Join us in Spring Church for a larger-than-life presentation of Shakespeare’s most enchanting romance, The Tempest. Directed by St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Producing Artistic Director, Tom Ridgely, this free 90-minute performance transports […]
As part of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, TourCO will take a larger-than-life production of The Tempest on the road. Featuring a traveling cast of six talented performers, the play is set on an […]
BELLEVILLE – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) announced the arrest of Robert E. Hyde Jr., 48, of Belleville, on charges of First Degree Murder, a Class M Felony. On June 12, 2024, PSEG agents were called by the East St. Louis Police Department to investigate a homicide that occurred in the 1300 block of 45th Street. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Kenyatta Brown of East St. Louis, was found deceased in the street, having suffered a gunshot wound. The following day, June 13, 2024, the case was presented to St. Clair County State’s Attorney James Gomric, who subsequently filed the First Degree Murder charge against Hyde. On July 29, 2024, the United States Marshals Service apprehended Hyde in Caseyville. He is currently being held at the St. Clair County Jail. Authorities have not released further information regarding the case.
Saint Louis Public Schools is just three weeks away from this year’s opening, and the school district is facing serious challenges after the suspension of the superintendent, which include transportation issues and a budget deficit.
SOUTH ROXANA – South Roxana prepares for a much-anticipated back-to-school event. From 1 to 5 p.m. on August 10, 2024, the Village of South Roxana and the American Legion will join forces at 417 Sinclair Ave to provide book bags and school supplies to children from South Roxana and Hartford. The event aims to alleviate families' financial burdens during the back-to-school season, ensuring that every child starts the school year with the necessary tools for success. Mayor TJ Callahan shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming event. "This back-to-school event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to unite and support our children. It's about more than just providing supplies; it's about showing our kids that we care about their education and future." American Legion Commander Mike Barton expressed his gratitude for the collaborative effort, stating, "It's truly rewarding to work with the Village of South Roxana to help out our community. When we approached the village about
The St. Louis Cardinals will recall former first-round pick Michael McGreevy on Wednesday to make a spot start against the Texas Rangers, a matchup that will also mark his MLB debut.
TROY – The Goshen Theatre Project is set to captivate audiences with its upcoming production of Disney’s "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." This adaptation, based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, will be performed outdoors at Silver Creek Elementary School from August 2 to August 4, each evening at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Terry Pattison, the musical features the renowned music of Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. "We are incredibly excited to bring this powerful story to the stage," Pattison said. "Our cast and crew have poured their hearts and souls into this show, and we can’t wait to share it with our community." The production delves into the lives of several characters, including a devoted Archdeacon, a cavalier officer, an esoteric gypsy dancer, and the compassionate bell ringer, Quasimodo. The musical adaptation promises to explore themes of compassion, tolerance, and the triumph of the human spirit, offering a moving experience for audiences of al
Schnuck Markets, the St. Louis-based grocery chain, has rolled out new electronic shelf-label software that's meant to improve order accuracy for Instacart shoppers.
St. Louis County taxpayers partially fund Bi-State Development, also known as Metro. But only city money will be used for a planned expansion there, officials said.
One of the central ideas of Walled Culture the book (free digital versions available) is that there is a fundamental difference between analog and digital, and that copyright fails to recognize that. Instead, it seeks to impose what is an inherently analog approach based on scarcity to the online world where abundance is the norm. The […]
Janes and Pang Atelier offers weekly open figure sessions to people with all levels of experience. There will be a live model on every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 8pm, […]
Missouri residents will get another tax cut in 2025. Gov. Mike Parson's administration said Tuesday that the top income tax rate will be reduced from 4.8% to 4.7% on Jan. 1.
JERSEYVILLE – Cameron Judkins is poised to make significant strides for the Jersey Community High School boys track and field team. A standout member of the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 relays, Judkins has been named a Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month for Jersey. "He will be the number one sprinter for Jersey coming into the 2025 season," Head Coach Harold Landon said. "He will replace Casey Borkowski, who graduated, next season. He will be able to run the 100, 200, and 400." Judkins has already demonstrated his potential, securing second place in both the 100 and 200 meters at the Mississippi Valley Conference Freshman-Sophomore Meet. His best time in the 200 meters this season was 24.04 seconds. Again, congrats to Judkins on his Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month honor for Jersey.
WOOD RIVER - Three individuals from Detroit, Mich. face retail theft charges in Madison County after allegedly stealing items from the Wood River Walmart. Isaiah A. Burnley, 43, Kennedy Miller, 42, and Tramell Miller, 18, all of Detroit, Mich., were charged with one count each of retail theft over $300, each Class 3 felonies. According to Madison County court documents, on July 2, 2024, the three allegedly stole two air conditioner units and a generator with a combined value over $300 from the Walmart located at 610 Wesley Drive in Wood River. The Wood River Police Department presented the cases against all three individuals, who have since been granted pretrial release. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This week Forum drone pilot Louis Kelly of Drone Eagle, LLC captured steel erection on the 79,000-square-foot Transportation Center at St. Louis Community College’s Forest Park Campus. The finished complex will consolidate STLCC’s automotive, diesel, and truck driving programs under one roof, fostering an environment of shared knowledge and expanding student capacity. A 36,000 square-foot […]
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