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Murder, Assault Charges Filed Following Fatal Crash That Injured Officers

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Terrell Jackson, 22, of Florissant, Mo., has been charged with second-degree murder and other felonies following a head-on crash that killed two passengers and injured two St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers, authorities said Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The charges include: Two counts of Murder 2nd Degree - Felony Murder - During Perpetration/Attempted Perpetration/Flight from Perpetration of a Felony, a Person Dies Two counts of Assault

Cold Weather on the Jobsite: Planning Ahead for Winter Conditions

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As winter weather settles into the St. Louis region, contractors and employers are once again managing the risks that cold, ice and snow bring to jobsites, yards and warehouses. Cold stress, slips and falls, and winter driving hazards can affect productivity—and more importantly, worker safety — if they’re not addressed proactively. Maryanne Heuer, compliance assistance […]

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Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics to Host Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

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CARLINVILLE – Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at 20733 North Broad, inside ImpactLife Donor Bus. What: Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics Community Blood Drive When: Monday, February 9, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Where: ImpactLife Donor Bus, 20733 North Broad, Carlinville, Ill. Appointments: To donate,

Ackerman Special Ed Teachers Honored

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SDS St. Louis County Educators Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award Ackerman School special education teacher Lisa Lockhart and behavior analyst Kristen Chuvala have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award. National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school […]

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STOMP making return to Fabulous Fox

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          THE INTERNATIONAL PERCUSSION SENSATION            RETURNS TO THE FABULOUS FOX FROM MARCH 6-8 STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to The Fabulous Fox for four performances only March 6-8. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation for more than 30 years, having performed in […]

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Alton Sex Offender Faces Felony For Registration Failure

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ALTON – Alton police have charged a local sex offender with failing to register after he plead guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse earlier this month. Robert P. Glover, 53, of the 3700 block of Franor Street in Alton, was charged on Jan. 21, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender. On Jan. 19, 2026, Glover allegedly failed to register as a sex offender with the chief of the Alton Police Department within three days after being convicted

East St. Louis Catholic School Welcomes New Principal Kenneth Nance Jr.

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School, the last remaining Catholic school in East St. Louis, invites prospective families, community members, and supporters to attend its Open House on Sunday, February 01, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the school’s campus, 8213 Church Lane. The Open House offers families an opportunity to tour the school, meet faculty and staff, learn about academic programs, and explore how Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School nurtures the whole child through

UPDATE: Suspect Charged for Death of Woman Found Dead on January 19

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UPDATE: On January 23, officers located and arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with this incident. The Circuit Attorney’s Office issued charges against the man for Murder 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Resisting Arrest. UPDATE: The deceased woman has been identified as 40-year-old Lindsey Smith of Richmond Heights, MO. A death investigation has officially […]

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Mitch McCoy

Support Women-Owned Businesses and Oasis Women's Center at Upcoming Galentine's Event

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ALTON - Community members have the chance to shop at women-owned businesses and support Oasis Women’s Center at an upcoming Galentine’s Experience event. From 4–8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Post Commons in Alton, True North Aesthetic Co. owner Mandie Clark will host a vendor fair featuring female entrepreneurs. Services range from permanent jewelry to vitamin injections and more. Clark hopes many people come out to enjoy the Galentine’s Experience while

Letter To Editor: Marsie Geldert-Murphey Responds to Alton Steel Closure  

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Letter To Editor: The following is a statement from Marsie Geldert-Murphey, candidate for Illinois State Senate in the 56th District , in response to the sudden closure of the Alton Steel plant : “The news about Alton Steel is devastating. It’s devastating for our community and, more importantly, for the 250 workers and families who woke up to their lives being turned upside down. “For so many families, this was more than a job. It was the stability they built everything