SPRINGFIELD - On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history tore through southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwest Indiana, leaving a 219-mile path of destruction. “During this Severe Weather Preparedness Month, I want everyone in Illinois to recognize the dangers of tornadoes and other weather disasters,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “That tornado, 100 years ago this month, killed 234 residents in Murphysboro alone, making it the hardest-hit town in Illinois during that storm. A total of 695 people lost their lives across the tri-state area. We want Illinoisans to take preparedness seriously—know the risks, have a plan, and review your insurance coverage.” National Weather Service Lincoln Warning Coordination Meteorologist Ed Shimon emphasized the importance of preparedness. “Devastating tornadoes have occurred in every month of the year.
The St. Louis Cardinals have shut down Jordan Walker for at least one week due to inflammation in his left knee, an injury he reportedly suffered Tuesday after stepping on a sprinkler head while tracking a fly ball.
Kali arrived at the Saint Louis Zoo in 2015 after being orphaned in the wild. He was the original resident of Polar Bear Point when it opened on June 6, 2015.
Neil Young has shared the first trailer for his upcoming concert documentary, Coastal, directed by his wife Daryl Hannah.The film follows Young on his 2023 Coastal tour, which marked his…
ALTON - Centerstone has many services for individuals and families struggling with mental health or substance use disorders. A national organization with a location in Alton, Centerstone offers resources for community members across Southern Illinois. In a recent interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello , CEO Anne Tyree and Marketing and Community Relations Manager Aaron Seibert shared more about the Centerstone mission. “Centerstone provides a whole array of services for people with behavioral health challenges, and those could be the challenge of addiction or it could be a mental health challenge, it could be a lifelong mental health challenge or it could just be situational,” Tyree explained. “There’s a lot of longevity at Centerstone. I think we’re all connected to a larger purpose.” Tyree noted that the Centerstone employees work hard to help the community. She shared that several employees recently were
They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your […]
Brinkmann Constructors, a national general contractor, in partnership with Coastal Cold Storage, a Troy, Missouri-based warehouse and distribution company, recently completed a state-of-the-art 127,000-square-foot industrial cold storage distribution center. The facility, located in Foristell, is the first of three planned phases. It was completed in nine months, setting the stage for continued expansion. “We are […]
The St. Louis Cardinals will air at least 10 games in the 2025 season on KMOV-TV (Channel 4) and sister station Matrix Midwest, becoming the latest sports franchise to return to over-the-air television.
Did you know that according to a report from the World Economic Forum, 94% of business leaders expect their employees to pick up new skills on the job? This statistic underscores a crucial reality: lifelong learning is no longer optional, but essential for career advancement and personal development. As technology evolves and industries shift, the ability to adapt and learn becomes a defining factor in both professional success and personal fulfillment. Online learning platforms have emerged as powerful tools for skill enhancement, providing a wealth of resources that cater to diverse learning needs. The Rise of Online Learning Platforms The digital age has transformed how we access information and education. Online learning platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, LinkedIn Learning, and Khan Academy offer courses that span various disciplines, from coding to creative writing and everything in between. The global online learning market is projected to reach $375 billion by 2026, showcasing
Welcome to This Day in History! Today, we take a journey through time, exploring significant events that have occurred on March 6 throughout the years. 1987: The Beginning of the End for Apartheid in South Africa On this day in 1987, South African President P.W. Botha announced a series of reforms aimed at dismantling apartheid, the racially discriminatory system that had governed the nation for decades. This announcement came in the wake of increasing domestic and international pressure, including widespread protests and economic sanctions. The reforms initiated a long and arduous journey toward equality, ultimately leading to the end of apartheid in the early 1990s and the election of Nelson Mandela as the country’s first Black president in 1994. 1975: The Launch of the First Commercially Successful Video Game March 6, 1975, is often celebrated as a pivotal moment in the world of entertainment. On this day, the video game 'Gun Fight,' developed by Midway, was released
NEW MADRID — At the New Madrid Historical Museum there’s an earthquake simulator where visitors get to play engineer. At their disposal are cylindrical wooden sticks and rectangular boards that can be constructed into simple buildings. A numbered dial is then turned, which causes the platform to shake, simulating earthquakes of varying intensity. Most basic […]
Two women were carjacked of their vehicles at gunpoint in the Hyde Park Neighborhood. One of the vehicles was located in the Gravois Park Neighborhood with an 18-year-old male inside, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
ConstructConnect is offering a free webcast on market conditions going into this year’s construction season on May 8, 2025, from noon to 1:30PM CT. The program is designed to help construction professionals better understand and take action around the 2025 economic forecast. ConstructConnect is a provider of construction IT solutions, including pre-con, project management, and […]
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