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Mayor Jones Administration Releases ARPA Annual Evaluation Report

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS, MO – Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ administration released the 2024 American Rescue Plan Annual Evaluation Report (AER) . The purpose of the AER is to determine the impact of ARPA funds on addressing the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 and the long-term effects of historic disinvestment in much of the City of St. Louis. “We’re more than four years removed from those first shutdowns and the initial shock of the pandemic,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “This report exists to show the work St. Louis City has done with the help from the Biden-Harris administration COVID relief funds. The City of St. Louis received $498 million, a significant infusion of resources to help the City reverse the negative impacts of the pandemic.” The AER was created to measure progress against four goals and their corresponding evaluation questions: Align ARPA funding to St. Louis' greatest needs. Ensure ARPA funds are improving equity and

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Local History and Jumpscares: Win Four Tickets to Raging Rivers Haunted Trail

1 year 2 months ago
GRAFTON - Community members have the chance to win four tickets to the Raging Rivers Haunted Trail. Every Friday and Saturday night this October, Raging Rivers will offer its annual Haunted Trail through the woods of the waterpark. Attendees can expect plenty of jumpscares and lots of lore on the park’s property. You can enter below to win four tickets to the Haunted Trail attraction, or buy tickets online at RagingRivers.com/Haunted-Trail. “It’s riddled with jumpscares all through the woods, so it’s fun,” said Jeremy Hayes, park manager at Raging Rivers. “That's our ultimate goal. That’s what we strive for. We’re smile-makers, and that’s what we put on our shirts. Ultimately, we’re here to make people smile, and that’s what we want. We want people to be happy.” Hayes explained that this year’s Haunted Trail is twice the size of last year’s attraction. Attendees will walk on a mulched path throug

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Sixth generation of St. Louis wealth management family moves up

1 year 2 months ago
The naming of Benjamin Edwards V to assistant director of branches and to the Executive Committee of the privately-held firm is a potential bridge to the future. It does not mean his father, Benjamin F. “Tad” Edwards IV – the firm’s founder, chairman, chief executive and president – is leaving the stage anytime soon.
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Ferguson Shooting Claims Life, St. Louis County Investigates

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The victim in a homicide that occurred on Sept. 7, 2024, has been identified as Rayon Peebles, 30 years of age, of the 2700 block of Grants Parkway in St. Louis, the St. Louis County Police Department announced on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the area of Airport Road and N Dade Avenue in the City of Ferguson that resulted in the death of an adult male. At 9:30 p.m., on 9/7/2024, police officers from the City of Berkeley Police Department responded to a call for service for a shooting in the area of Airport Road and Peurifoy Avenue. Officers located an adult male in a vehicle suffering from a life-threatening gunshot injury. The male was transported to an area hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation revealed the shooting occurred in the area of Airport Road and N. Dade Avenue in the City of Ferguson

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Edwardsville Marching Tigers Dominate 2024 Metro East Classic

1 year 2 months ago
O’FALLON — The Edwardsville Marching Tigers showcased their talent at the Metro East Marching Classic on Saturday night, Sept. 7, 2024, at O’Fallon Township High School, premiering their show, "Origins of E’vil." The performance earned them sweeping victories in multiple categories. The Marching Tigers won the caption awards for Best Music, Best Visual Performance, and Best General Effect. Their outstanding performance led them to secure First Place in Class 4A and the prestigious title of 2024 MEMC Grand Champions. "We are proud to win First Place in Class 4A, and to be named the 2024 MEMC Grand Champions," the group stated. The Metro East Marching Classic is an annual event that brings together high school marching bands from across the region to compete and showcase their musical and visual performances. This year, the Edwardsville Marching Tigers’ triumph at the competition highlighted their dedication and skill in the field of marching band performance.

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