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Woman charged with shooting coworker at Family Dollar

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A woman was charged Wednesday for allegedly shooting a coworker at their job following an argument. According to Sgt. Charles Wall, a spokesman for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting took place just before 4:10 p.m. at the Family Dollar on North Florissant Avenue near St. Louis Avenue, in the [...]
Kevin S. Held

Navin's BBQ on South Grand to Close

2 years 10 months ago
South Grand barbecue restaurants Navin's BBQ (3559 Arsenal Street, navinsbbq.com) announced today that it would close at the end of service tomorrow. The restaurant, which opened in the Guerilla Street Food spot just steps away from South Grand in 2021, provided scant details on social media about the imminent closure, saying only that it was considering its plans for the future and that it would continue its relationship with Brother's Beer & Bourbon Lounge in Creve Coeur. "We appreciate the love and support we have received in the over two and a half years," it wrote in its post.
Jessica Rogen

This is when Archdiocese of St. Louis will announce changes to elementary schools as part of 'All Things New' plan

2 years 10 months ago
The Archdiocese of St. Louis said it will begin the consultation process next month with some Catholic elementary schools as part of the "All Things New" restructuring plan. In a press release Wednesday, the archdiocese said about one-third of its elementary schools will go through a consultation process to discuss the current and future status of the school. The archdiocese and its parishes operate over 80 elementary schools. The release said some schools will be recommended to close while others…
Sam Clancy

Ethics concerns a ‘thorn in their sides’ at U.S. Supreme Court, says NPR’s Nina Totenberg

2 years 10 months ago
NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg has covered the U.S. Supreme Court for about 50 years. As she gears up for a new court session that begins Monday, Totenberg discusses the cases she’s watching. She also talks about the headline-grabbing ethics concerns swirling around the high court, breaking the Anita Hill story in 1991, and her recent memoir, “Dinners with Ruth.”

Missouri adds the Hawken Rifle as a state symbol

2 years 10 months ago
- In August, a new edition was made to Missouri's state symbols: the Hawken Rifle. This rifle has its origins in St. Louis, thanks to Jacob Hawken, who initially began his journey in Virginia in 1808 before eventually settling in St. Louis in 1825.
Liz Dowell

The New FTC Amazon Antitrust Case Is Better Than The Last One, But Still Weird

2 years 10 months ago
It’s no secret that I think this FTC has been pretty disappointing and has missed a ton of opportunities to actually make things better for the public. For reasons I really don’t understand, it has filed a lot of antitrust cases against tech companies that have almost always seemed half-baked, resulting in a losing streak […]
Mike Masnick

North Alton-Godfrey Business Council Previews New Programs, Regular Meetings

2 years 10 months ago
GODFREY/ALTON - The North-Alton Godfrey Business Council (NAGBC) is as busy as ever, and they invite you to join them as they advocate for the community. NAGBC is made up of individuals and businesses in the Riverbend region. They meet once a month to network and update each other on local happenings and how people can get involved in volunteer efforts or boost their businesses. “It’s a little different dynamic than most of the other organizations in the area, and I think that has been the magic formula,” Martha Morse said. “When you go to that meeting, it opens your eyes to other things that are going on in the area that maybe you can participate in. You need to know those things. You need to understand the dynamics of our area and stay on top of it.” Morse is the NAGBC Chair of the Membership Committee and represents 1st MidAmerica Credit Union . NAGBC currently has around 150 members who meet once a month at luncheons led by President Zek

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Women-owned businesses bring inclusion and flavor to St. Louis’ business community

2 years 10 months ago
In the 35 years since the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 was signed into law, the face of entrepreneurship in the U.S. has changed dramatically. According to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, women own 43.2% of the nation’s small businesses. In St. Louis, 45% of the region’s nearly 250,000 small businesses are owned by women. While the pace of women’s business ownership continues to progress, experts agree work remains to address the unique…
PNC Bank

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 10 months ago
What dome should I put up today? How about a nuclear dome? Here are the two containment domes at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, taken on a hazy late afternoon. It's a funny thing: San Onofre was shut down a decade ago, but all the high-tension lines coming from the station are still up ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum