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ALTON - Kennedy Smith and his nonprofit Unity in the Community will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner and several other events as the holiday season approaches. “I rode in on the bus, and just coming through the town of Alton, there are so many people homeless, hungry, and I feel that the community shouldn’t be like that,” Smith said. “It never stops for Unity in the Community. It’s that time of the year that Unity in the Community and a couple of other organizations that I’m partnered with this year, we’re giving back to the community.” From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, community members are invited to gather at Millennium Temple Church of God in Christ , located at 801 Blair Avenue in Alton, for a community Thanksgiving. Smith will be wearing the apron, and he thanks his wife, Tiffany L. Thomas-Smith, and his brother and community partners for supporting the dinner. He named Alderwoman Rosetta Brown, Mayor David

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Some scholars say a little-known, Civil War-era provision in the U.S. Constitution should prohibit former President Donald Trump from appearing on state ballots in next year’s presidential election. But it seems increasingly unlikely that he will be disqualified. Courts in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey and elsewhere are considering whether Trump engaged in insurrection on Jan. […]

The post Courts, state officials hesitate to keep Trump off 2024 ballots appeared first on Missouri Independent.

The ramp from westbound I-270 to Dunn at Old Halls Ferry will be shut down from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, MoDOT announced.

ST. LOUIS -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify suspects wanted in connection with a Cherokee business burglary. They are accused of stealing $20,000 worth of property from Kuts by Kurtis. The items include barber's clippers, clipper blades, and bottles of cologne. The burglary happened in the 2900 block of Cherokee Street [...]

Jay'Shaun Payton's charges were dismissed this week after a grand jury failed to indict him with a May shooting in north St. Louis.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis received a $3.1 million, five-year grant to increase in-school counseling services at the Riverview Gardens School District in north St. Louis County.

Nikki Sixx is opening up about a scary situation he's been dealing with. The Mötley Crüe rocker revealed in a post on Instagram that two stalkers have been targeting him and his family.  "Like many other…

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Thanksgiving may not be until November 23, but many St. Louisans will be coming together early to celebrate with friends.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department has joined the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober with a “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Thanksgiving enforcement campaign. The campaign begins this Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, and runs to Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Edwardsville Police Lt. Bradn Whittaker said no matter how short or long the drive, remember to buckle up and make sure children are in a safe seat." "By buckling up and making a plan for a sober ride home, you help everyone have a safe and happy holiday," he said. "Don’t be the Turkey this Thanksgiving.” The goal of this high-visibility effort is to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities. Proper seat-belt use is the most effective way to protect vehicle occupants." According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the statewide seat-belt usage rate has room for

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A local teacher is being recognized as one of the best in the US. Briana Morales made a recent appearance on the Drew Barrymore Show with a former student and her foster child.

This is a pair of (almost) twin horses snarfing away at their lunch shortly after the solar eclipse. It doesn't appear to have bothered them much.

The Riverfront Times is looking for college students to join us as writing and photo interns for the spring semester. This isn't a busywork internship.

St. Louis grocer Fields Foods is being sued by the landlord of its Pagedale location, which it abruptly closed in July only a few months after its opening.

No other city in Missouri got rid of rules to keep marijuana dispensaries away from schools and daycares. Why did St. Louis? And is time to reconsider?

BETHALTO - Sophomore Taylor Brooks was a constant spark to this year’s Civic Memorial girls' cross country team. The senior kept the girls' team “peppy and was the glue to that team,” her head girls' cross country coach Jacob Peal said recently. Taylor is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month for the Eagles. Taylor finished the season with a time of 23:19.5 in the IHSA Class 2A girls regional at Highland. She recorded a time of 22:09.9 for 5,000 meters and fourth place in her category in the East Alton-Wood River Invite. Taylor placed 11th in the Madison County Invite with a time of 22:57.1. She also had a good run in the Granite City Invite where she posted a time of 23:40.1 for 31st place. Coach Peal said Taylor is "a hard worker and has a fantastic attitude." “I am very proud of her and she has a great future ahead,” Coach Peal said. Again, congratulations to Taylor Brooks for her recognition as a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance

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I’ve noted my skepticism regarding the antitrust attacks on the current Google antitrust trial regarding how it pays to have its search placed as the default on Safari and other browsers/phones. Again, that does not mean I’m skeptical of all antitrust suits against Google, as some of the others (around advertising) appear to have significantly […]

From KSDK:  Cities can plan for development, like where to allow a Starbucks and where new buildings can go … but they can’t tell a creek which way to wind. For leaders of Wildwood in west St. Louis County, that’s the problem. A wayward watershed is taking over and it could cost taxpayers thousands. “It’s […]