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A teacher from Nixa High School has been charged with multiple accounts of inappropriate conduct with a student.

ALTON - Alvin D. Perry, 18, of Alton faces charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of weapons after the Alton Police Department received a post of gunshots fired in the vicinity of East 20th Street and North Henry Street last Friday afternoon. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said when officers arrived Friday at the scene, they determined that an occupied vehicle had been struck by gunfire but no injuries occurred. The chief said the investigation also showed the gunshots had been fired from a vehicle as it drove through the area. Officers located the vehicle a short time later and were able to stop the driver and detained the driver/occupant. Ford said he thought his investigators did an outstanding job in this case, finding the suspect so quickly. Perry was given a bail of $250,000 in this case, by Judge Ronald Slemer.

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As Republicans declare war against public schools; funding lags and so does the economy.

Now it's Mike Pence's turn in the barrel: A lawyer for former vice president Mike Pence, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, found what they called “a small number” of documents bearing classified markings during a search of Pence’s Indiana home, according to letters to the National Archives. Search Obama's house! Do it now! I'll bet ...continue reading "Yet more classified documents seized . . . from Mike Pence"

James Taylor is the latest artist setting up shop in Las Vegas. Taylor and his All-Star Band have booked a five-night residency at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan. The shows are confirmed for…

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Two major insurance companies have refused to issue new policies on some Kias and Hyundais in the St. Louis region as theft rates of those vehicles remain high following last year's surge.

JERSEYVILLE - Today (Tuesday, Jan. 24) would be a great day to order Domino’s from the Jerseyville location for lunch or dinner - the Jerseyville Domino’s is participating in a fundraiser today to help support the Unified Child Advocacy Network, which helps children who have been physically/sexually abused. A total of 20% of every dollar spent at the Jerseyville Domino’s will go towards the child advocacy network, and that applies across the entire menu. Be sure to use code “DN1” if ordering online at dominos.com , or mention the Unified Child Advocacy Network in-store or to your delivery driver for your order proceeds to benefit the organization. “We’re just trying to get out into the community and let them know that we’re here, and what we’re doing for the children of the community,” said Melissa Dandino, fundraising coordinator for the Unified Child Advocacy Network. More information about the organization’s

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Town Hall Meeting Jan. 26 On Marijuana Legalization State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, will host a town hall meeting for the residents of the 13th Senatorial District on Thursday, Jan. 26, to discuss the passage of Amendment 3 and what the legalization of marijuana means for Missourians. Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting […]

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ALTON - The Alton Athletic Association is hosting its 2nd annual Music Trivia Night from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, with trivia starting at 7 p.m. at the Hilltop Auction House in Alton. The cost is $200 per 8-person table, and beer, soda, and water are included. Alton Athletic Association President Madeline Gulley-Eades said the music trivia spans all genres, and the event will feature some special guests. “It’s really all genres of music, I know we usually have movie-themed sections and all kinds of stuff,” Eades said. “We even have a few celebrity guests who will be helping with some of the questions, so it should be really exciting.” Those “celebrity guests” will include different St. Louis-area radio DJs who will help with some of the musical questions, Eades added. She also said there will be a silent auction area set up at the event for attendees to bid on possible prizes, including gift baskets, athletic event tickets, and

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The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday from the state’s attorney general opposing yet another local prosecutor’s attempt to argue the innocence of a man convicted of murder. This time the case was for Michael Politte, a man who was charged with murdering his mother in 1999 when he was 15.  In May, former Washington […]

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EDWARDSVILLE – In recognition of the critical role preceptors play in preparing nurse practitioner students, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) has presented five preceptor excellence awards. “Preceptors are one of the most important mentors to our nurse practitioner students,” said SON’s Bernadette Sobczak, DNP, clinical assistant professor and family nurse practitioner program clinical site coordinator. “Nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals are faced with increasing responsibilities and demands in our complex healthcare system. Precepting a student, while it is rewarding, it is extremely time consuming yet critically important to have quality healthcare providers in the community. We just want to recognize these advanced practice nurses and physicians for the excellent job they do mentoring our students.” The SON has agreements with preceptors in a variety of settings, providing care to a wide range

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Guffey’s debut feature, All Gone Wrong, is available to stream starting January 27.

You may have heard last week that Amazon has announced the end of its “AmazonSmile” program, in which you could shop at Amazon, and a portion of all of the money you paid would actually go to the charity of your choice. Amazon claimed that the program “has not grown to create the impact we […]

EDWARDSVILLE – A key business corridor in and around downtown Edwardsville is now eligible for additional state and local incentives for new and existing development projects. The new incentives have been made possible by a Gateway Enterprise Zone expansion that was initiated last year by City officials and approved in December by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The newly eligible area fans out along Main Street, stretching to the northern edge of Edwardsville and to Schwarz Street on the south end of Main. It also includes a swath of Buchanan Street and other nearby areas. “This is an exciting opportunity to help build and develop areas in Edwardsville that have so much to offer in terms of location and accessibility,” Mayor Art Risavy said. Among the incentives available in the enterprise zone are: A sales tax exemption on building materials for improvements or renovations of qualifying projects. A property tax abatement for varying

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GRAFTON - Chelsea Nelson has been hired as the new Director of Park Operations at Raging Rivers Water Park. Nelson brings a wealth of experience in park maintenance and operations, having spent 15 years in the hospitality, tourism, and aquatics industry. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stout with a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management and minored in Business Administration. In announcing the appointment, Raging Rivers Water Park General Manager, Jeremy Hayes said, “Chelsea is an excellent addition to the Raging Rivers team, and under her leadership, park staff will continue to exhibit their traditionally high level of commitment and passion. She will be integral to our continued success in providing families with special memories each visit."

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The city's interim public safety director is stepping down to take a position at Ameren.

ALTON - Times have been moved for basketball action in the Alton region for Tuesday night and forecasters still have a Winter Storm Warning posted for the region from this evening to Wednesday morning. Alton’s varsity girls' basketball game has been switched from 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to 6:30 p.m. against East St. Louis. Marquette Catholic’s boys' game at home against Althoff has also been moved to a 6:30 p.m. start time. Chad Scott of Hyper-Local Extreme Weather and other St. Louis area forecasters are warning that travel in the morning could be hazardous as heavy snowfall is anticipated overnight. “As of right now we have a deepening low-pressure system over Southwestern U.S. that will ultimately sweep across Texas and take a hard left turn up toward the St. Louis area,” Scott said. “It is going to go over an area near Memphis, Tenn., and it is called the ‘Memphis low.’ This typically provides a snow trek to the St. Louis area. It is going

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Motörhead has unearthed a previously unreleased song called "Greedy Bastards." The track will be included in the upcoming Seriously Bad Magic collection, a deluxe, expanded version of the "Ace of…

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CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The following student(s) made Mount Mercy University's Fall 2022 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List. Jerseyville, IL Ellen Kangas Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community, and live their values. Mount Mercy provides a forward-thinking, future-focused education, offering baccalaureate and graduate education to 1,600+ enrolled students and uniquely blending a quality liberal arts education with career-focused professional preparation.

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