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Chappell Roan is up against artists including Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and her son were targeted by racist text messages sent to Black residents across several U.S. states over recent days, prompting an investigation involving the FBI and other authorities.

A driver was arrested after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, which ended when the vehicle crashed in Venice.

If you have any information that could help police contact St. James Police Department at 573-265-3777.

WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Thursday struck down a White House policy that created a pathway to citizenship for people in the country lacking permanent status who were married to a U.S. citizen. Eastern District of Texas Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled that the Biden administration overstepped its authority and the program “stretches legal interpretation […]

David Gilmour wants you to know that no, Pink Floyd did not design The Dark Side of the Moon to sync up with the movie The Wizard of Oz.While appearing…

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Thousands of dead fish washing up in a nearby waterway triggered resident fears of possible contamination.

GRAFTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP founder, chairman, U.S. Army veteran, and longtime veterans’ advocate John Simmons has announced his support as Co-Chair of the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA), a transformative project that will honor America’s veterans with a world-class memorial and museum in Grafton, Illinois. “Honoring our nation’s veterans and their sacrifices is one of my life’s passions,” said Simmons. “The National Memorial of Military Ascent will be a sanctuary of remembrance and respect, uniting Americans to reflect on the selflessness of those who served.” About the National Memorial of Military Ascent Set against the stunning limestone bluffs along the Great River Road overlooking the Mississippi River, the NMMA will serve as a national symbol of courage, dedication, and the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The NMMA’s striking design will feature life-sized bronze

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COLLINSVILLE — Collinsville High School senior Danielle Cary has been recognized as the 2024 Leader of Tomorrow by C3, an award that honors young individuals who have positively impacted their community and inspired others through their actions. Cary, who began her high school journey in the Fall of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, quickly distinguished herself through her commitment to community service. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, she completed 400 hours of volunteer work for local organizations during her first two years at Collinsville High. As she approaches graduation, her volunteer efforts have continued to grow, with significant contributions to the local library, hospital, and Disabled Veterans Association. Active in Girl Scouts since the age of five, Cary has embraced the organization’s values of service, personal enrichment, and cultural appreciation. She has earned the highest awards in Girl Scouts—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—and was

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It's 2024 but you can't stop The Beatles. What's been called the "final" Beatles single, "Now and Then," has earned a nomination for Record of the Year at the 67th…

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Seniors can't go to the recreation center for fitness and community. Homeowners can't get permits to make repairs. Potholes are going unpaved. Bellefontaine residents are angry.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Gori Law Firm is proud to announce it was recently named a 2024 Women-Led Top Workplace. This award is one of several within Energage’s Top Workplaces National Culture Excellence Awards, which were revealed on October 16, 2024. Energage is a Philadelphia-based workplace survey and performance-certified B Corporation. In addition to featuring women-led organizations, the Culture Excellence Awards also recognize winners in DE&I Practices, Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being and Professional Development. The awarded organizations, including The Gori Law Firm, are all recognized for prioritizing people-first cultures and workplace experiences. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a Women-Led Top Workplace,” said Sara Salger, managing partner of The Gori Law Firm. “We believe this award reflects the supportive and inclusive culture we strive to create for our employees, and it is rewarding to know that our efforts

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ST. LOUIS - Lavon Royal-Reed of St. Louis City is tired of seeing the eyesore across the street from the home she owns in Fountain Park. “When I’m inside my home, I feel great. I’ve created my own oasis, but then when I step outside, it’s a harsh reality that hits me every day. Lord [...]

EAST ALTON - Joshua Roe, a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force, served his country from 1998 to 2006, primarily as a firefighter at Malstrom Air Force Base. Originally from East Alton, Illinois, Roe's military career included deployments to Kuwait and Korea, as well as time spent at McChord Air Force Base. Roe's father, William L. Roe, submitted a message highlighting his son's service and dedication to the Air Force. The message reflects a sense of pride in Joshua Roe’s commitment, stating, "Our son served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Malstrom AFB, Kuwait, Korea, and McChord AFB." During his years of service, Roe achieved the rank of Senior Airman (E-4) but did not serve in combat. His contributions as a firefighter were critical in supporting the operations of the Air Force during his tenure. To contribute a Veterans Salute, click here.

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It’s the sort of thing we see a lot of: a government gets caught doing something wrong and decides it’s the public that needs to suffer for the government’s sins. So it goes in the African island nation of Mauritius, which got caught engaging in presumably illegal surveillance. The only reason residents know this is […]

EAST ST. LOUIS — The East St. Louis School District 189 recognized the commitment of its students and their families during a recent event celebrating perfect attendance for the first quarter of the school year. Dunbar Elementary School in East St. Louis honored its scholars who maintained perfect attendance over the nine-week period. The celebration highlighted the dedication of both the students and their parents, with all scholars present at school every day, on time, and remaining for the full duration of each school day. In appreciation, the school held a raffle for the students and their parents, with prizes aimed at encouraging continued attendance. Two students were awarded bikes as part of the raffle for perfect attendance. The winners were identified as Keyounte Gibson from the third grade and Zyonna Wheaton from the second grade. Additionally, two parents were selected to receive tablets, with the winners being the parents of Koriyon Thomas and Miracle Davis.

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