WASHINGTON, DC -- St. Louis rapper Nelly took the stage at President Donald Trump’s Liberty Ball, sparking criticism from fans and fellow entertainers. Responding to the backlash, Nelly explained that his performance wasn’t about politics or influencing opinions. Instead, he viewed the invitation as an honor and a way to celebrate what he calls “the [...]
The TikTok ban and Donald Trump's rise to power show how fragile our social media accounts are. We must normalize and invest in decentralized social media.
Disclosure: I’m on the board of Bluesky, so feel free to take as many grains of salt as you want in reading it, even though part of this is cheering on a new entrant looking to build an alternative to Bluesky. There’s been some debate over the last year or so regarding Bluesky and how […]
BETHALTO —1st MidAmerica Credit Union will award five $1,000 scholarships to area high school seniors in May. Applications are available online at www.1stMidAmerica.org . Applications are due Monday, March 31, 2025. Introduced in 2005, 77 area youth have benefited from the 1st MidAmerica Credit Union scholarships. Scholarships may be applied to tuition, fees or other educational expenses. 1st MidAmerica Credit Union has a mission of exceeding member expectations. Additional information can be found at www.1stMidAmerica.org
ST. LOUIS -- Authorities have identified Alexander Whalen, 29, as a driver killed in a wrong-way collision on Interstate 64 last week when a pickup truck traveling in the wrong direction struck his vehicle head-on. The crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. on January 17 near Jefferson Avenue, when a Dodge Ram traveling eastbound in the [...]
ST. LOUIS, MO – Just Enduring , a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families who have experienced child loss, is hosting its second annual Bingo for Bereaved Parents Fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The event will take place at St. Cletus School at 2721 Zumbehl Road, with doors opening at 6 pm and music bingo starting at 7 pm. Music bingo offers a fresh take on traditional bingo by using popular songs instead of numbers. Participants listen for song titles or artists listed on their bingo cards, marking them as they play. The first person to complete five in a row and shout "Bingo!" wins a prize. This fundraiser will also host a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $30 per individual or $240 for a table of eight, and refreshments are included. Sponsorship packages are available, each with their own benefits. These include: Diamond Sponsor $5,000 Platinum Sponsor $2,500 Gold Sponsor $1,000 Round Rock Star Sponsor $500 Proceeds from
Garth Hudson, the keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist who was the last surviving member of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Band, has died. He was 87.The Band's official Instagram confirmed Hudson's…