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A Tennessee-based paper company with facilities across the country has announced it will be closing its St. Louis facility and laying off over 70 employees.

The Karpeles Manuscript Library has locations around the country but has only experienced fires in St. Louis. "It's just so bizarre," a museum official said.

ALTON - Alton’s annual Black History Month exhibit is once again open at City Hall. Curated by Sheila Goins and historian Charlotte Johnson, the exhibit features many people and events that are relevant to Alton’s history. Goins noted the importance of commemorating Black History Month and remembering the residents who have advocated for Alton’s Black community. “It is so important for the Alton community — and it doesn't matter what your background is — to come out and just expose yourself to the information that you may not know,” Goins said. “You’ll see some familiar faces here and just be so proud to be a part of Alton, Illinois.” This year’s exhibit features Dorothy H. Scott , a first lieutenant in the Six Triple Eight Battalion during World War II. This battalion of Black women successfully sorted a backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail while facing racism and sexism. Scott resided in Alton and taught

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The list includes budget claims like "$3.4 million for Malaysian drug-fueled gay sex app" and "Disbursed $15,000 to 'queer' Muslim writers in India."

KISS wants to help all the couples out there get in the lovin' mood this Valentine’s Day.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just released a new fan-curated playlist to…

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The uncertainty threatened to spark a lengthy legal battle and throw city hall into limbo.

TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce issued a reminder on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, to register for the Executive Exchange. The Chamber hosted two Executive Exchange meetings in January. Based on the responses, both groups had many takeaways, the chamber's president Dawn Mushill said. "Our thanks to Jessica for facilitating the event," she said. "The dates for the next four events in February and March are listed below. Please review the dates/times and get registered/paid as soon as you can. We have limited space in all four events and we know you don’t want to miss out! Also, the registration/payment deadlines are open until 5:00 p.m. and then will be shut down. It is important that we are able to get a count to our venues. If you are not within the C-Suite level of your company, be sure to share this e-mail with them. " UPCOMING EXECUTIVE EXCHANGE EVENTS February 18th Boogies II (downstairs) 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. https://troymaryvillecocil.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/9563

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Standing in front of a podium, Pritzker announced that he was issuing a proclamation to rename Lake Michigan.

GRANITE CITY – Two individuals – one from Belleville and one from Granite City – face felony charges after a traffic stop yielded multiple firearms and drugs from the vehicle they occupied. Ahmad J. Grady, 21, of Belleville, was charged with the following: Armed violence (Class X felony) Unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony) Unlawful manufacture or delivery of cannabis (Class 2 felony) Aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (Class 4 felony). Possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony) Resisting a peace officer (Class A Misdemeanor) On Jan. 27, 2025, Grady and Fernando C. Jones, 22, of Granite City, were occupants of the same vehicle involved in a traffic stop, from which multiple firearms and drugs were seized. Jones was not charged with any form of drug possession, but was charged with armed violence (a Class X felony), unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (a Class 2 felony), and aggravated unlawful possession

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IRON COUNTY, Mo. - One man was left dead and two others were left injured Thursday evening after a fatal head-on collision in Pilot Knob. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred a little before 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening on Missouri Route 21, south of Maple Street. The crash involved a [...]

ST. LOUIS – Musicians Janet Evra and Will Buchanan will be taking the stage for the World Chess Hall of Fame this month for their contemporary music series!

Side Project Brewing’s annual celebration of malty, barrel-aged ales returns to Maplewood from Feb. 11 to 16. The much-anticipated event celebrates the brewery’s mastery of barrel-aged stouts with six days […]

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The work will make the rink useful for year-round activities, such as roller skating and festivals.

When you’re playing with house money, playing one losing hand after another isn’t a sign of tenacity. It’s just a way of signaling you can’t be trusted with the house’s money. That’s why appeal after appeal from government entities don’t tend to indicate that they’re in the right. It just means they don’t care how […]