ALTON - Leon Smallwood-Bey, the Alton NAACP Branch President, has issued a statement about the recent fights at Alton High School. The incident occurred on Aug. 30, 2023, and resulted in some expulsions, suspensions and charges. The statement reads as follows: “While we, the NAACP, are disappointed that so many students have been expelled/suspended, and some charged with criminal charges, we also still have to ensure that there is safety in our schools. The NAACP hasn’t made a statement before now because we wanted to talk to everyone involved. So we have spoken to the state’s attorney's office, the school superintendent, school officials, students, and some parents. Our goal is to ensure the safety of our students, to ensure they all have a chance to complete their education. "As a plan of action: The NAACP Alton branch recommends as followed: We recommend the hiring of more African-American staff members in order to help fill the cultural gap that the lack of African-American
This report [PDF], obtained by the newly-formed 404 Media, contains a lot of what we know, some of what we don’t know, and confirms a lot of suspicions. The reliance on data brokers for cell location data very likely predates the Supreme Court’s 2018 Carpenter decision. But it’s safe to assume this market really took […]
On Sunday, October 29, all of your dreams as an American can come true. Head to Earthbound Beer (2724 Cherokee Street, earthboundbeer.com) for the chance to drink some beer next to a real-ass bald eagle. Earthbound is known for its involvement with a variety of charities, but we're pretty sure that none of its events have included a 12-pound bird of prey previously.
The St. Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority under the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) of is seeking proposals to redevelop the St. Louis Ordnance Plant and St. Louis Army Ammunition Plant, locally known as the “Small Arms Plant” at 4800 Goodfellow. The site overlooks I-70. LCRA has determined that a retail-anchored development is most […]
The first five residents of a new community project have moved into their new tiny homes. On October 5, a community project aimed at assisting veterans officially opened its doors, presenting five military veterans with the keys to their new tiny homes.
After last month's big spike—mostly due to gasoline prices—inflation settled down a bit in September: But the news was mixed: CPI was down but core CPI edged up. That's both surprising and unwelcome.
Tower Grove Community Development Corporation (TGCDC) has completed the conversion of a two-townhouse dilapidated nuisance property into four new renovated affordable homes! The building located at 3804 Gravois became a target for TGCDC several years ago. As the owner and developer of 3800 Gravois (https://www.towergrovecdc.org/news/2019/7/8/tgncdc-makes-a-splash-at-3800-gravois-with-mixed-use-development), the adjoining four families are the front door to the southern part of Tower Grove South neighborhood. We know the importance of properly maintained and visually pleasing properties to help attract more investment. As you can see from the photos, the new tenants in the building will enjoy a fully updated and spacious home with professional in-house property management and maintenance. Rents will range from $775 per month for 1,000 sq. ft. 1-bedroom units.
Kent Ehrhardt, meteorologist at KMOV, just celebrated 25 years at the station. He's made a name for himself as a weather forecaster, but it wasn't always his plan.
Despite being the drummer in the biggest metal band in the world, the instrumental chops of Metallica's Lars Ulrich are often debated. The latest comments from frontman James Hetfield may…
Rod Stewart has revealed he refuses to perform in Saudi Arabia because of the nation’s treatment of women and the LGBTQ+ community. “I’m grateful that I have a choice whether or not to…
by Bob Clark, founder and executive chairman of the board of advisors, Clayco Businessman and philanthropist Chuck Feeney passed away on October 9th. He was best known for co-founding Duty-Free Shoppers (DFS) with Robert Miller in 1960. DFS grew to be one of the world’s largest luxury retailers, catering primarily to travelers and making Feeney […]
SMPS, (Society for Marketing of Professional Services) will offer the opportunity to view close-up and personal details from lost landmark St. Louis built elements. On Nov. 9 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM SMPS is planning a tour of the “Lost Buildings of St. Louis” exhibit at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington Boulevard, followed by […]
St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in […]
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