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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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On This Day, Sept. 12, 1975 ...Pink Floyd released their ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here.The album featured the nine-part “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” which was a tribute to founding…

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Dallas-based artist Tamara Johnson is known for her witty, hypernaturalistic sculptures depicting ubiquitous household objects, from colanders, hair clips and garden hoses to an array of buffet treats, brought together […]

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From Leader Publications:  Modern Communications, an audio and visual technology installation services company, plans to expand to Jefferson County. The company, also called Modcomm, wants to build a warehouse and office space on a 1.64-acre property at 1700 Gravois Road near Hwy. 30 in High Ridge. Chief Executive Officer Joshua Vautrain spoke at the Aug. […]

Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, is a finalist for a 2024 Construction Keystone Award for concrete work on the First Bank new headquarters project in Creve Coeur, Missouri. The new HQ drives modernization and offers transformative spaces for employees and visitors. Tarlton Corp. is a finalist for a 2024 […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  The steep natural terrain is no longer the only thing developers behind the proposed 239-home “Villages at Busch Wildlife” subdivision must now overcome. The O’Fallon Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday rejected the 161-acre project, sending the matter to the City Council. A simple majority of council members would now have […]

From Construction Next:  Even the best workers make mistakes, so construction business owners and managers need to understand that At the 2024 International Roofing Expo, Cheryl Ambrose, vice president for enterprise risk management for the National Roofing Contractors Association, shared with attendees five standard principles of “human performance” that she said companies can apply to […]

ELSAH/GRAFTON - Four firefighters with the QEM Fire Protection District climbed 2,200 stairs to remember the firefighters who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. On Sept. 11, 2024, the firefighters climbed up and down the burn tower at the QEM Fire Protection District at 14905 Elsah Road in Grafton. They climbed a total of 110 stories, or 2,200 stairs, in honor of the 343 firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks and the many others who responded to the call. “The whole event started with my guys wanting to do something to honor the fallen and all the lives we lost that day,” said Aaron Darr, fire chief. “They just honor them that way, by doing the climb that they had to do.” Victoria Westfall, Steven Looney, Ray Clothier and Cameron Mank participated in the climb. The firefighters' friends and families watched as they climbed up and down the tower 37 times. Darr said he “couldn’t be prouder” of his team. “A lo

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September 12th has been a significant date in history, marking numerous impactful events across various fields globally. 1962: JFK's Bold Vision for Space On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave his iconic speech at Rice University, setting the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end of the decade. This speech was instrumental in galvanizing public support for the Apollo program, which ultimately led to the historic moon landing in 1969. Kennedy's vision not only ignited the space race but also inspired generations to reach for the stars. 1940: Discovery of the Lascaux Cave Paintings In a serendipitous event on September 12, 1940, four teenagers and their dog stumbled upon the Lascaux Caves in France, unveiling one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The cave walls were adorned with prehistoric paintings dating back approximately 17,000 years, offering invaluable insights

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A judge has denied a motion to vacate the murder conviction and scheduled execution of Marcellus Williams.

The Saint Louis Science Center will welcome SUE: The T. rex Experience from June into September. SUE is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever discovered, and this special […]

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Billy Joel is returning to the scene of the concert.On Dec. 31, 2023, Billy rang in the new year at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, the location of…

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Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored […]

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