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4 strategies to protect your business from falling victim to fraudulent activities

2 years 7 months ago
As digital transformation accelerates, businesses have renewed their focus on security, stability and fraud mitigation. That’s with good cause: The rapid movement of large amounts of money in today’s digital era provides ample opportunity for fraudsters to exploit any loophole they can find. This is further compounded by the continuous technological changes within corporations, which inadvertently open more avenues for these criminals. “If you think about the speed at which money can move…
Commerce Bank

Blocker Instills Confidence In Explorers Football Team After Big Performance

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON – The Marquette Catholic football team posted its first win in over two seasons, snapping a 24-game losing streak. While it was a team effort, one player stood out thanks to a four-touchdown game. Senior receiver Duarell Blocker was all over the place in the Explorers’ 49-21 win over the East Alton-Wood River Oilers last Saturday. His four scores were all rushing from 23, 46, and 53 yards out. His 80-yard punt return was just the icing on the cake for Marquette. For his performance in the historic win, Duarell Blocker is a Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Athlete of the Month For the Explorers. Having a game with well over 200 yards rushing, head coach Eric Dickerson was thrilled with Blocker’s game. “Great kid,” Dickerson said. “Get the kid the ball and put him in a little bit of space. He had a great game.” Marquette is on the road in week four taking on Salem. The Explorers will be back at home next week against a tough

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Troy Man Faces First-Degree Murder Charges After Strangulation Death

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Thursday that a Troy man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the strangulation death of the man’s mother. Neil A. Howard, 44, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The charges allege that, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, Howard caused the death of his mother, Norma J. Caraker, 60, by strangling her. At about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Troy Police responded to a request to check on the welfare of a resident at a home in the 600 block of Lower Marine Road. Officers were met at the residence by Howard. Inside the residence, officers located Caraker, unresponsive and not breathing. Efforts to resuscitate her were not successful. Howard was taken into custody without incident. “I commend the Troy Police Department and the assisting agencies for their tireless, thorough work,” Haine said. “Thanks to the efforts of our local police agencies – and the effort

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St. Louis named fourth-best US city for 'bar hopping'

2 years 7 months ago
Bar hopping, also known to some as pub crawling, is an exciting way to support local businesses, enjoy a variety of drink selections, and explore the nightlife of any given city. New research touts St. Louis as one of the best places nationwide to make that happen.
Joey Schneider

Awesome TV Shows About Weed for the Fall

2 years 7 months ago
We’ve come a long way since the escapades of Nancy Botwin through the streets of Agrestic in Showtime’s “Weeds”. Since the acceptance of medical and recreational marijuana at the state level in the US, alongside the “new age of TV” there are tons of shows about weed - - or at least feature them heavily (to say the least!). With summer winding down and cooler days on the horizon, let’s take a look at some of the awesome shows about or featuring weeds.
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Hazelwood Mom Faces Felony Charges for Assaulting Teacher

2 years 7 months ago
A 28-year-old mom living in Hazelwood has been charged with felony assault for attacking her daughter's substitute teacher. Prosecutors says Jasmine Chamberlain was upset at the teacher, so she punched her in the face. The teacher punched right back.
Sarah Fenske

Woman killed in fatal crash on 141 at I-70

2 years 7 months ago
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- A woman died in a fatal crash near 141 at I-70 Friday morning. St. Louis County Police are currently investigating the collision. Police were called to the Earth City Expressway at I-70 for a crash at around 7:45 a.m. They discovered an accident involving a minivan and a silver Ford SUV. [...]
Joe Millitzer

BGCSTL opens Center of Hope in Tower Grove

2 years 7 months ago
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) and Panda Cares decided to bear down and create the Center of Hope, a culinary and arts space at the Adams Park Club, 4317 Vista Ave. in Tower Grove.
St. Louis American staff