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Nelly's Celebrity-Filled Black and White Ball Returns in December

2 years 9 months ago
If the words "Nelly" and "party" together don't do something for you, then there's no way that you're a St. Louisan. And since this paper breathes and bleeds St. Louis, it's practically our duty to cover any and all Nelly and party related-news. Thus, we are here to let you know that Nelly's Black and White Ball is slated to return to the Lou on Sunday, December 3.
Jessica Rogen

Man charged in Cahokia Heights double murder

2 years 9 months ago
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- A man is charged with murder after police found a person on the ground with a gunshot wound and another shooting victim at a hospital in September. Demonte James, 28, is currently being held at the Menard State Corrections Center in connection with this crime. Both of the victims died after [...]
Joe Millitzer

The Village of Glen Carbon Honors Hometown Heroes With Ice Cream Social

2 years 9 months ago
GLEN CARBON – The Village of Glen Carbon kicked off their inaugural Hometown Heroes Banner Program by hosting a social hour at the Glen Carbon Fire Station on Wed., Nov. 15. Families that purchased Veteran banners were invited to attend, along with the Veterans being recognized. Banners will adorn Main Street in Glen Carbon for two consecutive years, during the Veterans Day and Memorial Day holidays. Local businesses showed their support for area Veterans by donating refreshments. Sam’s Club donated a sheet cake and Scooter’s Coffee treated guests to hot cocoa with whipped cream. Scooter’s also donated gift cards as attendance prizes. Over 50 people attended the event and many were lifelong Glen Carbon residents. Fire Chief Jason Whitaker, Village employees and Mayor Bob Marcus were also in attendance. Mayor Marcus was impressed by the event’s turnout. “It’s nice to see so many of our community come together tonight and visit. Many people her

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KDHX Associates Sue to Remove Board Members and Seat Others

2 years 9 months ago
A group of KDHX associate members filed suit in St. Louis Circuit Court yesterday, seeking to compel the community radio station to seat the board members that they voted in during a September meeting. They also are asking a judge to remove two members from the board whom they voted to oust at that same meeting. The lawsuit represents the latest front in attempts by associates and former DJs who are deeply critical of KDHX President Gary Pierson and Executive Director Kelly Wells to challenge station leadership.
Sarah Fenske

Indiana’s Top Court Adds More Due Process To Forfeiture, Says A Jury Needs To Be Part Of The Process

2 years 9 months ago
The courts in Indiana have made significant moves in recent years to do what the legislature won’t: limit asset forfeiture abuse. A case that made its way from Indiana’s Supreme Court to the US Supreme Court ended with a declaration that certain forfeitures violated constitutional protections against excessive fines. In that case, Tyson Timbs was […]
Tim Cushing

Several Charged With Drug/Alcohol Offenses In Greene County 

2 years 9 months ago
CARROLLTON - Several drug and alcohol-related charges were filed against individuals in Greene County over the past week, according to the latest Jail Booking Report from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Sheila M. Taylor, 43, of Jacksonville, was charged with adult use of cannabis in a motor vehicle, driving under the influence of drugs, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested on Nov. 15, 2023, by the White Hall Police Department and was released with a Notice To Appear in court. Jill N. Coates, 44, of Carrollton, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a narcotic instrument. She was arrested by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 9, 2023, and was released with a Notice To Appear in court. Kayla A. Hill, 34, of Carrollton, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested by the Carrollton

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 9 months ago
This is the first bronze cast of Rodin's "The Kiss," now displayed outside the Musee de l'Orangerie in Paris. The crowd in the background is from the Paris 10K run, which was finishing up when I took this picture.
Kevin Drum

"Quick Hit:" Edwardsville Firefighters Extinguish Blaze At Old Fire Station

2 years 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Fire Department quickly extinguished a rooftop blaze ironically on the old Edwardsville Fire Station in the 400 block of Main Street. Edwardsville Fire called a Box Alarm and other area departments responded but they were called off when the fire was extinguished in what Fire Chief James Whiteford described as "a quick hit." Whiteford said they could see smoke from the old fire station from the new fire station. He commended his firefighters for their fast response to what could have been a very serious fire. "The building is undergoing a major renovation right now to be a new commercial space," he said. "We knew it was undergoing construction, so we weren't concerned about residents in the building. Our firefighters got the water up there quickly and put the fire out right away. We are doing some finish work right now and once we are done we will do an investigation to see what caused it."

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One Faces 11 Counts, Several Other Charges Filed In Greene County

2 years 9 months ago
CARROLLTON - Several individuals have been charged with a wide range of crimes in Greene County over the past week, including one man who faces 11 separate criminal charges. These and other charges were included in the Greene County Sheriff’s Department’s latest Jail Booking Report. Jermaine M. Moffitt, 46, of Evansville, faces the following 11 charges: Armed violence Aggravated battery of a peace officer Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a vehicle Possession of a stolen firearm Illegal possession of a weapon by a felon Criminal damage to state property Aggravated driving under the influence, having been charged with three or more prior DUIs Aggravated fleeing or eluding officer Obstructing justice Violating the state’s transportation of alcohol provisions Possession of cannabis Moffitt was arrested by the Carrollton Police Department on Nov. 11, 2023 and remains in custody. David A. Clark, 52, of Jacksonville, was charged with

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