The eighth annual Allman Betts Family Revival is set to kick off in November, and some new artists have been added to the trek, including Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash.The 20-date…
UPDATE 10/15/2024 — The Missouri woman accused of kidnapping and killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child will serve two life sentences. A federal judge has sentenced Amber Waterman to life in prison for each of the two charges against her (kidnapping resulting in death and causing the death of an unborn child). Each [...]
Keisha Scarlett's employment as the superintendent of Saint Louis Public Schools was terminated Monday, months after being placed on leave amid an investigation into the district's budget.
The district's board voted to terminate Scarlett's employment "for cause" by a vote of 6-0, with one member abstaining. A news release from the district Tuesday said the vote came Monday night after the board held an evidentiary hearing.
"At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of Education voted to terminate…
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A St. Louis jury found Eric Williams guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree assault and multiple gun charges in connection with the death of Joyce Freeman.
n 2022, Chris Cornell's solo band member Pete Thorn revealed that the late Soundgarden frontman was set to collaborate with Eddie Van Halen on a song that never came to…
The press is finally starting to ask the most obvious question in the world: This is from the Washington Post, and it follows a major story on the same theme last week in the New York Times. The taboo is finally lifting.
A couple of years ago, private prison giant CoreCivic decided it had had enough. It went to court to secure an order blocking noted First Amendment lawyer Daniel Horwitz from talking about it. Horwitz was then currently engaged in multiple lawsuits against the private prison company, the most prominent being his representation of the family […]
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Walgreens announced today that it planned to close 1200 stores. In case you think this is due to a recent wave of shoplifting, check this out: Walgreens stock has been sliding for a decade, losing 90% of its value. This started shortly after they acquired the British chain Boots, which they've had difficulty integrating. Shoplifting ...continue reading "Walgreens is closing stores to restore profitability"
Hosted at Missouri’s first nationally recognized Underground Railroad site, the event will include reenactments, food vendors, kid-friendly activities, and music.