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Missouri company plays central role in downfall of Biden loan forgiveness program

2 years 6 months ago
At the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on Friday was a little-known Missouri nonprofit that goes by MOHELA. Based in St. Louis, the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority is a quasi-governmental entity created by state lawmakers in 1981 to service student loans. And when former Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt went looking for legal standing in order to bring a lawsuit challenging the president’s program, he relied…
Annelise Hanshaw

Bluesky Continues To Explore More Creative Moderation Plans Openly

2 years 6 months ago
I continue to be fascinated in watching how the various decentralized protocol-based social media systems are evolving — in particular how they’re dealing with the challenges of content moderation. There was an interesting discussion a recently on nostr over whether or not moderation should be best handled by relays or clients*. ActivityPub has, of course, […]
Mike Masnick

Concordia Seminary in Clayton Plans Housing, Shared Athletic Facilities with Wash U.

2 years 6 months ago
Ahead of its 100th anniversary of operations on its Clayton, Mo., campus, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis has introduced a Campus Plan centered on augmenting its iconic campus for the next century of academic and theological leadership. Building for Community: The Campus Plan for Concordia Seminary provides a framework for shaping the Seminary’s physical environment to […]
Tom Finan

Madison County Recognizes Man As Being A Good Samaritan

2 years 6 months ago
GRANITE CITY — Madison County officials honored a good Samaritan who came to the aid of his neighbor and saved her life. Chairman Kurt Prenzler and County Board member John Janek of Granite City presented Billy Eugene Taylor with a Certificate of Recognition on Friday, June 30 for his heroic efforts in saving the life of Barbara Hayes around 3 a.m. on April 25 at 2128 Miracle Avenue, Granite City. Haye’s reached out to the county and said she felt Taylor deserved recognition because if it weren’t for him, she wouldn’t be here today. Janek said Taylor’s actions went above and beyond as a neighbor. “Thank you for your heroic efforts in saving the life of Ms. Barbara Hayes,” Janek said. Taylor said he would do what any neighbor would do. He said it’s about looking out for one another. He said a loud pop woke him up and when he walked outside he saw the house two doors down exploded and caught Hayes house on fire. “Her carport

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Charges Filed In Two Belleville Shooting Cases

2 years 6 months ago
BELLEVILLE - In reference to the June 26, 2023, incident that occurred in the first block of Garnette Drive, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s office has reviewed the case presented by Belleville Police. The following charges have been filed in the case: Deonta Rodgers, Sr., 44, of Belleville (photo above), was charged with one count of Attempted 1st Degree Murder, class X Felony; one count of Aggravated Battery Discharging a Firearm, class X Felony; two counts of Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Class 4 Felony. Rodgers’ bond was set at $1,000,000. Rodgers remains in custody at Belleville Police Department. Rodgers will be transferred to St. Clair County Jail after arraignment. Demarco A. Davis Case Update In reference to the June 24, 2023, incident involving the death of Demarco A. Davis, the 16-year-old male remains in juvenile custody, Belleville Police said in a statement. The matter has been referred to the juvenile court. No further information

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Vehicle Throttle Sticks, Strikes Power Pole In Wood River

2 years 6 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells said a driver indicated the throttle of a vehicle stuck and went out of control, and it struck a pole on Wood River Avenue in Wood River on Friday. Chief Wells said after the motorist hit the power pole, Wood River Avenue in Wood River had to be closed for a period of time, while the area was cleaned up and work done to the power pole. The chief said the driver was taken to an area hospital for a non-life-threatening injury.

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Male Pedestrian Hit, Seriously Injured On Troy Road, Airlifted To St. Louis

2 years 6 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A very serious accident occurred Friday morning in the 1600 block of Troy Road in Edwardsville and a male pedestrian walking southbound on the shoulder of the roadway was injured and airlifted from the scene. The incident took place at 7:26 a.m. Friday, Edwardsville Police Chief Mike Fillback said. "A male pedestrian was walking southbound on the shoulder of the roadway when a vehicle drifted to the right and struck him," the chief said. "The white in color 2019 Chevy Cruze was driven by a juvenile that was traveling southbound in the same block. "Witnesses contacted 911 and the first responders arrived quickly and the pedestrian was flown by air to a St. Louis area hospital and is in serious condition. The investigation remains under investigation." Chief Fillback said the driver is a juvenile who was uninjured and his name will not be released. The name of the pedestrian is not being released until the family can be contacted.

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Busy weekend for holiday travel at Lambert

2 years 6 months ago
It’s a busy holiday weekend for travelers heading to their destinations to celebrate the 4th of July, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport is getting ready and making sure travelers have a smooth travel experience.
Ala Errebhi