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. [...]
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
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
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.
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,…
Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]
Temperatures will be rising throughout the weekend. Humidity will remain low today, but temperatures will be warmer than normal, reaching around 90 degrees.
It’s a sad day in Margaritaville. Legendary musician Jimmy Buffett passed away Friday, September 1 at age 76. "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by…