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Gaza is getting worse: Famine is looming in Gaza, the United Nations warns. The World Food Program estimates that 93 percent of the population faces crisis levels of hunger. Disease is spreading rapidly. The World Health Organization predicts that the death toll from sickness and starvation in coming months could eclipse the number of people ...continue reading "Can the US bring in aid to Gaza directly?"

ALTON - During their regular meeting on Jan. 16, 2024, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education recognized the Optimist Students of the Month for December and January. Alton Middle School (AMS) students Dean Kirkland and Malak Seddati were named the December and January Middle School Optimist Students of the Month, respectively. AMS Principal Dr. Cindy Inman introduced both students and shared a few remarks from their teachers. Dean Kirkland is a seventh grade student at AMS. He plays football and participates in honors and jazz band in addition to the regular AMS band program as a trumpet player. Throughout the fall semester, he received straight As and quickly made a name for himself as a helpful, kind student. “He has shown to his teachers and peers what it means to be a team player both in the classroom and on the field,” Inman said. “Alton Middle School is grateful to have Dean as an example of excellence in our learning community.”

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The deal announced by Bally Sports Midwest's parent company calls for broadcasting games on Amazon Prime, though, at the moment, that doesn't apply to all teams. Here's what has to happen for the Cardinals to have a direct-to-consumer TV option.

Ross Valory, bassist and original member of Journey, is set to release his debut solo album, All of the Above, in April, and he’s giving fans their first taste of the record.…

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Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

That's not me saying it, it's Donald Trump saying it. Based on a discovery request filed Tuesday night, this is apparently going to be his defense in the classified documents case: The court papers, filed in Federal District Court in Fort Pierce, Fla., gave the clearest picture yet of the scorched earth legal strategy that ...continue reading "Everybody hates Donald Trump"

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School announced yesterday that Thomas Leslie has been appointed by the Jersey 100 Board of Education as the school’s new principal, effective July 1, 2024. Leslie enters the role after years of rising through the school system ranks from Dean of Students to Assistant Principal and eventually Principal at Jersey Community Middle School. Leslie succeeds former JCHS Principal Dr. Jason Brunaugh, who will now serve as Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Human Resources. Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 announced the appointment on their Facebook page, sharing more about Leslie and his background in education within District 100: “Mr. Leslie's notable professional journey within the Jersey School District began in 2019 when he served as the Dean of Students at Jersey Community Middle School,” they said. “After completing his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and obtaining a Principal's Endorsemen

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If you buy products on Amazon, you’re well aware of the Amazon brand spammers. These tend to be drop shippers or small (often Chinese) operations trying to sell knockoffs of whatever products might sell. But the products need brand names. In early 2020, the NY Times did an article about the phenomenon, “All Your Favorite […]

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Circus Harmony’s Annual Show in 2024 Will be “Noturne” at City Museum Circus Harmony’s 2024 annual show, “Nocturne” is a dreamlike show about overcoming your fears and finding your strengths! The show features Circus Harmony’s fantastic flying children and will be presented in their home ring at City Museum for six shows only the last […]

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What a difference a few years can make. In April 2020, the federal government awarded a Paycheck Protection Program loan worth $1,970,487 to the partnership group that ran Northview Village Nursing Home in St. Louis.

How did Christmas turn out for our nation's retailers? Sort of meh: December retail sales were down a fraction of a percent from 2022 but still well above their pre-pandemic trend.

GODFREY - For residents and staff at Asbury Village, the senior living community is all about connection. Located at 5201 Asbury Lane in Godfrey, the Village offers a variety of healthcare services and enrichment opportunities for residents. Anita Martinez, director of Asbury Village, noted that they work in conjunction with local groups like Absolute Health Care Services, Alton Physical Therapy and the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council to provide services for their community members. She said the “Villagers” of Asbury Village make it a great place to live. “In a really beautiful way, if someone needs a helping hand, the residents are there. And if they need something special, our employees are there. And even we have families that look out for one another as well,” she said. “So that’s the beauty of the Village. We’re Villagers.” The Village has a strong community, with frequent activities and events for residents t

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When Green Day first announced the details of their 2024 tour, they said the outing will celebrate the 30th and 20th anniversaries of their albums Dookie and American Idiot, respectively.…

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Full Casting for the NORTH AMERICAN TOUR of FUNNY GIRL at the Fabulous Fox    The producers of FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, have announced full casting for the North American Tour coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited two-week engagement from January 23 to February 4. Tickets […]

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From Portland to San Antonio, cities have begun to mandate that old buildings be taken apart instead of demolished. How do these ordinances work?