ALTON - Kim Hunt had people who advocated for her, and it’s her goal in life to repay the favor. Hunt, one of the YWCA’s ten 2025 Women of Distinction, will be honored at the Y’s annual gala for her commitment to the community. She serves as the founder of the nonprofit Saving Black Minds, and she aims to support kids and families through back-to-school and women’s empowerment initiatives. “Growing up, I had an absolutely amazing village. Part of my goal in life is to provide that village to children who might not have had that same opportunity,” she shared. “I am a supporter. That’s really my call in life, to support people. How that pans out depends on the scenario and depends on what’s needed.” Hunt started Saving Black Minds in 2015, and the organization is “not about the color of the skin, but about the condition of the mind.” They work in the Greater St. Louis area to provide opportunities for local
The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday as the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence; he was recognized for his “deep commitment to supporting the…
ALTON – An Alton man with multiple prior convictions past faces five new felony charges after a traffic stop yielded drugs and a stolen firearm. Nathan A. Johnson, 40, of Alton, was charged with the following: Possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender (Class X felony) Armed violence (Class X felony) Unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) Felon in possession of a weapon (Class 2 felony) Unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony) On Feb. 21, 2025, Johnson allegedly possessed of a stolen Taurus G3C 9mm handgun and one to 15 grams of methamphetamine after being convicted of multiple prior felonies. Among his prior convictions are three cases of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm from 2005, 2010, and 2016, each filed in Madison County. A petition was filed to deny Johnson’s pretrial release, stating the illegal items were found after officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle
Graybar has established a scholarship to help raise the visibility of opportunities in the construction trades and to remove barriers for students who have financial need. The Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship will be awarded to students who will enroll full time as undergraduate students in an accredited nonprofit two-year college or technical school program in […]
On March 5, District 5 officers responded to a robbery that happened in the 4200 block of Cook, at approximately 11 p.m. A 26-year-old woman gave inconsistent statements. She told officers she was picked up by a man. The man then pulled over and demanded her belongings. The 26-year-old woman ran away from the car […]
WOOD RIVER — The City of Wood River is set to hold a Special Council meeting at 5 p.m. on March 6, 2025, in Council Chambers at City Hall. The primary agenda item will be a discussion and vote on an ordinance aimed at aligning local regulations with Illinois State Statute regarding the calling of special meetings. According to Mayor Tom Stalcup, the proposed ordinance would require that any special meeting be called either by the mayor or by three members of the city council. "As we move forward, we will continue to bring any outdated ordinances into compliance with Illinois State Statute," Stalcup said. He said the meeting reflects the city's ongoing efforts to ensure that its ordinances are up-to-date and to keep community members informed of progress and changes at various governmental levels. The meeting is live on Riverbender.com at 5 p.m. Thursday. Click here.
A federal pharmaceutical testing facility in St. Louis will remain open, despite appearing on DOGE’s list of scheduled office closures, according to a person familiar with the matter.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Did you know there is a destination in St. Louis where you can stroll through the rolling terrain of one of the top arboretums in the world, and that it is not the Missouri Botanical Garden? For bicycle riders or runners, 14 miles of paved roads and walking paths await, too. […]
UMSL, with its campus in north St. Louis County, said this week its men's and women's track and field teams will stop operations at the end of the spring 2025 semester.
From Hoodline: The Community Development Administration (CDA) of St. Louis has officially opened a public comment period for the draft 2025 Neighborhood Transformation Grants Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs), which aims to give community initiatives the push they need with a new injection of funding targeted at fostering development in Qualified Census Tracts and Economic […]
Raymond James wanted to offer its tax credit investment clients with an additional product, which is why TReK closed last week on an arrangement to become employees of the financial giant based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their office remains in Clayton.
The Doors are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the band by sharing some of their favorite Doors-related locations with fans.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band has teamed with Apple…
Here’s a puzzle: When does a Supreme Court justice believe courts can review executive branch decisions? The answer, at least for Justice Alito, appears to be “whenever a Democrat is president, but only then.” There is plenty of commentary making the rounds regarding yesterday’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision confirming that of course a judge can […]
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