ALTON - The Alton branch of the NAACP will focus on increasing job opportunities, homeownership and entrepreneurship in the Black community with Leon Smallwood Bey as the organization’s new president. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is an activist organization that advocates for civil rights and social justice for Black people across the U.S. The local branch embodies these ideas and also plans to develop youth-specific programs for Alton residents. “We know it takes a village to raise up a community. It takes unity, and we want to be the vehicle that tries to spearhead the unity in our community,” Smallwood Bey said. “We want to be a part of showing people that we will fight against injustice, discrimination and racial inequality anywhere that it occurs.” To increase community involvement, the group hopes to form more connections with local businesses, schools and politicians. One of Smallwood Bey’s
Oculus Inc., an award-winning, WBE-certified architecture and interior design firm, has added Claire Strube to the Marketing Team as a Proposal Coordinator. Strube is based at the St. Louis Headquarters and will assist in the firm’s marketing efforts across the country. “Claire is an excellent addition to the team and her previous experience in the […]
Politico reports that Rep. Matt Rosendale is ruining the GOP's strategy to beat Sen. Jon Tester in Montana by making plans to run in the Republican primary: GOP leaders launched a concerted campaign to box out Rosendale and clear the path for Tim Sheehy, a Navy SEAL-turned-business executive who launched a Senate bid in June. ...continue reading "Republicans are set to blow yet another winnable election"
A new statewide rule has Missouri librarians concerned for their ability to curate their collections in a way that serves the entire community. Missouri Library Association President-Elect Kimberly Moeller talks about how the rule comes at a time of increased attention and scrutiny toward Missouri’s public libraries — and what concerned community members can do to support the public library system.
Engineering News-Record (ENR) has listed Ahern as a ‘Top 200 Environmental Firm’ of 2023. Ahern was ranked 154 on the list, up from placing 160 in 2022. The annual ranking is determined by a company’s gross revenue from environmental services and products to domestic and international markets. “We are pleased to be recognized for our […]
I do understand why so many people, especially creative folks, are worried about AI and how it’s used. The future is quite unknown, and things are changing very rapidly, at a pace that can feel out of control. However, when concern and worry about new technologies and how they may impact things morphs into mob-inspiring […]
Esther & Mila, a luxury skincare company, is across from Sanctioned Sneaker Collective and Vibe Szn. The Lou, a St. Louis-inspired clothing store is next to City Winery.
ST. LOUIS -- Beige Flag is a term trending on TikTok that offers a fresh perspective on how we share information about people. For instance, it is not a red flag, just an interesting or neutral fact that you can share about someone. Later.com reports that there are over 200,000 beige flag posts on TikTok. [...]
GRAFTON - Ron and Mary Jo Cote, owners of the Grafton Pub, continue to show their appreciation of the Grafton Police Department. On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Ron and Mary Jo Cote, owners of the Grafton Pub, donated $2,000 to the Grafton Police Department. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow said this was the second year they expressed their strong support of Grafton’s policemen and women with a cash gift. “We really appreciate everything that the police do; they do a fantastic job,” Ron said. The check was presented to Chief Eric Spanton by Justin Cote, Ron and Mary Jo’s son. Justin is well known in town as “The Mayor’s Assistant” and he has the T-shirt to prove it. The presentation was made during a lively family fun event at the Pub in support of individuals like Justin with Down Syndrome. Chief Spanton accepted the generous donation on behalf of the police department. “These funds will be used to update equipment and we are most appreciative,”
Many people dream of becoming a star, but most can barely perform without losing their breath after one song, let alone get through a proper soundcheck. For those folks, Muhammad Mvstermind Austin created Mvstercamp — a six-day bootcamp to teach up and coming artists the lessons he learned the hard way.
Spellman Brady & Company, a nationally recognized St. Louis-based interior design firm, is proud to announce the completion of its fifth project for Mill’s Properties, the clubhouse and leasing offices of Citrine, a luxury, multi-family residential community in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Spellman Brady & Company was asked to create an aesthetic for the Citrine […]
A man is dead he was shot by a police officer in a small town in southeast Missouri. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday in Poplar Bluff, a town of about 16,000 residents.
COTTAGE HILLS - The 10th annual Foodstock food drive is returning to Cottage Hills VFW Post 7678 on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 10 p.m. With two live bands, a Cornhole Tournament paying out up to $1,250, a “Stack Off” Competition, axe throwing, and much more, Foodstock 2023 is set to be more than just a typical food drive. The cost is just $5 to enter, and all proceeds will benefit the Community Hope Center, Oasis Shelter for Women, a local cancer patient, and the VFW. The full list of activities includes but is not limited to the following: Late4Work (Band) - 1 to 4 p.m. Owlz Band - 7 to 10 p.m. Cornhole Tournament paying out up to $1,250 Stack Off Food Drive competition Axe throwing Food Raffles Karate demo by Piasa Martial Arts Cake Walk Last year’s event saw over $16,000 in cash donations and seven tons of food donations raised with over 600 attendees. An $8,500 donation to Oasis was matched by an anonymous donor. This year’s
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