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Island Naming Contest Winners To Be Announced

2 years ago
ALTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District will announce the winners of an island naming contest on Saturday, May 13 starting at noon at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton. Students from both Jerseyville and Alton School Districts submitted name suggestions for the new islands and will be presented with certificates at the ceremony. The three newly created islands are part of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program’s Piasa and Eagles Nest Island Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project. The winning students and their winning names will be announced at the ceremony and certificates will be presented by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff. The ceremony will take place during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project Office’s Recreation, Education, and Conservation Festival, also known as REC Fest. The National Great Rivers Museum is located at 2 Locks and Dam Way in Alton. The St. Louis District is strategically

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Daily Deal: 7-in-1 Charging Station for Multiple Devices

2 years ago
Get the most out of your devices with this powerful, compact charging station. This 7-in-1 charging dock has universal compatibility that works with most iPhones, iPads, and many other devices throughout your home. It also features a super-speed 30W Fast PD port and intelligent identification technology to keep the device safe and healthy. With its […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Missouri Teacher Says N-Word in Class, Gets Placed on Leave

2 years ago
A teacher musing about why Black people can say the n-word, and then using it himself, has been placed on administrative leave after a recording of the incident went viral. The teacher at Glendale High School had clearly been engaged in the inappropriate discussion long enough for a student to whip out their phone and start recording.  The student is trying to be discreet, so all you see is their arm, but the teacher can be heard in the background saying, "I don't like the word at all.
Rosalind Early