EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education spoke about family and community engagement at their work session on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Family and community engagement has been identified as Goal 4 in the district’s strategic plan. Mary Ann Mitchell, the district’s Public Relations and Communications Director, explained how District #7 has garnered engagement in the past year. “The goal of Goal 4 is that we will develop and strengthen genuine connections and partnerships that will produce positive outcomes with students, families, educators and the community,” Mitchell said. The district launched its new website in December 2023. In the nine months since the website has been operating, it has averaged 18,777 users a month. Mitchell pointed out some of the website’s functions, including a translation tool that will translate the website into different languages for non-English speaking families. “We
Well, here’s even more ugliness from America’s penis. The state of Florida — currently presided over by a bootlicker wearing boot lifts — has decided the best way to protect its war on women is to harass and intimidate residents who support reproductive rights. Florida is reportedly sending police officers to the homes of people […]
The Cybersecurity Projects Bundle offers a hands-on program featuring five real-world cybersecurity projects, totaling 35 tasks. Participants start with an introductory video for each project, detailing objectives and requirements, followed by task completion that mirrors real cybersecurity challenges. Support from industry professionals ensures personalized feedback and guidance. Upon completing the program, participants gain practical experience, […]
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is asking for over $174 million in supplemental funding for this school year after receiving $1 billion less in appropriations compared to the previous year. When the State Board of Education reviewed the budget bill approved by lawmakers in May, Board Chair Charlie Shields predicted that “the […]
GRANITE CITY - At approximately 6:08 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2024, the Granite City Police Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle traffic crash on southbound Nameoki Road at the Pontoon Road overpass. The victim sustained serious injuries and was later pronounced deceased on the scene by the Madison County Coroner’s Office. "This case is still under investigation and no further information will be released at this time," Major Gary Brooks of the Granite City Police Department said. Further details about the incident, including the identity of the victim and the circumstances leading to the crash, have not been disclosed. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the accident to come forward as they continue to investigate the cause of the crash. The Granite City Police phone number is (618) 877-6111.
Court filings show that Urban Chestnut owes more than $2.1 million on a Small Business Administration loan, and more than $1.9 million to Midland States Bank.
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is now investigating a Monday night, Sept. 9, 2024, fatal Cahokia Heights shooting. Lt. Shane Brown of the Belleville Police Department will serve as deputy commander in the investigation. Authorities said the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office was called for a shooting in the 2400 block of Renois Lane in Cahokia Heights about 7:20 p.m. on Monday. When the sheriff’s office arrived, they discovered a man who had been shot in his vehicle. He was transported to an area hospital where he died, authorities said. The Major Case Squad has identified the man as Damonta T. Mosley, 18. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Major Case Squad at (618) 825-5200. Anonymous tips can be done through contacting CrimeStoppers at (866) 371-TIPS (8477).
The government's fiscal year ends on September 30, which means FY25 begins on October 1. That's three weeks away. Naturally we need a federal budget in place by then, but that's a laughable impossibility with Republicans in charge of the House. The best we can hope for is a continuing resolution to keep the lights ...continue reading "Voter ID: Solved!"
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri Task Force 1 will be deploying to Louisiana ahead of Tropical Cyclone Francine making landfall. The task force was activated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ahead of the tropical storm making landfall on Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane near New Orleans. The team will join Tennessee [...]
Back in April, Neil Young revealed in a post on his Neil Young Archives site that a live album featuring an early concert by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young was…
Leadership teams with Crown Center for Senior Living and Russell recently gathered to celebrate the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Crown Center apartment buildings and the opening of the Staenberg Commons, a 12,500 square foot community hub open to residents and neighbors. “Russell has deep experience delivering beautiful spaces and we were pleased […]
Jeff Bekos is biking 4,600 miles across the country to visit 26 Ronald McDonald Houses and thank them for saving his daughter's life, in celebration of the charity's 50th anniversary.
The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday morning over whether to allow an abortion-rights amendment to remain on the Nov. 5 ballot. The court will decide whether the campaign behind Amendment 3, which would legalize abortion up until the point of fetal viability and protect other reproductive rights, failed to comply with state law when […]
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