Nick Kristof wrote yesterday about the huge rise in single-parent households over the past 60 years, especially among Black families. This has been a subject of public discussion ever since the famous Moynihan Report was issued in 1965, which detailed the "pathology" of Black family life in the wake of hundreds of years of brutal ...continue reading "Were collapsing earnings responsible for the breakup of the Black family?"
ST. LOUIS – The anticipated 2023 Great Forest Park Balloon Race Fest is this weekend. It kicks off Friday night with the balloon glow and then transitions to race day on Saturday. This event is at Emerson Central Fields, in Forest Park. Originating in 1973, Balloon Fest has grown from a gathering featuring just a [...]
Richie Sambora is once again getting Bon Jovi fans’ hopes up, suggesting in a new interview that his return to the band may happen. Sambora recently appeared on the Shred With Shifty podcast, hosted by Foo…
One local mother is desperate to find a live kidney donor. Her campaign has expanded to include social media posts, signs in her front yard, coverage by local news outlets, and decals on her family's personal vehicles.
A disgruntled mother has been charged with assaulting, dragging, and punching a substitute teacher, as well as biting her on the left breast. Jasmine Chamberlain, 28, faces a charge of assault in the 3rd Degree, a Class E Felony, and there is no bond.
A fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Hall Ferry Road and Lucas-Hunt Road, resulting in the tragic death of an adult male. The incident is currently under investigation by St. Louis Crimes Against Persons detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Unit.
A local Nashville-style hot chicken chain may soon be filling the hole left by the departure of the South Kingshighway Courtesy Diner. St. Louis Board of Adjustment staff confirmed this morning that the city had approved an appeal that would allow a building permit for 3315 South Kingshighway Boulevard. The appeal was filed by Chuck Taylor, who is the owner of Chuck's Hot Chicken, and the approved permit will allow Taylor "to make interior and exterior alterations (zoning only), per plans, for carry-out restaurant with sales windows."
A federal trademark infringement lawsuit against developer Paul McKee, filed by the Homer G. Phillips Nurses Alumni Inc., challenging his use of the name Homer G. Phillips on a three-bed urgent care center on Jefferson Ave., is drawing closer to…
Guns N' Roses are spending some more time on the road. The rockers just added four new North American dates to their current tour. The new shows include one Canadian date, October…
So, last Friday, the 5th Circuit released its opinion in the appeal of an absolutely ridiculous Louisiana federal court ruling that insisted large parts of the federal government were engaged in some widespread censorial conspiracy with social media, and barred large parts of the government from talking to social media companies and even academic researchers. […]
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…
Eric Clapton is taking on a Willie Nelson classic in honor of the country legend’s 90th birthday, which was in April. Clapton has teamed with country/bluegrass artist Bradley Walker for a cover of Willie’s “Always On…
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
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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