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ALTON - Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling has had an incredible year over the course of 2023, according to Owner Denise Sparks. The business, which has become a staple across the Metro East over the past 30 years, has most recently expanded into weekly trash pickup services with free Christmas tree pickup coming soon. Sparks with Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling talked more about the business and the incredible year they’ve had on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . “That’s the kind of person I am. If you tell me that I’m not or I can’t do something, I’m going to do it,” Sparks said about the leap of faith she took in expanding into weekly trash pickup. “I started this in April of this year not knowing my left hand from my right hand, just like when I got in business 30 years ago. But you know what? It’s trial and error, you learn, you pay attention. And now, we are in our eighth month just purchased a bran

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Today on TAP: Harvard keeps President Claudine Gay; New York redistricting could flip the House; Biden finally gets publicly tougher with Bibi.

Guitarist Ace Frehley isn’t feeling his former band KISS’ plans for the future now that they’ve retired from touring.  At the end of their final show at New York's Madison Square Garden earlier…

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The acting director of the Missouri Department of Corrections told a panel of lawmakers that the plan now is to have room for 14 mothers, double the size.

Brian Dorsey, a central Missouri man convicted of killing his cousin and her husband in 2006, is scheduled to die on April 9.

ALTON - The Alton Dispensary will offer a discount with each donation to their food drive through Dec. 24, 2023. Cory Davenport, the dispensary’s marketing manager, explained that this is the beginning of the dispensary’s outreach efforts, with much more planned to help the Riverbend community. “We are part of this community. We want to give back to this community. This community does a lot for us. We want to return that,” Davenport said. “This is just the first step in something that’s going to continue to grow. You’re going to see more and bigger things from us for the community. We’re really trying to show that we’re good neighbors.” The dispensary will offer a 10% discount on your entire purchase if you bring in a nonperishable food item. This discount is stackable; for example, if you have a medical card and already receive 30% off your purchase at Alton Dispensary, bringing in a food item will give you an additional

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The Fed has finally acknowledged the obvious: Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged in their final policy decision of 2023 and forecast that they will cut borrowing costs three times in the coming year, a sign that the central bank is shifting toward the next phase in its fight against rapid inflation. They ought ...continue reading "Fed says it will start cutting rates next year"

If a Washington, DC-based filmmaker gets his way, surveillance drones will be hovering over St. Louis’ Gravois Park neighborhood starting next month as a way to fight crime.  Fox 2's Andy Banker reported last night that the filmmaker plans a two-week test run in January during which residents can access a live feed from the drones between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville congratulates its newest Distinguished Research Professor, Jason Stacy, PhD, a professor of history and social science pedagogy in the College of Arts and Sciences. The promotion to Distinguished Research Professor of History comes on the heels of being a co-director on a $250,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant. Stacy’s new SIUE appointment is a result of a selection by a committee of his peers along with the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “I am extremely honored to receive the Distinguished Research Professor award,” said Stacy. “The support that the University has provided has been essential for my work. But I’m especially grateful for the colleagues and students with whom I’ve worked for nearly twenty years; they inspire me every day.” Stacy has authored several books, numerous articles and published chapters, examining the literature o

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In the Wall Street Journal today, Greg Ip cites a poll suggesting that President Biden has a bigger problem than inflation: Twice as many respondents named immigration as the biggest issue in next year’s election as inflation. His disapproval on the border exceeded approval by 37 percentage points, compared with 36 points for inflation. Not ...continue reading "Here’s the weird paradox of illegal immigration"

EDWARDSVILLE - When Wes Sterling saw 9-year-old Ruby Leigh perform at the American Legion Post #199 in 2016, he had no idea he was watching a future star of “The Voice.” Now 16 years old and a finalist in the reality singing competition, Leigh is returning to Post #199 to perform on New Year’s Eve. Wes, the commander of Post #199, and his wife, Eva, are just as starstruck as they were then. “My wife is a great big fan of Ruby’s. We first met her when she was 9 when she came out here and played at the Bluegrass Festival,” Wes remembered. “Ruby had been out here probably five or six times on different events and played for us.” A local promoter — and the Sterlings’ friend — had seen Leigh’s talent in her hometown of Foley, Missouri. He connected her to Post #199 in Edwardsville. The couple quickly became friends with Leigh’s family, including her father, who Wes described as “a really, really nice

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EDWARDSVILLE - Sara Colvin is the new Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and CEO of the SIUE Foundation. Colvin replaces Seth Walker, former vice chancellor for advancement and CEO of the SIUE Foundation, who recently stepped down to accept a new role in his home state of Georgia. Colvin, who previously worked on major gift campaigns for both the School of Business and J ohn Martinson Honors Program, plans “to ensure continuity and positive momentum for the SIUE Foundation.” “My dedication to fostering positive relationships and adeptly navigating complex challenges positions me as a valuable asset in advancing the mission and goals of SIUE,” said Colvin. “We will actively engage with students, faculty, and staff to understand their needs and concerns. I am enthusiastic about contributing to the university's continued success within advancement and alumni relations teams.”

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I-270 North Project Completes Four Years of Highway Upgrades      The completion of the $278 million I-270 North Project was celebrated with an official ceremony on Monday in Hazelwood. Governor Mike Parson joined state and local elected officials along with the Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor team to cut the ribbon on this […]

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Ed Sheeran and Elton John aren't just friends — they're also huge soccer fans, with Ed supporting Ipswich Town and Elton supporting Watford, the football club he used to own. When those teams…

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