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Madison County Pursuit Leads To Arrest At Hamel Truck Stop

2 months ago
GODFREY/HAMEL - Madison County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after a pursuit that crossed multiple jurisdictions and ended at the Love’s Truck Stop in Hamel, Illinois, where authorities said the suspect fled on foot, attempted to hijack an occupied vehicle, and was taken into custody. Madison County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Marcos Pulido said deputies first responded at about 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to Walmart in Godfrey after asset protectio

Protesters at the US Capitol rally for voting rights after Supreme Court ruling

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — About 100 rallygoers gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to hear from activists and members of Congress protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down federal protections for the voting power of minorities. The justices diluted a major part of the Voting Rights Act in their 6-3 decision on April 29 that declared […]
Ashley Murray

Memorial Day little earlier this tear May 25. Honor those who Lost their Lives to protect America

2 months ago

  Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American Armed Forces. The holiday, originally known as Decoration Day, started after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate dead and has continued each year since 1868. Join the Florissant community for a patriotic tribute and […]

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Tennessee Book Ban Update: State Jumps The Shark By Banning ‘Roots’

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When I was in high school, part of the mandatory social studies curriculum included watching the miniseries Roots in class over the course of several days. I remember it fondly, though I did get myself into a bit of trouble in the process. Apparently shouting things like “Hey, where is Geordi La Forge’s visor?” and […]
Timothy Geigner

Daily Deal: Curiosity Stream Standard Plan

2 months ago
Curiosity Stream offers unlimited access to thousands of films, series, and shows to satisfy your thirst for knowledge. Whether you’re a science enthusiast, history buff, or technology geek, Curiosity Stream has something for everyone. Unleash the power of on-demand streaming that allows you to choose what you want to watch, when you want to watch […]
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Annual Summertime Past event throughout the Metro area

2 months ago

Florissant Historic Locations part of “A Summertime Past” event June 13 – Celebrate the sights, stories, and traditions of summers gone by during A Summertime Past on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As communities across the nation commemorate America 250, this special event offers visitors the chance to explore the […]

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Remembers Hometown Roots: Boston Celtics Star Encourages Wright Elementary in East St. Louis

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Even as a champion in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum has not forgotten his hometown roots. NBA player Jayson Tatum visited Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189 recently, where he met with student-athletes, spent time with the Wright Elementary basketball team and Coach Khalil Rainey, and congratulated the team on its season. The Celtics secured their most recent NBA title in the 2023-2024 basketball season and have

Carrollton Student Named To University of Saint Mary Spring 2026 Dean's List

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LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The following USM students ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME Carrollton, IL Maddy Flowers The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of Saint Mary main campus is located