WASHINGTON, D.C. - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees—will join the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee in the 119th Congress. Duckworth served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and is an Iraq War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. She was among the first Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. “After years of working hard to support our Veterans who sacrifice so much to defend our national security and keep Americans safe, it is an honor to join the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs’ Committee to continue my work—and my life’s mission—to ensure these heroes are provided with the care and support they have earned,” said Senator Duckworth. “As
A state appeals court sided with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson over St. Louis County Executive Sam Page on who can appoint the St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, ending a month-long legal battle.
In a ruling Thursday, the circuit court's Dec. 20 judgment was affirmed.
Parson's pick for prosecuting attorney, Melissa Price Smith, a St. Louis County assistant prosecuting attorney and supervisor for the office's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse team, will replace outgoing prosecutor and Congressman-elect…
A winter storm system is expected to bring up to eight inches of mixed precipitation to the St. Louis area, with areas north of I-70 seeing mainly snow, areas south of metro St. Louis facing significant icing, and the metro area in a transition zone with many forms of winter precipitation in the forecast.
Jeffrey R. Murphy has been named president of Taylor Ridge Drilled Foundations, Inc. His appointment marks the completion of a 10-year acquisition process of the Taylor Ridge, IL-based company by members of the ownership team of Drilling Service Co. Inc. of St. Louis, MO. Jeffrey Murphy is also executive vice president of Drilling Service Co. […]
Statistics from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department show 149 homicides reported in 2024, marking a notable drop compared to over a decade ago.
MARYVILLE - Anderson Hospital welcomed its first baby of the year 2025 early on Jan. 1, 2025, with the birth of a boy named Kimani at 1:06 a.m. Kimani weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. The proud parents, Briana and Mark, expressed their joy at the arrival of their son. The hospital extended its congratulations to the family and wished them a year filled with love, health, and happiness. The birth of Kimani marks a celebratory moment for the hospital, which has a tradition of recognizing the first newborn of the year.
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Davin Thomas has been named a Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of the Month for Marquette Catholic. He was recognized for his outstanding performance as a bowler for the Explorers. Thomas expressed gratitude towards his parents and coach Mark Jones for their unwavering support in his athletic journey. “I’ve been the most consistent bowler on the team and also have a perfect 300 game this year,” Thomas said, highlighting his achievements on the lanes. As he looks ahead to his future, Thomas is considering pursuing bowling at the collegiate level, although he has not yet determined which school he will attend. In addition to his bowling aspirations, he is also interested in majoring in mechanical engineering. Beyond bowling, Thomas has participated as a junior varsity golfer for the Explorers, showcasing his versatility as an athlete.
From Work Design: The musician Prince once said, “What’s missing from pop music is danger. There’s no excitement and mystery.” Replace music with the corporate office landscape and the sentiment still applies: there is a formulaic strategy that is pervasive, even as designers strive to create destination workplaces. The amenities race has run its course, […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Construction has started on a new $15 million family entertainment complex in Fenton, according to the project’s general contractor. The Wow! Family Edutainment is being built by Arco Construction at a property south of Gravois Bluffs in Fenton, off Highway 141. The 26,875-square-foot facility at 130 Fiedler Lane will have […]
The nominees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are usually decided upon in January, and it's likely that someone will be disappointed when their favorite artist doesn't…
EDWARDSVILLE - EXO Lounge isn’t just a nail bar, med spa and cocktail lounge; it’s an experience. Gianni Colucci, EXO’s Michelin-star Director of Culinary, invites the community to come out and try the new menu at EXO, which opened at 2 157 Center in Edwardsville in 2024. Colucci explained that he was working in Switzerland when he received a call from EXO owner Gina Gamblin with an offer he couldn’t pass up. “With this kind of energy, this kind of power, she went through the dream she had. She was really impressive about the dream and made me believe in the dream,” Colucci remembered. “I joined her and we started to go through the blueprint. So of course it is a beautiful experience, because we built everything from scratch.” As Gamblin built up EXO’s brand, Colucci knew he was in the right place. He had worked with similar companies that shared EXO’s “luxury flair,” and he loves creating menus around
Alice Cooper is helping make folks’ dry January a bit tastier.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has teamed with WhistlePig Whiskey for a new limited-edition nonalcoholic cocktail, WhistlePig’s Sex,…
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