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Police: Carlee Russell was not abducted, charges could be pending

2 years 3 months ago
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Days after a woman went missing and was found safe, Carlee Russell has admitted that she was not kidnapped, police report. During a press conference Monday afternoon, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis read a statement from Emory Anthony, Russell's attorney, claiming that the 25-year-old woman was not abducted the night of [...]
Maddie McQueen

500 Jobs: Boeing Announces St. Louis Investment, Future Aerospace Program

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Boeing has announced its future aerospace program would be a $2 billion investment in St. Louis which would create 500 jobs. The company will seek tax breaks and Boeing is in discussions with St. Louis International Airport about the expansion. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page issued this statement: “This project will reinforce our dominance as a region that builds the future of aviation, creates pathways to exciting careers, and showcases the pride and talent of St. Louis County.” Boeing would receive tax breaks on the expansion that would amount to a 50% break on real and personal property tax for 10 years if St. Louis County approves the proposal. There would be no tax breaks on existing taxes. Boeing announced on Monday it is deepening support of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its efforts to promote aerospace safety, security and sustainability. The company today named its first liaison to the United Nations agency, which is

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USDA to provide $33M for agriculture projects at 19 HBCU land-grant institutions

2 years 3 months ago

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Monday announced $33 million in funding to 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities designated as land-grant institutions to support research and education projects. The funding through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will support 82 projects in sustainable farming practices such as reducing use of plastics, enhancing nutritional value […]

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Ariana Figueroa

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 3 months ago
This kid was having a blast bouncing around on the "Ocean Motion" ride at the Balboa Fun Zone, which is located at the far end of the Balboa Peninsula here in Orange County. The day was warm but overcast, and it even rained a little bit later on.
Kevin Drum

How City SC's new president plans to shape the club's future

2 years 3 months ago
City SC on Monday formally introduced Gigliani as the club’s first president and general manager, about three months after announcing his hire. During Monday’s press conference at CityPark stadium, Gigliani spoke about what drew him to City SC, namely the opportunity to help shape the club’s future in a league, Major League Soccer, he said he believes is ripe for growth in the years ahead.
Nathan Rubbelke