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Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: Redbirds' Jones Celebrates Successful Wrestling Season

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON - Austin Jones, a freshman at Alton High School, showcased his wrestling skills at the 29th Annual Freshmen and Sophomores Championship Series held in Springfield, Illinois, this past weekend. Competing in the 101-pound weight class, Jones secured an eighth-place finish out of a highly competitive bracket of 32 wrestlers. Jones is an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month for the Redbirds. Jones' journey to the state level was marked by notable performances earlier in the season. He achieved a first-place finish at the regional competition and placed third at the sectional for the IWCOA (Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association) State series. His overall record for the freshman year on the Alton Redbirds varsity team was 26-17. "We were very impressed with his finish and proud of all of his accomplishments," Jones' parents said. Jones' achievements highlight his potential as he continues to develop in the sport of wrestling.

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Mayor Jones Issues Statement After Boeing Awarded Contract to Build Next-Generation Fighter Jet for the U.S. Air Force

1 year 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. – Today, it was announced that the federal government has awarded Boeing a contract to build the next-generation fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force. Mayor Jones issued the following statement: “Today is an exciting day for Boeing and the entire St. Louis region,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “The City will remain a strong partner as we continue to promote St. Louis as a leader in innovation and industry.” The sixth-generation fighter, which will replace the F-22 Raptor, will be designated the F-47, Trump said. He also said that the U.S. will have “state-of-the-art stealth technologies virtually unseeable,” and will fly alongside multiple autonomous drone wingmen known as collaborative combat aircraft.

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Proposed tax credit boost may be lucrative for Missouri anti-abortion centers, donors

1 year 3 months ago
When the Missouri House signed off on a $1.3 billion tax cut package last week, it included a provision creating a 100% tax credit for donations to pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes and diaper banks. The credits — allowing up to $50,000 in donations to be accepted in place of taxes owed — are seen by supporters as a way to increase aid to pregnant women in need following Missourians’ decision to legalize abortion last November. “There’s no time in the history of Missouri that…
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Alton Fire Department Battles Structure Fire On Residence Street

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON, — The Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2800 block of Residence Street Friday afternoon, March 21, 2025, where heavy smoke was visible upon their arrival. Firefighters encountered challenging conditions as strong winds caused flames to spread to a neighboring house, as well as a tree and some bushes in the vicinity. In response to the escalating situation, Alton requested a box alarm, prompting assistance from the East Alton Fire Department. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control quickly. The initial structure where the fire originated sustained significant damage, while the neighboring house incurred only minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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