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Ctrl-Alt-Speech: I Bet You Think This Block Is About You

11 months 1 week ago
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. IIn this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]
Leigh Beadon

Attempted Abduction on North Main Street In Edwardsville Leads to Arrest

11 months 1 week ago
EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County State's Attorney's Office has filed criminal charges against a woman following an alleged abduction attempt on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, on North Main Street in Edwardsville. The Edwardsville Police Department responded to the 200 block of North Main Street shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday after receiving several 911 calls reporting a child abduction in progress. Multiple police units arrived at the scene and located the child. Authorities determined that the female suspect had fled the scene but was quickly apprehended inside the Madison County Administration building. The suspect has been identified as Jennifer S. Haley, 60. Haley was transported to the Madison County Jail, where she remains in custody. The Madison County State's Attorney's Office has charged her with three counts: Attempted Aggravated Kidnapping Aggravated Battery Unlawful Restraint The Edwardsville Police Department is urging anyone with information related to

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Mercy Hospital and KDHX Blood Drive - Aug. 5-9

11 months 1 week ago

The Mercy Hospital and KDHX Blood Drive takes place Monday, August 5th through Friday, August 9th.

Your blood donation directly helps people who need it most, especially during the summer months when there is often a shortage of donors.

Every day, people of all ages and walks of life unexpectedly need blood. They could be accident victims, cancer patients or tiny babies in the NICU. When you give blood or platelets, you're giving someone the precious gift of life.

Mercy is the only hospital in the entire state of Missouri that performs blood drives outside of the hospital. Your decision to donate blood at Mercy could save someone's child, friend or loved one. 

Make an appointment by calling 314-251-GIVE, or schedule online

Health update

11 months 1 week ago
Five weeks down, one to go. I'm almost done with my radiation treatment. I'm pleased to report that the "super sunburn" pain I was warned about hasn't materialized. So far I've gotten a very minor bit of soreness in one or two places, and that's it. With only four treatments left it looks like I ...continue reading "Health update"
Kevin Drum