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Neal Francis Talks Playing 4/20 Sober and New Album in Advance of St. Louis Show

2 years 7 months ago
Last month, Neal Francis took the stage in his hometown of Chicago backed by an 11-piece band for a two-night stand, the excellently titled Francis Comes Alive, recorded for a soon-to-be-released live album and concert film. For the 35-year-old piano-playing funk-soul singer-songwriter, it was a celebratory weekend, one that came with a special endorsement from Peter Frampton himself.
Steve Leftridge

Remember the good old days when the sheriff “would take a damn Black guy and whoop their ass and throw him in the cell?”

2 years 7 months ago
A few weeks ago Bruce Willingham, publisher of the McCurtain Gazette-News in Idabel, Oklahoma, left a voice-activated recorder behind after the end of a county commissioners' meeting. He suspected the group was continuing to conduct county business after the meeting had ended. And they were, in a manner of speaking. Here are county commissioner Mark ...continue reading "Remember the good old days when the sheriff “would take a damn Black guy and whoop their ass and throw him in the cell?”"
Kevin Drum

Daily Deal: The Complete 2023 CompTIA Certification Prep Course Super Bundle

2 years 7 months ago
The Complete 2023 CompTIA Certification Prep Course Super Bundle has 13 courses to help you prepare for various certification exams. Courses cover IT Fundatmentals, PenTest, Security, Linux, Core 1 and 2, and more. It’s on sale for $54.97. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Alton To Receive Nearly $100,000 ECF Grant

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins said Tuesday he is excited to announce the Edwardsville Community Foundation (ECF) awarded nearly $100,000 to the City of Alton in annual grants. Alton Fire Chief Jesse Jemison and the Alton Fire Department said the Edwardsville Community Foundation (ECF) has awarded $36,922 toward the purchase of new rescue equipment. “Kuddos to Chief Jemison and Battalion Chief Tom House for leadership and diligence in securing the grant. It is so wonderful for the fire department to purchase disaster readiness equipment," Mayor Goins said. The Alton Fire Department requested new extrication equipment that can be used for auto extrication, structural collapse, breaching, and stabilization incidents. “We will now be able to purchase new battery-powered Genesis NEXGEN spreaders, cutters, and rams. This equipment will match our existing complement of tools which will streamline our response preparedness for future rescue incidents," said Chief Jemison.

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