WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it plans to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy drugs that can be used to address symptoms of menopause, saying the statements are no longer needed. The black box warning, the strongest caution possible from the FDA, was added in the early 2000s after a […]
The Black Crowes and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne are confirmed to play the 2026 Mad Cool Festival, happening July 8-11 in Madrid, Spain.Both artists are booked to play the…
ALTON - At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, Wreaths Across America will remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom at the Alton National Cemetery at 600 Pearl Street, Alton. This mission is accomplished by the laying of Veteran Balsam wreaths on the 560 graves by children and Veterans. This year will be the 19th annual event. This year's theme for WAA is “KEEP MOVING FORWARD”. The thought behind this message is this...There will always
ALTON – Alton officials are set to vote tonight on whether or not to eliminate late night liquor licenses. Appearing on Monday’s Committee of the Whole agenda is a tabled resolution to introduce an ordinance amending Alton’s Liquor License Ordinance by deleting an entire section which allows for late night liquor licenses. If passed, the resolution would go next to the City Council for approval this Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 . Under the current Alton City Code , a late
MoDOT Hosts Route AC \ (New Halls Ferry Rd.) Public Meeting, Nov. 20 to Hear Plans. Comments Staff and consultants with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public meeting for its Route AC (New Halls Ferry Rd.) Safety and Operational Improvements project. The meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 from […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Michael Belleville, 51, of the 900 block of Regina Avenue in St. Louis, was charged Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and resisting arrest in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on June 26, 2025. According to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Belleville was driving a 2010 gold Nissan Altima northbound on South Broadway Avenue early that morning when he turned into a convenience store parkin
SIKESTON, MO. — Global nonprofit Point 27 recently honored fallen Sikeston, Missouri Department of Public Safety Police Officer Henry Franklin, a U.S. National Guard Iraq War veteran who was shot and killed Oct. 6 while serving a warrant with his tactical team. Point 27, based in Atlanta, sent Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength dog-tag necklaces inscribed with Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God,” to the Missouri DPS office for
ORIC LINNEAN HOUSE REOPENS AT MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN The historic Linnean House is once again open to the public at the Missouri Botanical Garden. The Linnean House was closed from May through this fall as it underwent extensive renovation to restore the greenhouse to its original purpose as an orangerie. Built in 1882, the Linnean House is the oldest continuously […]
Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album, Mr Bad Guy, is being reissued in celebration of its 40th anniversary.The album will be released Dec. 5 on 180 gram translucent green vinyl featuring a…
EDWARDSVILLE — The Annual Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in downtown Edwardsville, honoring military veterans in the community. Hosted by American Legion Post 199 with assistance from the Metro East Community Rotary Club, the parade will begin on North Main Street near the Eden Church parking lot. Participants will proceed south on North Main before turning west onto Vandalia and St. Louis streets. The parade concludes at West Street near
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