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VIDEO: Cards Fan Chris Rock Catches a Game: ‘I Love St. Louis'

2 years 7 months ago
Funnyman and apparent Cardinals superfan Chris Rock swung through town this past weekend for a pair of shows at Stifel Theater on June 11 and 12, and then spent the following evening catching a game at Busch Stadium while expressing his love for St. Louis. Rock spent his first night off since embarking on his Ego Death world tour at Monday's game, watching the Cards defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates while sporting a blue Cardinals baseball cap. During the top of the fifth inning, Bally Sports Midwest on-air talent Jim Hayes sat with Rock for a chat, during which time the comedian shared his love for the city.
Daniel Hill

Vehicle may be connected to Town & Country shooting

2 years 7 months ago
TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. - A retirement community employee was shot outside of Gardens Villas West Tuesday night. He remains in critical condition at the hospital. Police are now asking for the public's help to identify a vehicle that may have been in the area at the time of the shooting. "The investigation has been [...]
Joe Millitzer

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 7 months ago
If you visit Paris and haven't been to the Musée Rodin, I highly recommend it. Not only does it have lots of beautiful Rodin artwork, but the grounds themselves are beautiful too. It's a great place to admire some artwork and to relax while you're doing it. Another nice thing is that they don't screw ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum

South Roxana Police Officer Suffers Injuries In Apprehension Of Woman On Warrants

2 years 7 months ago
SOUTH ROXANA - A South Roxana Police Officer was injured after she responded to the 400 block of Southard Avenue for a theft complaint and to serve a warrant out of the county at 12:41 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. South Roxana Police Officer Chralene "Charlie" O'Dell attempted to arrest Michelle Emmerick for an outstanding warrant out of Jersey County, in addition to serving Emmerick with a local theft of service complaint. While attempting to take Emmerick into custody a struggle ensued where Emmerick fled into her residence. Officer O’Dell suffered injuries as a result of the struggle and was treated at the scene by medical personnel, South Roxana Police Chief Bob Coles said. She has had some bruising and swelling from the situation, added the chief. Emmerick was placed into custody and transported to the Madison County Jail for lodging. The case was presented to the Madison County States Attorney’s Office where a felony warrant for Aggravated Resisting Arrest with

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St. Louis Central Library Named One of the Most Beautiful in USA (Duh)

2 years 7 months ago
St. Louis is home to some of the nation’s finest architecture, and it keeps being recognized for its greatness. The latest honoree to receive accolades for its beauty is none other than the St. Louis Central Library (1301 Olive Street, 314-241-2288, www.slpl.org). Awarded the honor by Fodors.com, a popular website that offers travel advice and guides to destinations around the world, the Central Library made a list of the “11 Most Beautiful Libraries in the United States.” St. Louis is joined by cities including Seattle, Washington; West Palm Beach, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia and more.
Jenna Jones

Leopard cubs 'healthy and growing' at the St. Louis Zoo

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Two Amur leopard cubs born at the St. Louis Zoo in April recently had a health check-up. They are "healthy and growing" according to posts on social media from the zoo. Anya and Irina each weigh five and a half pounds and are about 18 inches long. They each have a [...]
Joe Millitzer

Alton Memorial OB Unit Earns Safe Sleep Designation

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON – Alton Memorial Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as “Gold Level” for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. “The Cribs for Kids Hospital Certification Program is a way to show our commitment to safe sleep and SUID reduction,” said Renee Strowmatt, clinical educator for the Women’s Health and Childbirth Center. “Gold level is currently the highest level of certification. We obtained this certification by educating families and staff about safe sleep, modeling safe sleep in the hospital and providing all families with sleep sacks, providing families in need with safe places for their infants to sleep, and reaching out to the community about safe sleep through social media and other activities.” The BJC Safe Sleep Collaborative has worked together to achieve the Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep Certification across the health care system. “At

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Senior Catcher Hank Bouillon Is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Southwestern Male Athlete Of The Month

2 years 7 months ago
PIASA - The Southwestern Piasa Birds senior summer league team may have lost to the visiting Gillespie Elite, but senior catcher Hank Bouillon still got some work done. He went 3-3 with an RBI in the 11-7 setback at Schneider Park against Gillespie. "Not bad, but I mean we still didn't win. That's the main thing," Hank said about his performance. With the loss, the Piasa Birds are off to a 5-2 start in their summer league. In the spring high school season, the Piasa Birds split the regular-season conference championship with Gillespie, so the two are setting the groundwork for a potential rivalry of some sort. Bouillon had an excellent spring season for the Birds. Bouillon is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. "That's our motivation for next year," Hank said about splitting the South Central Conference with the Miners. Head coach Brain Hanslow mentioned that his team has some big shoes to fill with the departure of his senior

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