A civil lawsuit stemming from the 2018 shooting death of an 18-year-old by a police officer working private security in the Shaw neighborhood appears to be headed for settlement soon. Almost nine years ago, VonDerrit Myers Jr. was killed in the Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis city by Jason Flanery, a St. Louis city police officer who was working a private security job in the neighborhood.
COLLINSVILLE – The Madison County Conservative Caucus is proud to announce the addition of former NFL offensive tackle Marcus DeWayne Spears to its parents distinguished Board of Advisors. Marcus brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization, and his commitment to conservative principles will undoubtedly contribute to the Caucus's mission of promoting and advancing conservative values throughout the nation. Marcus DeWayne Spears, renowned for his outstanding career in professional football, has now shifted his focus to the realm of politics and civic engagement. With his remarkable talent on the field and dedication to community involvement, Marcus has long demonstrated the traits of a true leader. Now, he is poised to make a significant impact on America's Conservative Caucus, contributing his unique insights and passion for conservative ideals. As a member of the Board of Advisors, Marcus Spears will play a crucial role in shaping the direction of America's
by Pat Lindsey If you can only go to one Catholic mass this year, let it be this one. “Sister Act” will take you to heaven and fill you with love. It’s bright and lively and full of fun and laughter. It’s exactly what audiences are praying for as the finale to an […]
Ever since he could understand the notion — and probably before that — Tyler Garcia was supposed to take over his parents' beloved market and restaurant, La Tejana. And, for just as long, he was being prepared to execute that plan; his childhood and adolescence were spent working in the family's St. Ann tienda, learning the business and recipes in preparation for the day he would take the mantle.
Predictions of GDP growth for Q3 are all over the map right now. The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow forecast is currently at an eye-popping 5.8% while the Fed's Open Market Committee is effectively forecasting 0%.¹ Here's the range: So what's really going to happen? I sure wouldn't bet the ranch on 5.8%, but 0% seems a ...continue reading "Economic growth forecasts are wildly out of sync with each other"
Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1” may one day help people who are unable to communicate and share their thoughts with others. The Wall Street Journal reports the tune was…
ALTON – Current U.S. census data shows that 7.1 million American grandparents are living with their grandchildren under 18. An estimated 2.3 million of those grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren. Roughly a third of grandchildren living with grandparents who are responsible for them are younger than 6. About half of the grandparents who are responsible for their grandchildren are 60 and over, according to census data. So, what do these 7.1 million American grandparents have in common: the unexpected role of becoming a child caregiver long after they thought those years were behind them. They depict a social trend in America: the high number of “grandfamilies” — grandparents raising grandchildren. And that specific social trend exists right here in the Riverbend region. OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center is introducing its Grandparents Support Group because there are extra challenges for people who are navigating these dual roles. Participants
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Similar to the “Age Appropriate Design Code” (AADC) legislation that became law last year, California’s latest effort to regulate online speech comes in the form of SB 680, a bill by Sen. Nancy Skinner targeting the designs, algorithms, and features of online services that host user-created content, with a specific focus on preventing harm or addiction risks […]
Equipped with a 1.2mm fine tip, Digi Pen has better durability, higher sensitivity, and pixel precision. No lagging, no skips, no scratches. Perfect for drawing, sketching, painting, and writing. It features Palm Rejection technology and a magnetic design so you can use it directly without wearing gloves and write on the screen as if you’re […]
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department announced it is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives as we near the end of summer and the busy Labor Day weekend. No matter how you plan to celebrate summer’s end, make sure you do it safely. “Our first priority is to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead for a sober ride home if they’ll be drinking or using another impairing substance,” said Lt. Brandn Whittaker. “Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and motorists: Help us protect the community and put an end to the dangers of impaired driving.” The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign runs from Friday, August. 18 through the early-morning hours of Tuesday, September. 5. During this period, motorists can expect to see roadside safety checks, more
Here's a quick summary of reasons to believe the economy is either heading toward recession or heading toward a soft landing. Snip it and then stick it on your refrigerator door. Bad news: Bond prices up. Housing prices high. China imploding. Fed rate hikes starting to bite. Personal savings depleted. Inverted yield curve. Good news: ...continue reading "Here’s a refrigerator list for the economy"
The Wall Street Journal says bond yields are back to normal. That is, they're rising toward old definitions of normal: 10-year Treasury yields are up 76 basis points since the beginning of April and TIPS yields (inflation protected) are up 69 basis points. This is not the first time this has happened. Yields were similarly ...continue reading "Money is getting more expensive"
“I will say that my client has served the fire department admirably for years and has a lot of support within the department,” said the firefighter's attorney.
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