WOOD RIVER - Bryce Hyde of East Alton-Wood River High, appears to have a great future ahead at Daytona Elite Academy. In the spring 2023, the Oilers' offensive and defensive lineman, signed with the academy to play football after EAWR graduation. Oilers' head football coach Gary Herron congratulated the 6-foot-2, 285-pound lineman Bruce on an outstanding career as an Oiler on both sides of the ball. "Bryce was a two-time all-conference lineman and played a big part in us reaching the playoffs in 2022," Coach Herron said. "We look forward to following his success at Daytona Elite Academy." Bryce said he was thankful to the coaches throughout his life for their help. He also thanked his teammates and his family for always believing in him. Bryce also thanked East Alton-Wood River Athletic Director Mark Beatty for the wonderful day he created for his college signing. "A lot of linemen don't get noticed like that," he said. I thought it was great." "I can't wait to go to work on th
It seems that eventually every band that ever got near the Billboard Hot 100 chart reunites for an album, a tour or both. But one group that topped that chart multiple times never reunited —…
Pierce Creek Cattle Company co-owners Kent Evans and Rachelle L’Ecuyer share a recipe for the hearty dish, perfect for pairing with a baguette and a bottle of wine.
A national campaign to field a third-party presidential candidate in 2024 enlisted former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon as director of its effort to make the ballot in all 50 states next year. Nixon, a Democrat who was governor from 2009 to 2017 following 16 years as state attorney general, has generally stayed out of politics […]
Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon is chiming in on the recent trend of concertgoers throwing things at musicians onstage, and he says he’s definitely been on the receiving end over the years. “I’ve been…
MONDAY, JULY 24. Local grocer Fields Foods seems to be in deep trouble: Its Pagedale store, a much-lauded collab with a local nonprofit, has closed less than a year after launching, and across the city, shelves are empty.
by Cindy Bambini, St. Louis Business Development Leader, CannonDesign This is a true story about the power of community. Specifically, the #stlouis design community. My community. It is also a story of generosity, friendship, and creativity. The story begins in May of 2022 at St. Louis Forum 40th-anniversary event, where a panel of four women […]
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School will unveil a new weight room at the start of the school year. In addition to normal summer maintenance projects, the school has spent the last few months preparing the weight room for student use. Marquette Principal Tim Harmon said that the project was completed with the students in mind. “It’s definitely been the big project,” Harmon said. “It’s been a process for sure, but it’s hopefully on the horizon, and it’s going to be really nice when it gets completed.” The space, located on Marquette’s campus, previously served as a locker room. Harmon explained that they removed a few ventilation walls and extra equipment to restore the area for the weight room to its “bare bones.” Now, it’s in the process of being painted and refurbished so that it’s ready for students to use as soon as the school year starts on Aug. 17. “That’s definitely what we’re
This is a panoramic shot of night owls rushing to catch the last train out of Gare St. Lazare. How do I know it was the last train? Because as soon as it left they shut down the station and threw everyone out.
A man is facing a possible reckless homicide charge in southern Illinois after striking and killing a pedestrian with his vehicle and crashing into a residence.