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Creativity sparked by inconvenience

2 years 6 months ago
On December 17, 2020, Emory Reignz landed at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport following an international trip. After making her way to the rental car hub, she learned it is not open 24 hours. She raced against the clock to get placed…
Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American

Review: Mustard Seed’s Feminine Energy Has Honesty and Heart

2 years 6 months ago
The friendships among Black women and the strength and resilience those friendships can provide is at the center of Myah L. Gary’s moving and resonant Feminine Energy. The highly respected Mustard Seed Theatre returns to produce the well-executed staging, which began as part of the Confluence playwright workshop.
Tina Farmer

Joe Biden’s Social Security trap is now complete

2 years 6 months ago
With today's capitulation by Sen. Rick Scott, Joe Biden has now managed to trick the entire Republican Party into becoming Democrats on the subject of Social Security and Medicare. All of Congress is now completely opposed to any cuts in these programs. This doesn't mean anything in the long run, of course, since Republicans will ...continue reading "Joe Biden’s Social Security trap is now complete"
Kevin Drum

1st MidAmerica Credit Union Recognized With Three State Awards

2 years 6 months ago
BETHALTO - 1 st MidAmerica Credit Union was recently recognized with the first place Dora Maxwell Award for social responsibility, first place for the Desjardins Award for adult financial literacy, and a second place Louise Herring Award for internal programs that benefit members. All the honors were presented by the Illinois Credit Union League at the 1st MidAmerica Credit Union board meeting. The credit union received first place for the Desjardins Award. This award recognizes leadership in the credit union industry that provides financial literacy for all ages. 1 st MidAmerica was recognized for the First Time Home Buyers Webinar series. Feedback from member surveys was used to develop content for these webinars and provided valuable information to consumers ready to buy their first home. “I believe that education is the key to success. An educated borrower is better informed with a clearer understanding of their housing needs and household budget. At 1 st MidAmerica

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Southwestern Middle School Names PBIS Students Of The Month

2 years 6 months ago
PIASA - Southwestern Middle School announced its PBIS Students of the Month for January. From left to right front row: Allyson Martin, McKayla Fisher, Molly Childress, and Reese Rimbey. Back row: Gabe Poole, Travis Copeland, Ian Gwillim, and Addy Walden. They were nominated according to the word of the month. Considerate. Also, for being Respectful, Responsible and Safe. They all received a Dairy Queen lunch of their choice.

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Police Chase in North St. Louis Leads to Fentanyl Drug Bust

2 years 6 months ago
Four St. Louis men are facing federal charges after a police chase in north city led to the discovery of more than 1,500 fentanyl pills earlier this month. According to a probable cause statement, on February 1, Eddie Reed Sr. and Charles Robbins were driving a Volkswagen SUV with no front license plate on Natural Bridge Avenue near Union Boulevard. When police attempted to pull them over, the two men fled in the Volkswagen.
Ryan Krull