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Chef/owner Kauash Adalat recently relocated the Afghan restaurant from a small takeout spot in Lemay to a much larger space in the Ivory Triangle.

Bonnie Bence did not start running competitively until she was 61.

ST. LOUIS - During the last three years, many people have experienced increased stress as the pandemic delivered unexpected life changes and economic pressures. With April marking National Stress Awareness Month, now is the time to reset habits and prioritize balanced meals, sleep and exercise to promote a sense of well-being. Consuming dairy products as part of a healthy eating pattern can build energy reserves, promote a sense of calm, boost the immune system and promote gut health. All of these factors can help battle stress. Meals and snacks containing carbohydrates, protein, fat and fiber keep hunger away, provide lasting energy and stabilize blood sugar. Steady blood sugar levels throughout the day can improve thinking and smooth out moods. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends three servings of dairy per day as part of a healthy approach to meals and snacks. Milk and yogurt, for example, offer a strong combination of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Dairy foods also pai

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Taxing recreational marijuana is one of the issues before voters in several parts of Missouri tomorrow. There are more than 40 marijuana sales tax proposals in the state's municipal elections.

The man charged in the downtown crash that took the legs of a 17-year-old, is due in court Monday for a hearing.

Florissant begins an initiative to clean streets and public areas.

The family of a woman found dead in a Maryland Heights apartment last month will lay her to rest Monday.

Showers and non-severe storms have developed overnight along a cold front that is stalling out. They will be out of here by daybreak. It's going to be partly cloudy and breezy Monday, with temperature highs in the low to mid 70s. 

St. Louis first responders were busy overnight with crews rushing to both a murder and a fire.

Voters across the bi-state will head to the polls Tuesday, April 4, to voice opinions on a variety of issues and candidates.

Marcus Kerr was running his own food truck in California in 2018, when he parked by a marijuana dispensary one day. “I just ended up meeting the owner of this company, and they had my food,” he said. “They said, ‘Hey, can you infuse this?’ Then I started working for the big guys.” Kerr began […]

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The school district announced the closure early Monday morning.

Early on in his administrative career, longtime Missouri educator Chris Belcher had what he called the worst experience of his life. “The kid screamed, and I felt awful,” he said. He didn’t want to do it, but he had to. It was the 1980s, and Belcher was told to paddle a student who was enrolled […]

The post Passing the paddle: Some Missouri school districts cling to corporal punishment appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Parents have the right to drop off or send their children to safe schools. Teachers have the right to educate them in safe classrooms. Their rights are just as important as the rights of gun owners, if not more so. So where is the outcry for the rights of parents and teachers? Here we are […]

The post Parents and teachers: Use your power to get assault weapons banned appeared first on Missouri Independent.

History suggests novels about monkeywrenching could inspire real-world copycats.

Missouri among several states considering legislation to ban certain books from school libraries.

The state's pioneering law could set limits on the industry's profits, and impose fines on those that exceed it.

Models show that currents could slow by more than 40 percent within 30 years, with potentially devastating effects on the ocean's ability to store carbon.

The woman was found Sunday night.