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The state of Florida requires instruction in African American history in all grades, and as you might expect it's pretty thin in the primary grades. But it picks up a bit in middle school, with 14 separate standards mandated for grades 6-8. One of them is this: This footnote has caused an uproar in the ...continue reading "Here’s the real problem with Florida’s school standards for slavery"

A boat crashed onto the Lake of the Ozarks shore and hit a house late Saturday night.

It's that time of year when people like to hike, camp, and enjoy the great outdoors. But the risks of tick bites and getting poison ivy can ruin your summer fun.

An officer with the Jefferson County Sheriff will be onsite during peak times at Rockford Beach

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In the world of journalism, Ala Errebhi is unwavering in her pursuit of the truth and in her desire to make complicated things easier to understand for her readers.

Cody Bellinger homered and drove in three runs, Jameson Taillon pitched into the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2.

Police are investigating a reported disturbance Saturday at a private party at the Shaw Park Aquatic Center in Clayton.

The deposit contained about $3,500, police said.

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright is expected to come off the injured list to start Monday at Arizona. The 41-year-old Wainwright was placed on the 15-day IL on July 5 because of shoulder irritation.

Eight people were injured late Saturday evening after the boat they were riding in ran aground at Lake of the Ozarks and struck a home.

Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Scott Rolen! The longtime St. Louis Cardinals third baseman was officially enshrined into Cooperstown on Sunday after years of top-notch production at the hot corner and in the batter's box.