Slash has announced a new live album, Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival.As its title suggests, the set was recorded during the Guns N' Roses shredder's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival tour, which supported his…
WASHINGTON — Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez testified before a U.S. Senate committee Wednesday that she was fired after just 29 days because she refused to pre-approve vaccine recommendations or fire career officials for no reason. Monarez, who was nominated by President Donald Trump earlier this year and confirmed by […]
61 years ago, Percy Green was arrested for climbing up the Gateway Arch while it was still under construction to protest job discrimination.
Last month, during Paint Louis, the city’s annual hip hop and street art festival, Green was once again honored, this time with a mural.
ALTON - Community members can support the Episcopal Parish of Alton’s pet food pantry through their Dawgs 4 Paws event. From 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, the Episcopal Parish of Alton will host the event in their garden at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 10 East Third Street in Alton. Pets can receive vaccines and blessings while their owners enjoy a silent auction, hotdogs, live music and more fun. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for the parish’s pet food pantry, which serves over 100 animals every month. “Our faith tells us to live our faith, to live out the mission of Christ, and to care and help people,” explained Father Garron Daniels. “There are plenty of food pantries out there and other types of pantries, but we’ve really come to realize that there are no real supports present for people who have pets.” The Episcopal Parish started their pet food pantry in 2022. From 12:30–1:30 p.m. on the first
GODFREY – As the leaves begin to turn and a crisp breeze fills the air, we invite you to embrace the beauty of the season at Forest Fest, set to take place on Saturday, October 4, in the heart of The Nature Institute. This new community event celebrates the splendor of fall with activities, food, and entertainment for all ages. This event will replace Enchanted Forest in hopes of encouraging more families to attend at a better time of day. Event Highlights Education Booths: Learn from our education partners about fish, pollinators, plants, birds, the sun, and so much more at Forest Fest. Sweet Treats: Savor the yummy confections from an ice cream truck and build your own s'more at our campfire. Children's Activities: Keep the little ones entertained with a range of fun activities, including face painting, carnival games, and scavenger hunts. Nature Walks and Trolley Tours: Join guided walks through the scenic forest trails or jump on one of our free trolley
David Byrne, and Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham are set to appear on the deluxe edition of Miley Cyrus’ latest album, Something Beautiful, which is dropping Friday.The deluxe edition…
Even by Donald Trump’s standards for frivolous defamation lawsuits, this one is impressively stupid. On Monday, the president filed yet another lawsuit against the NY Times—this time seeking $15 billion over a book that claims he’s not quite as successful a businessman as he pretends to be. The timing is almost comically bad. Trump is […]
Nate Hayward, a former top lieutenant at St. Louis County’s jail, said his top priorities are learning from the staff and reviewing the use-of-force policy.
Amid the pandemic, owner Katie Lee created a line of frozen pizzas based on her popular restaurant pizza offerings to avoid closing restaurants and laying off staff.
David Gilmour has released another performance from his concert film Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome, which is in theaters and IMAX now.The latest is a performance of the Luck and Strange track “Between Two…
GRANITE CITY - Students in Mrs. Parker’s Career Exploration class at Granite City High School had an opportunity to explore the nursing profession during a visit from Alisa Richter of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing on . The presentation provided an overview of nursing roles, responsibilities, and career pathways, along with details about SIUE’s nursing program and admissions process. Richter engaged students with an interactive demonstration featuring a baby simulator that allowed participants to hold a lifelike infant, listen to its heartbeat, and hear realistic cries. This hands-on experience aimed to illustrate aspects of nursing care in a practical setting. The visit offered students a comprehensive look at the nursing field and the educational steps required to enter the profession. Photos of the event were taken by Brayden Cook. Photo by Brayden Cook