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EDWARDSVILLE - Community members gathered at Mt. Joy Church for a special service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Mt. Joy Church welcomed attendees to the 39th annual Martin Luther King celebration with music, speeches and prayers that recognized King’s legacy. Featured speaker Crystal Officer addressed this year’s theme, “Faith Over Fear: Courageous Leadership in Times of Change.” “I do thank you for being here today as we gather together in a moment that demands more than just remembrance, as we come together today not just to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory and legacy, but to reignite the living flame of his vision in our hearts and throughout our community,” Officer said. To kick off the service, Pastor Matthew Ware from Love Fellowship Outreach Ministries of Granite City led attendees in prayer. Otis Redditt, a renowned local musician, provided a rendition of “Lift Every Voice.&rdquo

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The press release said Kuban performed with some of the biggest names inside and out of St. Louis, including Chuck Berry, Ike & Tina Turner and The Beach Boys.

Kavon Greene, 18, got out of the car, immediately slipped and fell on the ice, dropped a pistol, and ran to his mother's house.

A beloved St. Louis musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Bob Kuban, passed away Monday morning from medical complications.

SWANSEA — Two in Swansea face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into alleged animal neglect that left several dogs in dire conditions. On Jan. 15, 2025, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office received a case that led to 12 felony counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and 12 misdemeanor counts of Cruelty to Animals against Paige N. Clubb, 24, and Dorian H. Pattumma, 25. The charges stemmed from an incident that began with a call to the Swansea Police Department at 4:19 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2025, regarding possible animal neglect in the 1500 block of North Belt West. According to the Swansea Police, the couple had vacated the residence just one week prior to the complaint, leaving behind nine malnourished and emaciated dogs confined to crates without food or water. Officers also discovered three deceased dogs in the garage during their inspection of the property. Following the initial complaint, police consulted with the St. Clai

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ALTON – According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, abundant evidence shows that medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone all reduce opioid use and opioid use disorder-related symptoms, and they reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission as well as criminal behavior associated with drug use. Additionally, these medications also increase the likelihood that a person will remain in treatment, which itself is associated with lower risk of overdose mortality, reduced risk of infectious disease transmission, reduced criminal justice involvement, and greater likelihood of employment. That’s why, the Psychological Services department at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center (1 St. Anthony’s Way, Alton) is hosting an upcoming “lunch & learn” program exploring how Medications for Addiction Therapy (MAT) can assist in recovery when other options have not been successful. This “lunch & learn” program (ideal for

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Def Leppard returned to the stage Saturday, but they were without one of their key band members.Guitarist Vivian Campbell did not perform at the band's show at Feria Estatal De…

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Bruce Springsteen hit the stage for the first time in 2025 Saturday night, making a surprise appearance at the 25th anniversary Light of Day concert at the Count Basie Theater…

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ILLINOIS - Golden Apple, a non-profit committed to preparing, supporting and mentoring aspiring teachers, is accepting applications for both its Accelerators and Scholars programs. Through these programs, Golden Apple seeks to provide pathways for aspiring educators to enter the profession and fill crucial open teaching positions across the state. Illinois faces an ongoing teacher shortage crisis, leading to classrooms lacking the highly-effective, well-qualified educators our students deserve. A report earlier this year from the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents found that there were more than 4,000 teaching positions unfilled for the 2023-2024 school year, with 91% of school leaders indicating experiencing a teacher shortage. “Recruiting the new cohorts of our Scholars and Accelerators programs is always an exciting and meaningful opportunity for our team to engage with hundreds of aspiring educators who have the passion for shaping our next generation,”

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A large masonry church in north St. Louis caught fire Monday morning.

Donald Trump's inaugural address was surprisingly low key and consisted mostly of a laundry list of the executive orders he plans to sign later today. Some highlights: Trump declares an emergency at the southern border even though there's patently no emergency at the moment. Trump reinstates "Remain in Mexico," but can he do that without ...continue reading "The shortest possible recap of Donald Trump’s inauguration speech"

MARYVILLE - The Maryville Kiwanis Club is thriving as 2025 begins. Six new members were inducted at the club’s January 15th meeting. According to Wayne White, Membership Chair, the club members have been intentional in their invitations to prospective members and it has paid off. White said, “Our club is very active in the community and when prospective members learn about the service projects that our club provides in our community, it is easy for them to want to join.” The club has one of its service projects coming up in February. Kiwanians will staff the local laundry mat (Sudz Wash) the weekend following Valentine’s Day. “During those two days (February 15th & 16th), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. we will conduct our annual Loads of Love project,” said Julie Clark, club president. “Kiwanians will greet those utilizing the laundry mat at the door and let them know that the club is paying for their laundry as a Valentine’s

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The Poseys were staying at the Eureka Holiday Inn Saint Louis West at Six Flags Friday afternoon. They never imagined their daughter would need rescuing.

At the last minute, Joe Biden: Pardoned the J6 committee members and the Capitol police officers who testified before them. Pardoned Anthony Fauci and Gen. Mark Milley. Pardoned five close family members. Commuted the remaining sentence of native American activist Leonard Peltier. Posthumously pardoned civil rights leader Marcus Garvey. On Sunday he pardoned Darryl Chambers, ...continue reading "Today is pardon day"