ALTON – The Alton Black Alumni Association continues to make a significant impact in the community through its annual golf tournament and reunion. The event serves as a key fundraiser for the Leo C. Cox Memorial Scholarship, which awards $1,000 per year for up to four years to selected students. In 2023, the association introduced a new $500 scholarship to further support educational pursuits. Since its inception, the scholarship has recognized several deserving students: Maika Miller (2016), A'Miracle Gray (2017), Alianna Kottabi (2018), Daijia Robinson (2019), Nina Womack (2020), Trinity Ingram (2021), Kamren Mason-El (2022), Stephens Isabella (2023), and for 2024, Savanna Brown and Keion Lacey. Rhonda Cox, niece of Leo C. Cox, expressed her family's dedication to continuing his legacy. "My family and I are deeply honored to continue to care for his mission and unwavering commitment to the community. This organization meant a lot to him," Cox stated. Richard Watson, wh
From Offsite Builder: Building a custom home is undoubtedly more efficient when using offsite methods, but not every customer has the time or inclination to undertake a custom project, although they still want high quality and a custom look. To serve these customers, some prefab companies are offering a portfolio of predesigned single-family homes that […]
Saying he wants to be a good neighbor, Side Project Brewing owner Cory King at the city council meeting on Tuesday, pulled his request to rezone an empty lot on Hazel Avenue that he had planned to use as a parking lot for the brewery on Manchester Road. King said there might be a possibility […]
From Construction Business Owner: In the construction industry, too many businesses suffer financially for one simple reason: They are not optimizing their job costing analyses. At its heart, job costing is all about maximizing the value you get from your resources. To know where to focus on improvement, you have to know where and under […]
The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]
On This Day, Sept. 12, 1975 ...Pink Floyd released their ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here.The album featured the nine-part “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” which was a tribute to founding…
Dallas-based artist Tamara Johnson is known for her witty, hypernaturalistic sculptures depicting ubiquitous household objects, from colanders, hair clips and garden hoses to an array of buffet treats, brought together […]
From Leader Publications: Modern Communications, an audio and visual technology installation services company, plans to expand to Jefferson County. The company, also called Modcomm, wants to build a warehouse and office space on a 1.64-acre property at 1700 Gravois Road near Hwy. 30 in High Ridge. Chief Executive Officer Joshua Vautrain spoke at the Aug. […]
Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, is a finalist for a 2024 Construction Keystone Award for concrete work on the First Bank new headquarters project in Creve Coeur, Missouri. The new HQ drives modernization and offers transformative spaces for employees and visitors. Tarlton Corp. is a finalist for a 2024 […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The steep natural terrain is no longer the only thing developers behind the proposed 239-home “Villages at Busch Wildlife” subdivision must now overcome. The O’Fallon Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday rejected the 161-acre project, sending the matter to the City Council. A simple majority of council members would now have […]
From Construction Next: Even the best workers make mistakes, so construction business owners and managers need to understand that At the 2024 International Roofing Expo, Cheryl Ambrose, vice president for enterprise risk management for the National Roofing Contractors Association, shared with attendees five standard principles of “human performance” that she said companies can apply to […]
ELSAH/GRAFTON - Four firefighters with the QEM Fire Protection District climbed 2,200 stairs to remember the firefighters who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. On Sept. 11, 2024, the firefighters climbed up and down the burn tower at the QEM Fire Protection District at 14905 Elsah Road in Grafton. They climbed a total of 110 stories, or 2,200 stairs, in honor of the 343 firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks and the many others who responded to the call. “The whole event started with my guys wanting to do something to honor the fallen and all the lives we lost that day,” said Aaron Darr, fire chief. “They just honor them that way, by doing the climb that they had to do.” Victoria Westfall, Steven Looney, Ray Clothier and Cameron Mank participated in the climb. The firefighters' friends and families watched as they climbed up and down the tower 37 times. Darr said he “couldn’t be prouder” of his team. “A lo
September 12th has been a significant date in history, marking numerous impactful events across various fields globally. 1962: JFK's Bold Vision for Space On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave his iconic speech at Rice University, setting the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end of the decade. This speech was instrumental in galvanizing public support for the Apollo program, which ultimately led to the historic moon landing in 1969. Kennedy's vision not only ignited the space race but also inspired generations to reach for the stars. 1940: Discovery of the Lascaux Cave Paintings In a serendipitous event on September 12, 1940, four teenagers and their dog stumbled upon the Lascaux Caves in France, unveiling one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The cave walls were adorned with prehistoric paintings dating back approximately 17,000 years, offering invaluable insights
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