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Charges Issued for Assault First on Law Enforcement Officer

2 years 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Taiwansley Jackson, 42 years of age, of the first block of Capital Hill in St. Louis, Missouri 63136, for one count of Assault First Degree, one count of Armed Criminal Action, one count of Resisting Arrest by Fleeing and one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. A booking photo of Jackson is not available. Jackson is being held on a $500,000 cash-only, no 10%, bond. The facts supporting this belief are as follows: Police observed a 2016 Ford Explorer driving recklessly near the intersection of Jennings Station Road and Halls Ferry. Police attempted to stop the vehicle at which time the vehicle, operated by the Defendant, fled at a high-rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. The vehicle later hit light poles near McLaren and Goodfellow and the Defendant jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot. While fleeing on foot, the Defendant shot

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Sports wagering, video lottery compete for attention in Missouri Senate hearing

2 years 6 months ago

In Jefferson City, the fight over whether or how to expand gambling – sports wagering, video lottery games, or both – is a test of political power. But prevailing in the political contest isn’t important to April Kabrick, a co-owner of Boozers Bar & Grill in Liberty. She just wants to keep her restaurant in […]

The post Sports wagering, video lottery compete for attention in Missouri Senate hearing appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Rudi Keller

Jersey County Residents Show Their Love Again With Imo's Fundraiser For Shawn Sullivan

2 years 6 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey County is a place where when a person has severe difficulties, they respond and try to help. A significant instance of Jersey's giving nature occurred Monday through the day at a special fundraiser for the late Shawn Sullivan. Shawn died unexpectedly at age 48 at 3:02 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Shawn was a 1992 Jersey Community High School graduate and owned Sully's Package Liquor with his wife, Brandi. "Sully" was a husband of 25 years and a father of two children. He was a large contributor to civic affairs in the Jersey region. Brandon Taylor had an idea to do a day-long fundraiser for "Sully" at Jenna Taylor's Imo's business and when she heard of the idea, she jumped on it. As of Tuesday, $900 in cash was raised for the family and the business was also going to donate 10 percent of profits from Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at her business to the Sullivan family. Jenna said it was a big day at the Jerseyville Imo's on Monday. "We had the most sales we've ever

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St. Louis Police investigate woman's 'Suspicious Sudden Death'

2 years 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Police were called to the 5200 block of Gilmore in the Walnut Park East neighborhood at around 11 a.m. today to investigate a call for help. A woman in her 30s was found dead. Homicide detectives are now handling the case as a “Suspicious Sudden Death." Anyone with information should call St. [...]
Joe Millitzer

Dave Sanford Receives Grafton City Council Certificate Of Appreciation For Photography Work

2 years 6 months ago
GRAFTON - Dave Sanford has been described as a person who "captures the heart and soul of Grafton" in his photos. Sanford received a Certificate of Appreciation for his exceptional work as Grafton City Photographer, creating a real-time photo album for all who live, work, and come to play in Grafton. Mayor Morrow presented the certificate on behalf of the Grafton City Council at their meeting on February 21. “Dave captures the heart and soul of Grafton in his photos,” said the mayor. “Chances are if it’s a photograph of today’s life in Grafton, Dave took it.” Upon entering the Grafton Visitor’s Center, Dave’s comparative photographic exhibit of “Then and Now” takes the visitor back in time to the town’s look and feel during its earliest years, navigates through the many changes (some related to major floods) and arrives at the Grafton of today. Viewing his captivating, warm images of happenings in this historic river

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All-You-Can-Tag

2 years 6 months ago

Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.

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Patrick

New York Court Says Fox, Rudy Giuliani Can’t Escape Defamation Lawsuit Over BS Stolen Election Claims

2 years 6 months ago
Donald Trump and his supporters are unable to process facts. That inability led to many of them engaging in questionable election-related lawsuits and extremely questionable election-related public statements. Alleging a “stolen” election, Trump and his backers claimed, without any supporting evidence, voting machines/software made by Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic conspired to rob the lame […]
Tim Cushing