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Homer G. Phillips Nurses Alumni celebrates 101st year
A federal trademark infringement lawsuit against developer Paul McKee, filed by the Homer G. Phillips Nurses Alumni Inc., challenging his use of the name Homer G. Phillips on a three-bed urgent care center on Jefferson Ave., is drawing closer to…
Spectrum outages again geez
St. Louis infrastructure repair company acquires Colorado business
A Chesterfield-based infrastructure repair company has acquired a suburban Denver company that provides pipeline rehabilitation services.
Guns N’ Roses add four new North American tour dates
Guns N' Roses are spending some more time on the road. The rockers just added four new North American dates to their current tour. The new shows include one Canadian date, October…
Supreme Court Puts 5th Circuit Ruling On Biden Admin Jawboning Of Social Media Companies On Hold For Shadow Docket Review
So, last Friday, the 5th Circuit released its opinion in the appeal of an absolutely ridiculous Louisiana federal court ruling that insisted large parts of the federal government were engaged in some widespread censorial conspiracy with social media, and barred large parts of the government from talking to social media companies and even academic researchers. […]
St. Louis sports hall of fame inducts lineup of legends
The names at Thursday night’s St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony really do leap off the page.
4 strategies to protect your business from falling victim to fraudulent activities
As digital transformation accelerates, businesses have renewed their focus on security, stability and fraud mitigation. That’s with good cause: The rapid movement of large amounts of money in today’s digital era provides ample opportunity for fraudsters to exploit any loophole they can find. This is further compounded by the continuous technological changes within corporations, which inadvertently open more avenues for these criminals.
“If you think about the speed at which money can move…
Eric Clapton covers Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind” with Bradley Walker
Eric Clapton is taking on a Willie Nelson classic in honor of the country legend’s 90th birthday, which was in April. Clapton has teamed with country/bluegrass artist Bradley Walker for a cover of Willie’s “Always On…
Blocker Instills Confidence In Explorers Football Team After Big Performance
ALTON – The Marquette Catholic football team posted its first win in over two seasons, snapping a 24-game losing streak. While it was a team effort, one player stood out thanks to a four-touchdown game. Senior receiver Duarell Blocker was all over the place in the Explorers’ 49-21 win over the East Alton-Wood River Oilers last Saturday. His four scores were all rushing from 23, 46, and 53 yards out. His 80-yard punt return was just the icing on the cake for Marquette. For his performance in the historic win, Duarell Blocker is a Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Athlete of the Month For the Explorers. Having a game with well over 200 yards rushing, head coach Eric Dickerson was thrilled with Blocker’s game. “Great kid,” Dickerson said. “Get the kid the ball and put him in a little bit of space. He had a great game.” Marquette is on the road in week four taking on Salem. The Explorers will be back at home next week against a tough
Troy Man Faces First-Degree Murder Charges After Strangulation Death
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Thursday that a Troy man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the strangulation death of the man’s mother. Neil A. Howard, 44, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The charges allege that, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, Howard caused the death of his mother, Norma J. Caraker, 60, by strangling her. At about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Troy Police responded to a request to check on the welfare of a resident at a home in the 600 block of Lower Marine Road. Officers were met at the residence by Howard. Inside the residence, officers located Caraker, unresponsive and not breathing. Efforts to resuscitate her were not successful. Howard was taken into custody without incident. “I commend the Troy Police Department and the assisting agencies for their tireless, thorough work,” Haine said. “Thanks to the efforts of our local police agencies – and the effort
UAW on strike at Wentzville GM plant as Auto Contracts Expire
St. Louis named fourth-best US city for 'bar hopping'
Bar hopping, also known to some as pub crawling, is an exciting way to support local businesses, enjoy a variety of drink selections, and explore the nightlife of any given city. New research touts St. Louis as one of the best places nationwide to make that happen.
Metallica releases live version of “Too Far Gone?
Metallica has released a live version of "Too Far Gone?", a track off their latest album, 72 Seasons. The performance was recorded during Metallica's August 6 concert at MetLife Stadium…
Ritenour teachers, students invited to the White House to celebrate back to school
Christina Andrade Melly, Missouri teacher of the year, brought along a colleague and three future teachers from Ritenour High.
Awesome TV Shows About Weed for the Fall
We’ve come a long way since the escapades of Nancy Botwin through the streets of Agrestic in Showtime’s “Weeds”. Since the acceptance of medical and recreational marijuana at the state level in the US, alongside the “new age of TV” there are tons of shows about weed - - or at least feature them heavily (to say the least!). With summer winding down and cooler days on the horizon, let’s take a look at some of the awesome shows about or featuring weeds.
Hazelwood Mom Faces Felony Charges for Assaulting Teacher
A 28-year-old mom living in Hazelwood has been charged with felony assault for attacking her daughter's substitute teacher. Prosecutors says Jasmine Chamberlain was upset at the teacher, so she punched her in the face. The teacher punched right back.
Drove out to Chesterfield yesterday morning hoping to access Howell island. Walked passed the entrance without seeing the police car parked at Fick Supply behind me. I chickened out and left. Several blogs suggested visiting in drier times like during…
Woman killed in fatal crash on 141 at I-70
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- A woman died in a fatal crash near 141 at I-70 Friday morning. St. Louis County Police are currently investigating the collision. Police were called to the Earth City Expressway at I-70 for a crash at around 7:45 a.m. They discovered an accident involving a minivan and a silver Ford SUV. [...]
With St. Louis jail on edge, aldermen buck mayor, aim to bolster oversight
A fissure is growing between St. Louis progressives, as they fight over how to fix a jail in chaos.
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