When Melissa Viloria was growing up in northeast Missouri, few people in power that looked like her. Viloria was born in Hawaii to a mother from Missouri and a father who immigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines. Her parents moved to Missouri in 1978. They found themselves among the few vocal Democrats of the […]
GODFREY - Calling all Swifties! You’re invited to enter for a chance to win four tickets to “Taylor Made: A Tribute to Taylor Swift.” Scheduled for Sept. 13, 2024, at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Hatheway Hall, the tribute concert will feature songs from across Swift’s 11 albums. Taylor Made, a six-piece tribute band from Edwardsville, Highland and Alton, will provide a high-energy performance of Swift’s greatest hits. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Alton Youth Symphony and Alton Symphony Orchestras. “This tribute concert is not just about celebrating music — it’s also about supporting the arts in our community,” the Alton Youth Symphony and Alton Symphony Orchestras said in a press release. “Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Alton Youth Symphony and Alton Symphony Orchestras, ensuring these vital organizations can continue to provide exceptional musical experiences and educational
The solo career of Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale is being celebrated with a new box set coming this fall.Into The Light: The Solo Albums will feature Coverdale’s three solo releases…
On This Day, Aug. 16, 1974 ... Punk rock band the Ramones launched their career with their first-ever live performance at CBGB in New York. They went on to become fixtures at…
August 16th is a date marked by a rich tapestry of historical events, spanning centuries and continents. The Death of Elvis Presley (1977) It’s hard to imagine the world of music without the influence of Elvis Presley, often referred to as the 'King of Rock and Roll.' On August 16, 1977, the world was left in shock when Elvis was found dead at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. His passing marked the end of an era but also cemented his legacy as an enduring icon. Fans around the world continue to celebrate his life and music, making his death one of the most significant and impactful events on this date. Madonna's Birth (1958) Switching to a more upbeat note, August 16, 1958, saw the birth of Madonna, one of the most influential and best-selling musical artists of all time. Known as the 'Queen of Pop,' Madonna has continually reinvented herself and her music, significantly shaping the landscape of modern pop culture. Her contributions to music, fashion, and
An armed woman wanted for a shooting Friday morning at a White Castle in Bellefontaine Neighbors died after she turned a gun on herself following a police stop in St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
ALTON - The tenth edition of the Alton Food Truck Festival presented by Sauce Magazine will return to the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. This year’s festival will feature new and returning favorites offering a wide variety of enticing food options as well as musical entertainment by the upbeat Rock Mafia. Food trucks scheduled thus far to participate in the 2024 Alton Food Truck Festival are: Beast Craft BBQ Cajun Seduction Doughboy’s Wood Fired Pizza Duchess Royal Fire & Ice G Burrito Go Gyro Go Grace Chicken & Fish Jive Turkey The Moobile Mr. Noodle Pig On A Wing Scoops of Joy The Sweet Side Takozz Treaux’s Cajun BBQ Tuk Tuk Thai “This year’s Alton Food Truck Festival is shaping up to be the best one yet,” said Dan Herkert, Amphitheater Commission Chair. “This is one of the most popular events each season at the Alton Amphitheater, and we expect another great crowd this year.”
ALTON - As of Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, Gordon Moore Park is officially reopened. Following the sinkhole that occurred in the park on June 26, 2024, the park was closed so that mining company New Frontier Materials and the Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) could conduct an investigation. The park has since been deemed safe, and it has completely reopened except for Ballfield #1 and the soccer field where the sinkhole occurred. Alton Mayor David Goins unlocked the gates at 7 a.m. on Friday morning. “This has been such a long time coming,” Goins said. “It’s just a sense of relief knowing that the park is open and that people can come back and start enjoying the park." New Frontier Materials has been drilling near the sinkhole and bolting the mine ceiling to verify the thickness of the rock. New Frontier Materials, MSHA and the City’s civil and geotechnical engineers agree that there are sufficient rock ceilings in place to reopen the park
Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III said improvements aimed at expanding the lifespan of the stadium would require a "big infusion of capital" in the next few years.
State regulators issued two cannabis recall notices last week involving 135,000 marijuana products – more than double Missouri’s first massive cannabis product recall exactly one year ago.
“I’ve never seen recalls of this magnitude in any other state,” said Nick Rinella, CEO of Hippos Cannabis. “This is kind of unprecedented.”
Since the announcement, Rinella and facility owners around the state have scrambled to quarantine thousands of vapes, edibles and pre-rolled joints in their…
In June, amid a bitterly contested Republican gubernatorial primary race, a short video began circulating on social media showing Utah Gov. Spencer Cox purportedly admitting to fraudulent collection of ballot signatures. The governor, however, never said any such thing and courts have upheld his election victory. The false video was part of a growing wave of election-related content […]
Last June scientists warned that low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites constantly burning up in orbit could release chemicals that could undermine the progress we’ve made repairing the ozone layer. Researchers at USC noted that at peak, 1,005 U.S. tons of aluminum will fall to Earth, releasing 397 U.S. tons of aluminum oxides per year to the atmosphere, […]
The Clayton-based managed health care provider has added a seat to its board and filled it with the former CEO of Advance Auto Parts and Frito-Lay North America.
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