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North County Inc. to award local leaders

3 months 2 weeks ago

NCI’s 49th Annual Leadership Breakfast May 8 Get ready for North County’s largest event, the 49th Annual Leadership Breakfast on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m, at the Marriott St. Louis Airport. Sponsorships and individual tickets are available now on our website. At the North County Incorporated Annual Breakfast on Friday, […]

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Granite City School District 9 Announces Young Authors Winners

3 months 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 has announced the District Young Authors winners for the 2025-26 school year. The Young Author competition is open to all student’s kindergarten through 8th grade. After receiving student submissions, each building selects a number of winners based on their school population. From the individual building winners, entries advanced to the district-level judging. Maryville Elementary School Principal Dr. Liz Niepert

East St. Louis Students Excel in Advanced Placement as Illinois Ranks Among Nation's Best  

3 months 2 weeks ago
EAST ST. LOUIS — As the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announces that Illinois ranks among the top five states nationally for Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance, East St. Louis Senior High School is contributing to that statewide momentum with continued growth and student achievement. According to ISBE, 31.4% of Illinois public-school graduates in the Class of 2025 earned a score of 3 or higher on at least one AP exam — the benchmark at which most colleges

Job fair planned to fill seasonal positions

3 months 2 weeks ago
The city of St. Louis will conduct a job fair on Friday to fill several seasonal positions. On-site screening interviews are planned to fill positions including utility workers, lifeguards and recreation assistants.
From staff reports

Zach Nelson: From coal mines to reality TV's 'Fear Factor'

3 months 2 weeks ago
Zach Nelson, a former coal miner, joined the cast of the rebooted reality competition series "Fear Factor" after being unexpectedly fired from his job, and has since developed a fan base despite being characterized as a "villain" by some viewers and fellow contestants.
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10-Year-Old Author Shares Self-Love Message at Alton Elementary School

3 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - A local young author gave a special presentation at West Elementary School in Alton. Ten-year-old Amoriah Gray is no stranger to book signings and music video shoots. But she got a special opportunity to engage with her peers on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, when she presented her book “Amoriah’s Magic Afro Puffs” to the girls’ group at West Elementary. Amoriah’s brand is all about self-love, and it was a powerful message for the kids — and a chance for

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Oilers' Senior Runner LeBron Reed Reflects On Lessons From Cross Country/Track and Field

3 months 2 weeks ago
WOOD RIVER - LeBron Reed is entering his senior season with the East Alton-Wood River Oilers for track and field and plans to continue his running career in college, building on what he described as a breakthrough year in cross country. Reed said the success of his first full cross-country season this past fall helped lead to the Alton Road Runners Club EAWR Runner of the Year honor and now the Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month recognition. “I believe that the success

Man Faces Felony Charges For Assault And Firearm Offenses

3 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against Tyresse Ware, 25, of St. Louis, accusing him of assault and weapons offenses stemming from a March 2 incident in St. Louis County, authorities said. Charges were issued Tuesday, March 3, 2026, against Ware, who lives in the 6100 block of Behle Avenue in St. Louis, Mo., 63135, according to a statement dated Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He is charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal