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ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior midfielder Aela Scruggs has seen a thing or two in her high school soccer career. A thing she's become accustomed to seeing is success. A three-year varsity player, since her freshman year was cancelled due to the pandemic, Aela has seen that success personally and with her team. As a primary central midfielder for the team, she racked up 22 goals through three seasons, with 12 so far her senior year. She also nabbed 14 assists in her career. For her success on the soccer field, Aela is a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Athlete of the Month for the Explorers. As a team, the Explorers boast an overall record of 46-17-6 the last three seasons, and have made waves in the postseason each time. Her team reached the Super-Sectional her sophomore season and have won Regional Championships in her junior and senior seasons, most recently in an 8-0 win over Carlinville, clinching the program's 13th title. Aela said that this year was her favorite

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Five years ago, Robert Stumpf noticed something missing in St. Louis. St. Louis had the Gateway Men's Chorus, the St. Louis Women's Chorale and CHARIS for women and nonbinary people. But there was no all-encompassing, gender-inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ singers to come together.

SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Erica Harriss (56 th -Glen Carbon) has passed a bill that could help alleviate the teacher shortage across the state by providing flexibility and incentives for established educators. “Our teachers are incredibly important and with the teacher shortage still a persistent and serious issue across our state, we must look at collaborative ways to address the issue,” said Senator Harriss. House Bill 1297 would extend the current statute in the pension code to allow teachers the ability to buy up to two years of service credit at a private or parochial school from the Teachers Retirement System. “This bill is a good step in allowing teachers the flexibility to move from the private sector into public schools and buy back their time in the retirement system,” said Senator Harriss. “With the current law set to expire June 30th, this legislation is merely an extension of a sunset now set for 2028 if signed into law.” To qualify

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A pub band playing a cover of Green Day's "Basket Case" was very surprised when Billie Joe Armstrong happened to be in the audience. In a video posted to Green Day's…

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ALTON - The Alton Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner and/or driver of this Chevrolet Malibu in connection with the murder of Tyrone “Marty Lo” Williams which occurred on May 10, 2023 in the 1600 block of Rock Springs Drive. The Malibu is believed to be a model year 2019-2023 appeared to have an Illinois seven-day temporary registration permit affixed to the rear, and is known to frequent the Madison and Venice areas. All tips should be sent via telephone to 618-463-3505 ext 637, text to 618-802-1125, or email to stewart@altonpolice.com .

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The Saint Louis Zoo is caught up in a controversy rocking the animal research world that  involves a campaign of retaliation against one scientist who accused another prominent animal researcher of sexual harassment.   As reporter Asher Elbein laid out last week in a long story for Undark, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, known as the AZA, recently paid a $2.8 million settlement to an orangutan research expert.

Missouri’s legislative session crawled to a dispirited conclusion last week, and the Senate looked like it was sinking to new lows as a handful of priorities died. It's now possible the chamber could be fundamentally changed.

"I hope that they feel the love that I have for my mom," Brett said. "And I hope they feel on some level the love my mom had for this school and for this program."

Opening Reception & Artist Talk – Friday, May 5 from 5:30 – 7:30pm – with performance by DJ Pharaoh (so fun)   Featuring: Grace Danback Allan Gromilic Braden McMakin Taylour

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Foo Fighters are teasing another new song off their upcoming album, But Here We Are. The unnamed track is set to premiere Wednesday, May 17. In a 25-second clip posted…

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It looks like Mick Jagger’s youngest son has inherited some of his dance moves.  The rock star’s girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, proved just that by sharing a video on Mother’s Day of their 6-year-old son, Deveraux,…

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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is working to free Christopher Dunn, who has been in prison for more than 30 years for a murder that Gardner believes Dunn did not commit. 

Donnelly Decor gives shoppers the option to buy from more than 200 manufacturers without paying a design fee.

Let your soul breathe. Experience the essence of belonging through the paintings and poetry of Angela L. Chostner.   This art exhibition provides opportunity for self reflection with interactive elements.

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