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The law would allow up to six chickens to be pastured in backyards.

ALTON - Riverbend Head Start & Family Services (RHSFS) is pleased to host its second annual Donor Appreciation and Back-to-School celebration this Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vera Lee Meeting & Event Venue in Alton. In addition to the RHSFS Board of Directors, Alton Mayor David Goins has confirmed his attendance, along with Granite City Police Chief Nick Novacich, and State Representative Amy Elik. “The commitment of our individual donors and our corporate sponsors is helping to transform the lives of families and children here in Madison County,” said President/CEO Gene Howell. “Together we can build and strengthen community when we prioritize quality early childhood education and resources for all children, regardless of their current situation or circumstances at birth.” At Riverbend Head Start and Family Services, our efforts to help families overcome generational poverty are successful because of the support of our caring and committed

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Webster Groves anticipates an $800,000 drop in state funding this year due to falling enrollment.

The Flyover Comedy Festival will return to St. Louis from November 14-16, featuring over 150 comedians across 10 different stages, headlined by Patton Oswald and Tig Notaro, and featuring the Sklar Brothers, Jackie Fabulous, Ben Bailey, and more.

GILLESPIE - Gillespie Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at 900 Broadway, inside Gillespie Methodist Church Gym. All donors will receive an ImpactLife Reward Voucher for their choice of either an EGift Card $20 Whole Blood/$25 Double Reds-Target, Amazon, Walmart, Olive Garden, Subway etc., use Bonus Points in our online Rewards Store or direct a donation to Make A Wish Illinois. What: Gillespie Community Blood Drive When: Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, 1-6 p.m. Where: Gillespie Methodist Church Gym, 900 Broadway, Gillespie, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact Brenda Lowe at (217) 710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60020 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. You may also call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. 2801 South 10th Street | Springfield, Illinois | (217) 753-1530 Donor Eligibility Criteria:

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The Missouri Department of Conservation is warning retailers and aquarium owners of the potential for zebra mussels in moss balls, which can have devastating effects on water ecosystems and should be reported to local MDC Regional Offices.

Will was placed on administrative leave in July as part of an "ongoing independent investigation."

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Cultural Committee met last week to discuss critical issues, including the Ten Shared Principles designed by the NAACP and the Illinois Chiefs, the hiring of qualified community members, police use of force, training, and the future of professional law enforcement in society. The meeting, attended by key Fairview Heights community and law enforcement figures, provided a platform for open dialogue and collaboration. Among the attendees were Lt. James Mason, Capt. C.J. Beyerdorfer, Reverend Ran Foggs, Pastor William Fowler, Commissioner Leroy Elleby, Paula Nixon, Mayor Mark Kupsky, Brian Gibson, and Chief Steve Johnson. Discussions centered on the Ten Shared Principles, a set of guidelines aimed at fostering trust and mutual respect between law enforcement and the community. These principles emphasize the importance of transparency, accountability, and the equitable treatment of all citizens. Chief Johnson highlighted the significance o

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Louzell Davis Jr., 34, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed criminal action for shooting Jacob Ashford at point-blank range in the 5300 block of Northland Avenue on Dec. 3, 2022.

The woman won the top prize of the $5 "Double-Sided-Dollars" scratch-off ticket.

ROXANA - Roxana High running back Andruw Ellis enters the 2024 football campaign as one of the area’s top picks for success. Ellis has a blazing 4.6 40-yard dash speed and recently signed with Northern Illinois University to play football in 2025. Ellis is the latest Roxana player to sign with a Division I school. The last Division I football recruit was Rusty Wheat in 2024. He attended Missouri State University. Ellis was one of the leaders for the Shells’ football squad last year and one of three backs who gained 1,000-plus yards and is expected to repeat that kind of performance in 2024. Ellis is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Shells. “Andruw is a big-time player,” Roxana Head Football Coach Wade DeVries said. “He visited Northern Illinois at the end of July and worked out and got a Division I scholarship offer.” “I am really excited for him,” the coach added. “The recruiting process is fun

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(KTVI) Forty percent of high school students say they experience feelings of sadness and hopelessness. That’s a slight drop – 2% - from 2021 to 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC surveys teens and mental health every two years– with their latest study shining a light on how teens fared during [...]

BELLEVILLE — The Burger King restaurant at Green Mount Commons in Belleville has permanently closed its doors, according to the company's website. The restaurant, located at 2508 Green Mount Commons Drive, appears to have been emptied, with the menu boards in the drive-thru removed and a large dumpster present in the parking lot. The closure marks the end of the fast-food chain's presence at this location. Burger King's corporate office has yet to release a statement regarding the closure, and it remains unclear what led to the decision to shut down this particular outlet. The closure is part of a broader trend in the fast-food industry, where changing consumer preferences and economic pressures have led to the shuttering of several locations nationwide. As of now, no information has been provided about potential plans for the vacant property or if another business will take its place.

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(KTVI) A Gold Star father from St. Charles County is taking his cause to the road Saturday, September 7.And he’s doing it in a big way. Mark Schmitz has organized an 80-mile ride from Festus to St. Charles, in honor of fallen his son, U.S. Marine LCL Jared Schmitz. The Angels of Abbey Gate Ride is [...]

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said a proposal to modernize the city charter was illegal and needed a rewrite.

The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the victim as Conner R. Lipp, 23, of Winfield, Missouri.

The man pointed the revolver at himself and pulled the trigger, but the woman is the one who was hit, police said.

St. Louis is one of the top U.S. cities to face a possible surge of pests this fall due to the dry and warm conditions, with flies and cockroaches likely to be attracted indoors in search of food and water.

The man was found less than a day after he was reported missing.