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Collinsville Walmart Stabbing Involves Two Employees

1 month ago
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department responded to a stabbing incident at the Walmart Supercenter located at 1040 Collinsville Crossing Boulevard on Wednesday. According to authorities, two employees became involved in a disturbance that escalated when one worker stabbed the other. The victim was transported to a medical facility for treatment, while the suspect was apprehended nearby. Police officials said more information will be released after formal charges are filed.

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'A conflict of interest': STL Sheriff's new HR officer previously fired stirs controversy

1 month ago
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery has appointed the former mayor's HR director, who was fired from that post, as his new chief human resources officer. According to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Jenkins-Gray’s new role creates a potential conflict of interest, sparking controversy from state officials to local leaders. Kehoe released a statement [...]
Daesha Gear

Sean Grayson files new motions claiming self-defense in shooting of Sonya Massey

1 month ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Sean Grayson, the former Sheriff's deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey, is now asking for evidence to be admitted in his court case that he and his lawyers say backs up his claim of self-defense in the Springfield woman's death. Grayson and his attorneys filed three motions on Wednesday, asking that [...]
Bradley Zimmerman

As Site Blocking Is Increasing, European Commission Subtly Slaps Down Italy’s Piracy Shield

1 month ago
As numerous Walled Culture posts attest, site blocking is in the vanguard of the actions by copyright companies against sites engaged in the unauthorized sharing of material. Over the past few months, this approach has become even more pervasive, and even more intrusive. For example, in France, the Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare was forced to geoblock more than […]
Glyn Moody

Old Bakery Beer Company to Host Oktoberfest in July Event

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ALTON - The Old Bakery Beer Company will host their annual Oktoberfest in July event to celebrate German culture and usher in fall. From 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, community members are invited to stop by The Old Bakery Beer Company for the free event. In addition to an Oktoberfest brew and lots of German specials, attendees can compete in a steinholding competition and enjoy the fall feeling in the dog days of summer. “It’s really a kind of chill event, just a day to come enjoy some German specials,” explained Lauren with OBB. “It’s a great day to have a little lager flight, pretend you’re in Germany, enjoy that nice, crisp beer.” As part of their special Oktoberfest menu, Lauren promises “all of those German favorites that pair so well with beer,” including schnitzel, brats, pretzels and German potato salad. She added that OBB’s summer menu will also be available, but only until Aug. 19, s

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