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HBCUs are underfunded. A legal effort starting in Missouri seeks to fix it

4 weeks ago
An effort to address decades of underfunding at some historically Black colleges and universities kicked off Wednesday with a lawsuit against the state of Missouri. Students and graduates of Lincoln University in the state’s capital of Jefferson City allege the lack of financial resources undercut their education and devalued their degrees. More than a dozen [...]
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press

Worden Police Charge East Alton Man With Meth Possession, Fleeing Officer

4 weeks ago
EAST ALTON – A local man faces major felony charges after allegedly fleeing Worden Police officers with methamphetamine in his possession. Justin D. Jett, 31, of East Alton, was charged on Sept. 30, 2026 with a Class X felony count of unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class 1 felony count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and two Class 4 felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. Jett allegedly knowingly possessed