ST. LOUIS -- A toddler is working to get one of YouTube's biggest celebrities to come to the Magic House. Levi Brunk is among the top five finalists in the Blippi & Meekah in my Hometown Contest. He needs your vote to get the social media sensations to come to St. Louis. Voting ends at [...]
The Fifth Circuit Court is the most conservative in the country. But sometimes you get lucky when a three-judge panel is randomly chosen to hear your appeal. That happened today in a ruling handed down about Section 241 of Mississippi's state constitution, which disenfranchises anyone convicted of a felony—forever. This case ended up being heard ...continue reading "Appeals court rules it’s unconstitutional to strip felons of the right to vote"
There is one week left to submit your nomination for the 2023 Family Business Awards program, which recognizes family-owned companies that are navigating financial success, overcoming challenges and making an impact in the St. Louis region.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, Aug. 11. Submit yours here.
The program will award companies in several different categories based on the number of generations of ownership. Winners will be selected by the St. Louis Business Journal's editorial…
A few weeks ago, the Progress Action Fund released a political ad in Ohio that went somewhat viral on social media. I saw one person refer to it as “the most effective political ad” they’d ever seen. And, I mean, even if you don’t agree with the message, you have to admit that (1) it […]
Originally developed for the software industry, Agile is the project management methodology that leverages quick, iterative sessions to rapidly identify defects and improve a product. Now that more companies are going digital, Agile is seeing even more popularity in the working world. The Agile Expert Project Management Bundle will get you up to speed with […]
St. Louis-based agriculture technology startup Eiwa, which provides a data management platform used by agriculture companies, has expanded its technology through a multiyear licensing and distribution agreement.
ALTON - Enjoy the sounds of smooth jazz and the taste of great wine as the successful Alton Jazz & Wine Festival returns to the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, September 2, 2023 with gates opening at 6 p.m. The Alton Jazz Confluence, featuring up and coming Alton/Godfrey student musicians, will again kick off this year’s festival. Following this exciting group of future jazz stars will be The Jason Swagler Group. The headliners for this year’s Alton Jazz & Wine Festival will be the Trumpet Trio, three top-notch players in the St. Louis area: Danny Campbell, Kasimu Taylor, and Dawn Weber. These three occupy the summit of the region’s jazz trumpet talent and experience. The Amphitheater Commission is privileged to host them in both collective and individual settings, featuring trumpet pieces from Alton-born Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, and others. All three have starred at recent Festivals and ceremonies in the Riverbend. Dawn played at the first
OLD JAMESTOWN, Mo. -- St. Louis County Police say a vehicle possibly hit a street sign on Lindbergh Boulevard Thursday night, sending it through the windshield of an oncoming vehicle. The impact killed the woman driving the vehicle near Robbins Grove Drive. A driver going westbound on Lindbergh hit the object before 8:30 p.m. Police [...]
If you ask ten people to define fascism, you will typically get zero real answers. This is because fascism only ever existed once and that was 80 years ago. What's more, most people have no idea what even the original Italian fascists were about, let alone the hazy variety that's been a favorite insult since ...continue reading "“Fascist” needs to be retired. Say what you really mean instead."
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College empowers students by making a high-quality education more accessible through the offering of various scholarship opportunities. Over 300 students from throughout the college’s district applied for scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. These scholarships provide opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, levels of academic achievement, and career paths. Approximately 160 scholarships were awarded from the college’s Financial Aid department and the L&C Foundation. In total, the scholarship amounts awarded exceeded $520,000. “Scholarships are investments that produce life-long returns,” said Financial Aid Director Angela Weaver. “Scholarships help make getting a college education both accessible and affordable for many, some of whom could not attend school otherwise. An investment in the lives of the students who attend Lewis and Clark Community College is an investment in their future
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones' today issued the statement below regarding the closure of South City Hospital: "I have been briefed regarding the closure of South City Hospital and have been working to minimize its impact on our community. South City Hospital was a healthcare safety net, supporting many uninsured St. Louisans, and our city must grapple with losing this longstanding healthcare anchor. "Yesterday, I convened a meeting with the leadership of our most highly recognized regional hospital systems, our Health Director, Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, and my staff on this issue. Patients hospitalized at South City Hospital have been routed to those hospitals and will continue to receive excellent care. "To the employees affected, my heart goes out to you as this is painful and unexpected news. I also thank you for your tireless efforts to care for the patients of South City Hospital. We are working with our healthcare partners to stand up a job fair so you can continue
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