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A 62-mile-long curtain moored to the Amundsen Sea bed in Antarctica could prevent catastrophic flooding elsewhere, scientists say.

It's not necessarily cause-and-effect that the Chiefs became dominant because the Rams left, but perhaps the timing of their surge, paired with some past actions that didn't fully back football in St. Louis, likely contributed to the divided loyalties and ambivalence among the Gateway City's football fans.

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting its annual “You Have a Voice!” humanities speech competition at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre of the Hatheway Cultural Center. The contest aims to give students an opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences on what it means to be human. All students are encouraged to participate or attend. The top three winners will earn cash prizes. Speeches should be informative and persuasive, with a time limit of five to eight minutes. The competition is organized by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society and hosted by PTK Sponsor and Speech Professor Elizabeth Grant. This year’s event is co-sponsored by L&C Student Activities. Grant said "You Have A Voice” was inspired by a former student who shared a heart-wrenching story. The student stood up for a fellow customer who was being bullied while waiting in line at CVS. "I realized that our students live in the trenches

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WOOD RIVER/ST. LOUIS - The DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation will host a fundraiser for local hockey player Wyatt Owens. Community members are invited to support the 18-year-old at an upcoming hockey tournament in St. Louis. The winter classic kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, and 36 teams throughout the St. Louis area will be competing. On Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, spectators can enjoy an auction and a public skate with Reed Low, a former St. Louis Blues player. All proceeds will go to St. Louis resident Adam Dowling and Wood River’s own Owens, who was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. “This is an annual fundraiser that we do to help members of the hockey community going through times of crisis,” explained Jared Schmierbach, director of the St. Louis chapter of DAWG Nation. “Aside from the financial aspect of this, we try to get the community together to support these people going through these very challenging times.” The tournament is

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The list of accomplishments and contributions of the Hudin Family from East St. Louis is remarkable. From purchasing their freedom from slavery, to serving as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, to being a tennis coach to the late great Arthur Ashe, to working as Hollywood film producers, the Hudlin family’s legacy is rich and substantial. Norman Ross, retired executive director of the Greater East St. Louis Chamber of Commerce, will reveal interesting, impressive history about the Hudlin side of his family during a presentation at noon Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Learning Resource Center (LRC). “We are very proud of some of the accomplishments by our family members within the St. Louis Metropolitan Region,” said Ross, who grew up in East St. Louis. “We feel deeply inspired that they were able to enhance the positive well-being of the total community.” Ross’s

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QUINCY - Quincy University released its Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean's List. In total, 407 students received the honor during the Fall 2023 semester. Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. Quincy University. Success by Design. HOMETOWN, STATE;

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A  mother is accused of killing her one-month-old baby girl by putting the child in an oven.  

A brighter day with plenty of sunshine to start but we'll see some mid- to high-level clouds return as the day goes on. Highs near 50.

The 1876 trial involved President Grant’s aide, who was accused of being ringleader.

On Feb. 11, 1982, the Cardinals made the trade that turned future Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie "The Wizard" Smith into a Redbird for most of his career.

Tim Spiegelglass became the family's fourth generation president and, in 2023, sole owner of Spiegelglass Construction. The company was founded in 1904.

Buchheit Enterprises Perryville, Missouri, was founded in 1934 by Rudy Buchheit, and now operates 20 retail stores across the Midwest and Midsouth.

Police are actively investigating the scene of the crash, temporarily blocking off the street.