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Mississippi Valley Christian School Announces Transformation Into Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy

9 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON – Mississippi Valley Christian School proudly announced its transformation into Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy during a special community event last Friday night, Jan. 31, 2025. Families, students, and faculty gathered for an evening of fun and fellowship, highlighted by two action-packed students-versus-parents basketball games. The event also served as the official unveiling of the academy’s new name, logo, and colors, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. For 50 years, Mississippi Valley Christian School has been a ministry of Faith Baptist Church, dedicated to providing Christ-centered education to the region. Due to financial constraints, the church is no longer able to fund the school, necessitating its transition into an independent 501(c)(3) organization. Despite this shift, the school remains steadfast in its mission — equipping students with academic excellence and a strong biblical foundation. Under new leadership, Riverbend Christia

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Man Arrested in Kidnapping, Robbery in North Pointe

9 months 2 weeks ago

On February 4, District 6 officers responded to a Robbery in the 8500 block of Mora Lane, just before 7:30 a.m. A 52-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man told officers that a known man confronted the woman with knives and a sledgehammer, accusing her of stealing. The man assaulted the woman and took her phone. […]

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Edward Merica Graduates Cum Laude With Mechanical Engineering Degree From Iowa State

9 months 2 weeks ago
AMES, Iowa - More than 1,600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this fall. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 20-21, 2024, at Hilton Coliseum. Of the 1,675 students who graduated in December, 1,357 earned undergraduate degrees and 318 earned masters or doctoral degrees. Edwardsville's Christopher Edward Merica graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude.

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St. Louis Mayor Jones Issues Statement After Board of Aldermen End Debate on Rams Settlement Bills 

9 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – Today, the Board of Aldermen moved two bills to the informal calendar, ending debate on the Rams Settlement legislation. Mayor Jones issued the following statement in response: “When we received the Rams Settlement funds, my initial recommendation was to hold on to the bulk of the funds and live off the interest due to the uncertainty of federal elections and how the economy would react. For months, these funds have been in an investment account gaining significant interest - about $26,101,958 over roughly 24 months. After almost a year and a half of public input and months of debate and compromise among City leaders, the public, and other stakeholders, it’s clear that there are a number of projects and programs this money could have supported that would result directly in notable quality-of-life improvements for everyone in St. Louis. Despite my initial inclination to keep this money in accounts where they’ve been gaining interest, I was proud

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City Announces Appointment of Longtime Edwardsville Employee as City Administrator

9 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville Public Works Director Eric Williams will be the new City Administrator in Edwardsville, effective Monday, March 24. He was appointed by Mayor Art Risavy and unanimously approved by the City Council during the Tuesday, February 4, meeting. Williams will replace City Administrator Kevin Head, who last month announced his plans to step down from the position to spend more time with his family. “Eric Williams was the clear-cut choice to be the next City Administrator for Edwardsville. His extensive experience and knowledge from his many years with the City are an asset,” Mayor Risavy said. “I am confident that, just as Kevin Head did, Eric will provide the elected officials and me the guidance and support to keep Edwardsville on a fiscally prudent path of smart development.” Williams is a lifelong Madison County resident with more than 28 years of public service experience between the Village of Bethalto and the City of Edwardsville.

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