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The shortened weeks helped attract more experienced teachers to apply for open positions.

DeAndre Wilkes shot the victim during an argument in May 2022.

The specialty coffee roaster reflects back on the past decade and looks ahead to the anticipated opening of a new 11,000-square-foot facility.

Grocery shoppers felt a slight reprieve this spring as grocery prices fell after a run of increases spanning back to September 2020. So far this summer, grocery prices have remained relatively steady, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. In July, prices inflated by 0.3% compared to June, and were up 3.6% from July 2022. [...]

Mozell Lenoir of St. Louis was shot in the chest in the 4800 block of Cote Brilliante.

Three St. Louis-area residents are among five people appointed to various state boards and commissions by Gov. Mike Parson, his office announced Friday.

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is expanding its annual wellness fair to include resources available to the campus and community at large, both health related and non-health related. “We’re looking for organizations and community resources to host informational tables and interactive exhibits that highlight the various resources available to our district residents, from food pantries to mental health resources and beyond,” said L&C Counselor Terri Austin. This year’s Rock n’ Roll-themed Resource and Wellness Fair is set to take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, in The Commons. L&C Counseling and the campus Wellness Committee are already planning free food and activities, as well as mental health screenings, therapy dogs, suicide awareness information, and will also highlight student services at Lewis and Clark, from tutoring to career services. This event will be free and open to the public. For more

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ALTON - The Alton Amphitheater once again invites community members to come down to the river for a fun weekend. The Alton Expo will run from Sept. 7–10. The Expo features fair food, carnival rides and live entertainment all weekend. Admission is free, and they’ll top off the event with the beloved mud volleyball tournament and Alton Catfish Classic on Saturday. “There’s nothing like coming across the bridge after dark and seeing the riverfront lit up with the carnival and the stage. It really piques people’s interest,” Dan Herkert, chair of the Alton Amphitheater Commission, said. “The idea is to be a catalyst to introduce people to our city, and what better way to introduce people to our city than our beautiful riverfront?” The Alton Expo will kick off at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 and run until 10 p.m. The band Just in Time will perform at 7 p.m. You can also stop by from 5–11 p.m. on Friday and check out Powerplay

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The construction company contracted by the city of Jennings to build a new recreational center and city hall says the mayor's actions have cost it more than $100,000 in damages.

Bi-State Development, which oversees MetroLink, has received over $10.3 million in private-sector contributions for the security plan, from a combined 16 donors.

Mylene Vialard went on trial on Monday for opposing a pipeline on Indigenous land amid warnings peaceful protest is under threat.

Congratulations, Farrakhan Shegog, Young Voices with Action president at Urban League of Metro. St. Louis! Shegog will be honored as a St. Louis young leader at the St. Louis American Foundation’s twelfth annual Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception,…