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Murder Second Degree, Armed Robbery, Charges Issued On 17-Year-Old Suspect

2 years 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, August 28, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Zechariah West, 17 years of age, of the 1100 block of Lester Drive in St. Louis, Missouri 63138, for Murder Second Degree, Attempted Robbery, and Armed Criminal Action. West has been Certified as an adult. A booking photo of West is attached. West is being held on $500,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Upon investigation, it was determined that Zechariah West arranged to purchase marijuana from T. W. the juvenile victim in this matter. T. W. occupied the front passenger seat and was driven to the pre-arranged location; 1202 Eldor Drive, St. Louis MO 63138. Upon T.W.'s arrival at the location, Zechariah West approached the passenger window brandished a firearm and demanded T.W.'s property. Immediately

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Abortion is legal in California. Texas zealots need to get over it.

2 years 11 months ago
This is completely ridiculous: More than a year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, many conservatives have grown frustrated by the number of people able to circumvent antiabortion laws — with some advocates grasping for even stricter measures they hope will fully eradicate abortion nationwide. That frustration is driving a new strategy in heavily conservative ...continue reading "Abortion is legal in California. Texas zealots need to get over it."
Kevin Drum

Weekly earnings rose 4.3% in August

2 years 11 months ago
After adjusting for inflation, average weekly earnings increased at an annualized rate of 4.3% in August: Hourly earnings barely budged, but average hours worked increased 3.6%. This accounted for nearly the entire increase.
Kevin Drum

Court Tosses Arkansas Age Verification Law For Violating The 1st Amendment

2 years 11 months ago
Just after a judge granted an injunction against Texas’ adult content age verification law on 1st Amendment grounds, a judge in Arkansas did the same to that state’s social media age verification law. Trade organization NetChoice had challenged the law, and the court basically gave them a complete and total victory. Just like the ruling […]
Mike Masnick

County makes Narcan Kits available at County libraries

2 years 11 months ago

St. Louis County Library & County Department of Health Team Up to Fight Opioid Overdoses St. Louis County Library and St. Louis County Department of Public Health announced this morning that Narcan kits are currently available at 5 SLCL branches and will be expanded to all 20 library locations by the end of 2023. A […]

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St. Ambrose Catholic School Renames Library for Longtime Director

2 years 11 months ago
GODFREY - On Friday morning, students and staff gathered at the St. Ambrose Catholic School library for the unveiling of their new book vending machine and a surprise ceremony to honor longtime library director Maralee Juravich. Juravich, 92, has worked in libraries for most of her life. She has been with the St. Ambrose Catholic School for over 30 years. At the ceremony on Sept. 1, the school renamed its library to the Maralee Juravich Student Library to honor her. “One librarian, in particular, has been the backbone and the source of inspiration and the go-getter that makes this library happen year in and year out,” Principal Bob Baird said to the students, staff members and parents who were present. “Miss Maralee has been our head librarian for some 30 years, organizing this library and ensuring that students year in and year out can check out the books and can be passionate and excited.” The crowd cheered her on as staff members unveiled the new sign.

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