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Honoring the Life and Service of Charles D. Batson of Granite City

1 year 5 months ago
Charles D. Batson, a proud Army veteran from Granite City, Illinois, served his country honorably from 1962 to 1966, including time spent in Vietnam. Rising to the rank of E5, Batson’s commitment to duty and dedication to his family and friends left a lasting legacy. Fondly remembered as the best son, brother, father, grandfather, and husband anyone could ask for, Batson lived a full life and enjoyed simple pleasures, famously saying, “I had a good life, and I caught a lot of fish.” His family cherishes his memory and his joyful outlook, celebrating the warmth and love he brought to everyone who knew him. Thank you, Charles D. Batson, for your service and the wonderful memories you leave behind.

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Taco Bell revives fan favorites with new 'Decades Menu'

1 year 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Taco Bell is celebrating its extensive history by launching the new Decades Menu, reviving fan-favorite menu items from across five decades. Through the food chain's new Decades Menu, Taco Bell will reintroduce five iconic menu items that have been fan favorites since the restaurant's founding in 1962. Starting Oct. 31, Taco Bell [...]
Nick Gladney

Lies, Damned Lies, And Elon Musk

1 year 5 months ago
What do you do when the misinformation is coming from inside the house? In the recent book Character Limit, about Musk’s takeover of Twitter, there’s an anecdote that is in the introduction. A data scientist who worked at the company (and had survived the early purge), who was horrified at how Musk had fallen for […]
Mike Masnick

‘Firehose’ of election conspiracy theories floods final days of the campaign

1 year 5 months ago
In the final days of the presidential election, lies about noncitizens voting, the vulnerability of mail-in ballots and the security of voting machines are spreading widely over social media. Fanned by former President Donald Trump and notable allies such as tech tycoon Elon Musk, election disinformation is warping voters’ faith in the integrity of the […]
Matt Vasilogambros

Spencer Homes Female Athletes Of Month For Edwardsville: Girls Tennis Team Showcases Talent at IHSA State Tournament

1 year 5 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School once again had an abundance of players qualify for the IHSA 2A State Tournament. Edwardsville state qualifiers were: Singles: Dia Kannan Doubles: Sophie Byron/Katie Woods Doubles: Veda Kommineni/Bina Selimi The girls and teammate Gabi Hill are Spencer Homes Female Athletes of the Month for Edwardsville. First Day At State On Thursday For Edwardsville on Thursday at state, Dia Kannan defeated Karen Zemek of Moline 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the championship bracket singles on Thursday. In the second round of the championship bracket, Kannan fell 6-1, 6-0 to Jessica Kovalcik of Plainfield North. Kannan won in the second round of the consolation bracket 6-3, 6-3 over Lora Boianov of Lake Zurich. In doubles for the Tigers, Sophia Byron and Katie Woods blanked New Lenox’s Jess Dakin and Grace Cremieux 6-0, 6-0. In the second round, Byron-Woods cruised again to a 6-0, 6-1 win over Ariana Patel and Julie Clocker of Huntley. I

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