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Lamar Johnson was exonerated less than a week ago after serving three decades in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.  He walked out of prison with little more than the clothes on his back.  “Having been home just a few days, the difficulties of starting a new life after a wrongful conviction are fresh […]

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COTTLEVILLE, Mo. -- Sauce on the Side is opening up its eleventh St. Louis area location in St. Charles County. The local chain is known for their hand-crafted calzones, salads and desserts. The newest location will be in the Cottleville Landing shopping center near Farm & Home Supply. “We are extremely excited to be opening [...]

WOOD RIVER - C&B Boiled Bagels is making steady progress on the interior of its future location in downtown Wood River, which is slated to open later this spring on April 1. The shop will bring New York-style bagels, Schmears, and bagel sandwiches to Wood River and contribute to the city’s downtown revitalization. Matt Herren, co-owner and co-founder of C&B with his wife Amy, said several improvements have already been made to the interior so far, and they’re currently waiting on parts to renovate the storefront. “We’ve put in all-new electric and plumbing service, new HVAC service, put in a new roof, framed out the service area, employee bathroom, and the floors are done,” Herren said. “We are just waiting on a new storefront - so all-new glass in the storefront, new front doors. As soon as those go in and as soon as Ameren hooks up our electric service, we’re moving forward.” Herren said C&B will be a “traditional New Yor

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JERSEYVILLE - Vicki Watkins has left a legacy for drill team and dance in Jersey County, and recently, she was inducted into the Illinois Drill Team Association Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Springfield. Watkins' induction was done at the February 11, 2023, IDTA State Finals at the Bank Of Springfield Center. IDTA HOF Inductees are nominated and voted upon by the IDTA Officers and Board of Directors. Alex Foster of Jerseyville, IDTA Certified Execution Judge and 2020 IDTA Hall Of Fame Inductee, introduced and presented the honor to Vicki Watkins, Certified IDTA General Effect and Legality/Penalty Judge. Vicki has been involved in IDTA for over 37 years, having served as the JCHS Dance Team Coach from 1986-1999, and for five IDTA State Championship JCHS Dance Teams from 1991-1998. Vicki said she was "deeply humbled" by her induction into the IDTA Hall Of Fame. "I cannot fully explain how meaningful it is to me to be included in this group of exceptional dance colleagues

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This is "The Three Shades," in the Rodin Museum in Paris. My question is why it was installed so that the Eiffel Tower is sticking up through the middle shade. The placement is obviously deliberate, but why? Is it meant to convey something? Did it just seem funny to someone? Or what?

Two St. Charles teenagers have been arrested and are facing charges for the shooting death of a Lake St. Louis girl.

The team will play its first game on Saturday, Feb. 25. Their first home game will be on March 4.

Four months after temporarily moving to University City, Taqueria Morita will return to the Cortex Innovation District in April. Taqueria Morita opened outside of Michael and Tara Gallina's upscale Cortex restaurant Vicia (4260 Forest Park Avenue, 314-553-9239) last May. The concept became a go-to spot for regional Mexican cuisine, but winter caused the outdoor restaurant to relocate to Winslow's Table in University City.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Popular country and rap artist Jelly Roll is coming to St. Louis this summer. He will be playing the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater on August 19, 2023. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, is an American rapper and country music artist. He was born [...]

Rev. John Berry Meachum founded the first Black church west of the Mississippi River and defied unjust state and city laws to educate Black youth in the city.

Florissant  Partners with National Community Development Planners Florissant has appointed Retail Strategies, the leading national community development firm, to develop and execute a tailored retail recruitment plan. This partnership will be essential in continuing the city’s growth in retail and commercial business. “Retail Strategies shows a great level of commitment to the cities they represent,” […]

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WORDEN - The Mardi Gras celebration, 'Wordi Gras,' in Worden was once again a huge hit, and Rick Landrem, of the Yellow Dog Bar and Cafe, said with the perfect weather on Saturday the event was simply “spectacular” this year. Landrem said the beauty of the event is everyone has fun from young to old, and it is a perfect Mardi Gras celebration year in and year out. He said the event means so much every year to the businesses in Worden, including the Yellow Dog Bar and Cafe, which serves fresh Jumbalia all day long, along with corn dogs, cheeseburgers, and alligator on this particular day. The heavy presence of trucks, tractors (old and new), farm equipment, and country feel makes it special each year. “Our food is homemade except for the alligator of course, which is brought in,” he said. “About 99 percent of the people who come that day know Worden exists because of Wordi Gras. It is a huge event. Once again, we didn’t have any problems, everybody

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St. Louis culinary wunderkid Juwan Rice started his own catering company when he was in high school. In 2021, he founded J Rice Spice, a spice and sauce company. More recently, he's hosted a series of pop-up dining experiences.

Before there was Tulsa or the Red Summer, there was East St. Louis. In 1917, one of the bloodiest race wars took place on this ground.

Two men from a Dallas, Texas, suburb have been charged in St. Louis County for child sex trafficking.

Mexican on Main Street with a Touch of Kindness is the Perfect Dining Combination By Lisa Kampeter Sometimes you just need a night out, and when it’s with the girls, even better. For this month’s Dining Divas outing, the comradery and bonding were way more important than the dinner and the restaurant. And when you […]

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