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BUZZ MAGAZINE – The Rose Bowl is the oldest bowl game of all, and many college football fans think it is the greatest. A Macoupin County man was a star of that game in 1957. Don Dobrino, who became a high school coaching legend at both Gillespie and Mount Olive, played a pivotal role in helping Iowa run past Oregon State 35-19 in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day 1957. It was the final game for Dobrino in a standout career with the Hawkeyes. Before that, Dobrino was one of the top

ST. LOUIS - We have a few spotty light rain showers out there this morning. These are expected to wrap up by mid-morning. We'll see breezy conditions again today but after a chilly morning, temperatures should be able to pop into the mid 40s this afternoon along with increasing sunshine. Another front comes through this [...]

A recent Consumer Reports investigation has found that many protein powders and shakes contain troubling amounts of lead. A study of 23 protein products suggested that many powders could have risk due to lead contamination. The experts reviewed dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements, including powders and ready-to-drink shakes. Testing showed that plant-based and chocolate flavors had the highest lead levels. Dairy-based options typically had lower lead levels but were not completely

BELLEVILLE — Sgt. Cerether White of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department retired on Jan. 2, 2026, concluding a 25-year career marked by diverse roles and commendations. White began her service as a correctional officer on Dec. 18, 2000. During her tenure at the county jail, she was selected for the Special Operations Response Team (SORT). She later served as a D.A.R.E. officer and worked with the Drug Tactical Unit before her promotion to the patrol division in

JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community Middle School has officially released their 2nd Quarter Honor Roll lists, recognizing several students for their hard work over the past quarter. 5th Grade Honor Roll: Adisyn Baker Kennadi Bland Thalia Calan Cade Crotchett Aubrey Cummings D’Angelo Edwards Jase Federle Una Faye Garland Jaxon Howell Jaelyn Kendall Blayklee Klunk Jayla Lane Adalynn McGiffen Clayton McKinnon Aubree Metcalfe Xander Rushing Korbin Ruyle Jase Strebel Han

EDWARDSVILLE – Lashly & Baer, P.C. announced today that it will open a new office in Edwardsville, Illinois, at 122 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, effective January 1, 2026. The new location expands the firm’s presence in Illinois and reinforces its long-term commitment to serving clients throughout the Metro East and surrounding communities. For more than a century, as a full-service firm, Lashly & Baer has developed a very diverse and extremely loyal base of local, regional

COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville, Illinois, Fire Department has become the first fire department in the St. Louis region and among the first in Illinois to deploy the new ZOLL EMS and Fire Zenix Cardiac Monitors in active service. This recent announcement marks a significant step in the department’s ongoing efforts to enhance pre-hospital emergency care and improve patient outcomes. After a thorough evaluation of available cardiac monitor platforms and consideration of long-term

EDWARDSVILLE - State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is inviting the community to help put a smile on the faces of local seniors this Valentine’s Day! She is encouraging students, scout troops, churches, families, and community groups to create heartfelt, homemade Valentine’s Day cards for residents in long-term care and assisted living facilities across the 56th District. “This is a simple way for our community to come together and show our seniors how loved and

Letter To The Editor: In 1837, in a small river town in Illinois, a mob decided it was done debating. Elijah Parish Lovejoy — a minister, newspaper editor, and abolitionist — was not killed because he attacked anyone. He was not killed because he broke the law. He was killed because he refused to stop publishing ideas that others found dangerous. Four times his printing press was destroyed. On the fifth, the mob came for more than metal and ink. They came for the man himself. Edward

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — A native of St. Louis, Mo., recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Airman Joseph Parker, a 2025 Oakville High School graduate, joined the Navy six months ago. Today, Parker serves as a U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guardsman. “I joined the Navy to ensure a better future for myself and my future family,” Parker said. Established in 1931, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard is the official

BUZZ MAGAZINE – The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) will host their annual Winter Wine and Cheese Reception on Wednesday, January 28 from 4:30- 7:00 p.m. in the museum building at 715 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, Illinois. The event is a fundraiser to help cover operating expenses for the Madison County History Museum and Archival Library. A suggested donation of $25 can be paid by check, cash, or credit card at the door. The public is invited to attend. The museum has been

A new 9.1-megawatt solar array will help residents of Waukegan, Illinois, reduce energy bills. State incentives for low-income solar made the project possible.

St. Louis has been through both losses (more than once), so we have some advice for our little brother, Kansas City.

In 2012, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback cut income taxes with promises of economic growth. Instead, the state faced years of budget shortfalls, education cuts, and credit downgrades. Just five years later, the Republican-controlled legislature voted to override Brownback’s veto and restore the income tax.  Missouri is now debating a similar tax path at the same […]

Headlines from the Jan. 10, 1926, front page include: Auto beats train time on state Highway No. 2