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ARTEAST Event to Showcase Local Artists Across the Region

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RIVERBEND - Community members have the opportunity to engage with local artists in their studios as part of ARTEAST. From 12–6 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 23, 2025, you can travel throughout the Riverbend region to visit almost 50 artists and view their work. Sponsored by the Edwardsville Arts Center and partners, the ARTEAST experience aims to connect artists and community members and inspire creation. “We are an art stronghold. That was the whole goal behind bringing ARTEAST back,&rdquo

Missouri tops national averages for veteran-owned business prevalence, revenue

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Missouri exceeds the national average for revenue earned by veteran-owned businesses as well as the prevalence of these businesses. A business is considered veteran-owned if a military veteran owns 51% or more of its stock or equity. Luke Dietterle, University of Missouri Extension specialist, released a report in October detailing the state of veterans in […]
Bella Zielinski

The Art of Making Homemade Bread for the Holidays

1 month ago
Did you know that the average American consumes about 53 pounds of bread annually? Yet, few take the time to craft this staple from scratch, especially when the holidays arrive—a time when the simple act of baking bread can transform a gathering into a memorable feast. Homemade bread is more than just food; it is a tactile connection to tradition, a sensory experience, and a gift of warmth shared with loved ones. Exploring the art of making bread at home during the holidays reveals not

This Day in History on November 13: 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks Shock the World

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November 13 marks a day steeped in history, resonating across continents and cultures with events that have shaped the world as we know it. Traveling back in time, November 13, 1851, witnessed the first publication of Herman Melville's now-classic novel, “Moby-Dick.” This literary masterpiece, which narrates the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab for the white whale, has become a cornerstone of American literature and a profound exploration of humanity's relationship with nature and

National school bus driver shortage persists, despite recent gains

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School districts have made some progress in addressing the national shortage of school bus drivers, but there still aren’t as many drivers as there were in 2019, according to a new study. The number of drivers has increased by 2,300, or 1.1%, since last year, according to the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning research group. […]
Robbie Sequeira

SLMPD seek help in locating missing 21-year-old

1 month ago
ST. LOUIS - Police are searching for a 21-year-old man after he was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), Shermand Muldrew, 21, was reported missing after his family reported that they haven't heard from him since Nov. 4 when he was contacted by phone. Police said Muldrew's last [...]
Nick Gladney