin Ahlvers from Bethalto Date Met/Started Dating: June 8, 2017 Briefly Describe First Date: We went to mission taco. Date Married: October 8, 2018 Name Something You Enjoy Doing Together: We love going to eat Chinese, watching movies, and golfing. Share Advice For A Happy Relationship: Make God the center of your relationship. Also always bring your wife food home if you work late!

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Irvin is in a five-way race for the Republican nomination in the June 28 primary.

Our Love Story: The Couple: Damone {Big Daddy) & Michelle (Bubbie) Wittman from Godfrey Date Met/Started Dating: August 8, 1987 Briefly Describe First Date: Does high school Band trip count? Date Married: May 30, 1992 Name Something You Enjoy Doing Together: Live music scene. Damone has been playing drums since age 13. Michelle has been watching him out in the music scene since he was 15 and still today and will be celebrating 30 years together on May 30. They also enjoy gardening together and time with their dog Lucy on Saturday’s getting pup cones and caramel Lattes at Shivers. Share Advice For A Happy Relationship: Do what you enjoy and don’t let others stand in your way. Forgive each other, support each other, and plan to grow old together!

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It's the largest recorded projection for direct spending since at least 2014.

ST. LOUIS - McAlister's Deli is trying to help out couples who didn't plan ahead this Valentine's Day. They are turning into McAlister's "Steakhouse" just for Monday night. A press release said the deli chain will be "an exclusive dining experience, inclusive of a complimentary dinner service, live music at select locations, and elevated decor." [...]

Our Love Story: The Couple: Joey and Kaitlyn from Wood River Date Met/Started Dating: May 29, 2016 Briefly Describe First Date: We went to a park to hang out when we were 15. Name Something You Enjoy Doing Together: We love sitting on our couch watching TV, going out to dinner way too often, and walking at the park when it's nice. Share Advice For A Happy Relationship: Never let a fight get in the way of your relationship. It doesn't matter how young you are when you start dating. They really could be the one. Don't listen to the people that say you're too young to be in love. If we did, we would've missed out on 6 amazing years as we grew into adults together.

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Our Love Story: The Couple: Kelsey and Jake from Bunker Hill Date Met/Started Dating: May 4, 2019 Briefly Describe First Date: Lake and Texas Roadhouse Date Married: February 11, 2022 Name Something You Enjoy Doing Together: Hunting, spending time together Share Advice For A Happy Relationship: Always make sure you communicate, communication is the key. Always tell the truth to each other.

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Our Love Story: The Couple: Brendan and Tiffany from Alton Date Met/Started Dating: June 18, 2015 Briefly Describe First Date: We went camping for the weekend. Date Married: September 25, 2016 Name Something You Enjoy Doing Together: Playing Video games every night! Share Advice For A Happy Relationship: Constant communication.

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ST. LOUIS - After severe winter storms rolled across the country, the American Red Cross asks members of the community to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their area once it is safe to give. Dangerous snow and ice conditions have contributed to about 600 blood drive cancellations since the beginning of the year, resulting in nearly 17,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations. In the Missouri-Arkansas Region, 46 blood drives were canceled, and 11 donor centers were closed, resulting in 1,707 uncollected donations due to recent winter storms. Since the Red Cross issued its first-ever blood crisis in January, thousands of generous donors have come forward to give, but patient care remains at risk. The threat of winter weather continues − as well as ongoing complications posed by the omicron variant – and could further complicate efforts to rebuild the blood supply. More donors are needed to make appointments now for the week

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The FBI says in a statement that the passenger was “interfering with the flight crew” and was taken into custody. Details about the person weren’t immediately released.

We were there for the only Super Bowl title in St. Louis history. The "Greatest Show on Turf" Rams were one-of-a-kind.

St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe discusses topical dining subjects.

Our Love Story: The Couple: Jordan and Shania from White Hall Date Met/Started Dating: August 4, 2018 Briefly Describe First Date: Went out for dinner and listened to a local band. Date Married: October 16, 2021 Name Something You Enjoy Doing Together: Working on house projects together. Just spending time with each other Share Advice For A Happy Relationship: Communication is key! Don’t go to bed angry with each other.

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ST. LOUIS---You didn't have a bad dream. It really happened. The Los Angeles Rams did in fact, win the Super Bowl last night. In Los Angeles (Ok, Inglewood). It was bad enough that the NFL, in a very well-produced segment with Halle Berry, trumpeted Hollywood's ties to the game of football. It was bad enough [...]

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed Alton Mayor David Goins to Reid Memorial Library Thursday, Feb. 10, to speak on his career in law enforcement and his experience as Alton’s first African American mayor. “I was always taught to turn my stumbling blocks into stepping stones,” Goins said. I'm going to get through it, it’s not going to trip me up, and it's going to help me step a little higher.” Goins also used his 25 years of experience to offer his outlook to students considering a career in law enforcement. Primary to his message was that having good communication skills is key in being a successful police officer. The talk was part of L&C Student Activities’ lineup of Black History Month events. Upcoming public events include: ? 2/16 – Big George Brock Jr. and the NGK Band: 11:30. a.m.-1 p.m., The Commons. A variety of blues styles will be explained and performed. ? 2/17 – Underground Railroad Tour: 1-3

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Rex and Kathe were married on February 24, 1962, and will celebrate 60 years this month. They believe the key to a successful marriage is to never stop having fun together! The photo shows them tubing at Lake of the Ozarks last fall when they were both 81 years young!

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If ever there were a time for St. Louis to scrap politics as usual, it's now. A ginormous bounty of $513 million awaits dispersal by the city and county.…

Experts say that the pandemic has ushered in a new era for companies — where each business will have to define where and how they work best.