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Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun, artistic inspiration, or thrilling entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy this weekend! For a complete listing of all events and more details, visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ . If you want to make sure even more of the region is aware of your event email cj@riverbender.com and explore our range of Event Promotion Services! Featured Village of St. Jacob - 2025 Spring City/Village Wide Garage Sales invites everyone to explore great bargains throughout the community from May 1 to May 3, between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. This event offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors alike to discover wonderful items in garage sales scattered all over the Village of St. Jacob. For those interested in participating, registration details and an interactive map are available on the event's website. For more information, you can also reach out via email or phone. Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament is proudly

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Back in August 2023, 23-year-old Anthony Kent was fatally shot in the head while sitting on the porch of a California Avenue home.

The rally, which is open to fans with or without tickets, begins at 3:30 p.m. at Union Station.

On May 1, 1925, the Cherry Street Baptist Church elected Mrs. Louise Arnold as assistant pastor. She was ordained in the church on Sunday, May 3. Mrs. Arnold did not have the ability to perform marriages but could run the Sunday School, work with church members, and serve as the visiting representative of the church. Reverend S.D. McKenny, pastor of Cherry Street Baptist, said that Mrs. Arnold had been a very active worker in the church for a long time and was a member of a board of twenty deaconesses elected to assist in carrying on church work. "For that reason when the need for an assistant to the pastor arose she was picked by the church to fill the position, her ability in the work being recognized by the church members.” Mrs. Arnold may not have been able to officiate at actual weddings, but she directed at least one Tom Thumb wedding in 1933 that featured the Cherry Street Baptist Church Sunday School playing the bridal party. Louise was incorrectly identified as

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Bruce Springsteen is sharing another song from his upcoming box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums.The latest is "Faithless," the title track from a previously unreleased film soundtrack for a movie that…

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What do a vibrant floral crown, a labor march, and a centuries-old festival have in common? They all converge on May Day, a date that resonates with diverse meanings around the globe. Far from being a simple public holiday, May Day embodies a complex tapestry of cultural traditions, political struggles, and social celebrations that have evolved over time. Understanding its history and significance reveals much about human creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of justice. Origins of May Day: From Ancient Rituals to Festive Traditions The roots of May Day trace back to ancient pagan festivals celebrating fertility, growth, and the renewal of life. In many European cultures, May 1st marked the beginning of the pastoral summer season, a time when communities gathered to honor nature’s bounty. One of the most iconic customs is the Maypole dance, a tradition believed to symbolize the union between earth and sky, fertility, and communal harmony. For example, in England and Germany,

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ProPublica announced on Thursday that Gus Garcia-Roberts has been hired as a national reporter.

Garcia-Roberts comes to ProPublica from The Washington Post, where he published investigations into the overdose death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs; the sexual abuse allegations against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and Major League Baseball’s secretive system in examining domestic abuse and sexual assault; and how the NFL has failed in hiring Black coaches, part of a series that won the Associated Press Sports Editors top prize for projects and the Online Journalism Awards’ prize for excellence in sports reporting.

Before joining the Post, Garcia-Roberts worked on investigative teams at Newsday, the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. At Newsday, he was a part of the team whose series on hidden police misconduct was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for public service. He is the author of “Jimmy the King: Murder, Vice, and the Reign of a Dirty Cop” and the co-author of “Blood Sport: Alex Rodriguez, Biogenesis, and the Quest to End Baseball’s Steroid Era.”

“We are so thrilled to welcome Gus and his enviable reporting and writing chops to ProPublica and excited to turn ProPublica’s lens on the world of sports,” said managing editor Tracy Weber. “Stay tuned.”

“I’m beyond excited to be joining ProPublica, an institution whose mission and work I’ve admired for years,” said Garcia-Roberts. He starts next week.

May 1st holds a special place in history as a date that marks numerous significant events across the globe. International Workers’ Day (May Day) May 1st is globally recognized as International Workers’ Day, a day dedicated to celebrating laborers and the working class. Originating from the labor union movement in the late 19th century, particularly the Haymarket affair in Chicago in 1886, May Day has become an official holiday in many countries. It symbolizes the struggle for workers’ rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions. Parades, demonstrations, and various festivities take place worldwide, reflecting the ongoing importance of labor movements in shaping social and economic policies. 1707 – Act of Union: England and Scotland Unite On May 1, 1707, the Act of Union came into effect, uniting the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland into a single sovereign state known as Great Britain. This political union was driven by economic,

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The latest remodeling round focuses on expanding product selections and creating more room for customers in stores.

The Saint Louis County Animal Care and Control Adoption Center will be closed through Thursday after parvovirus was detected in multiple animals.

Betherny Williams departure ends a chaotic four years atop a department responsible for delivering some of the city’s most visible services.

So we’ve established by now that the second Trump administration is attempting to completely destroy regulatory authority, consumer protection, labor rights, and corporate oversight. Whether by precedent-ignoring court ruling, executive order, illegally firing commissioners, cronyism, or regulatory capture, the effort isn’t subtle, and is poised to usher forth a new golden age of corruption. That’s […]

Daniel Wood is searching for a dumpster that he last saw floating down his timeline. He left it at a Potosi lot for a business.