EAST ST. LOUIS - Delon Echols, 31, of Belleville, was convicted by a federal jury on Thursday, September 29, 2022, for sending MDMA through the mail with the intent to later distribute it. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Echols utilized the Dark Web to order MDMA from the Netherlands. Echols shipped the drugs through the U.S. Postal service to an unwitting individual in Mascoutah, Illinois. In August of 2019, the individual learned about the package containing narcotics and immediately went to the Mascoutah Police Department. Police discovered that 911.5 grams of MDMA was concealed in vacuum-sealed bags inside whey protein jugs to avoid detection. People who use MDMA usually take it as a capsule or tablet, though some swallow it in liquid form or snort the powder. The popular nickname Molly (slang for "molecular") often refers to the supposedly "pure" crystalline powder form of MDMA, usually sold in capsules. At trial, the individual discussed how Echol's
In the months of September, October, and November we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum as the foliage transitions through the
The new headquarters grows Intramotev's local footprint tenfold, with the ability to expand it further, and it's not your typical startup office: It includes more than 1,000 feet of private rail track.
St. Louis local PBS station Nine Network has produced a video examining career paths for women in the St. Louis construction trades. Nine Network has been a national leader in addressing workforce pipeline issues. Besides convening those working on creating pathways for future workers in our region, the station has produced rich media which can […]
Why is core inflation (i.e., underlying inflation not affected by food and energy) so high? Most analysts cite three reasons: First, there's high government spending, especially from the January 2021 stimulus bill. But that's back to normal: Second, there was increased consumer demand after the COVID-19 pandemic settled down. That was a problem in 2021, ...continue reading "What’s causing core inflation?"
Missouri lawmakers wrapped up their special session Tuesday when the state Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 million package of incentives targeting rural economic projects. The bill, passed 26-3, creates tax credits for fuel retailers to sell gas and diesel with higher blends of biofuels and to establish urban farms. It extends the life of incentives […]
The City of St. Louis Department of Health is hosting two new monkeypox vaccine clinics next weekend. The clinics will run from 10 a.m until 3 p.m. on Friday, October 14, and Saturday, October 15. To make an appointment to get the vaccine, you must first fill out a scheduling form.
In most cases, it does not do you any good to try to be funny in legal filings. In most cases, judges will not be that amused (even if those same judges sometimes try to make jokey rulings). In the world of the courts, the judges can be funny, but no one else should try. […]
This Apple Watch Portable USB Charger allows you to charge anytime, anywhere. With a built-in magnetic adsorption module, you can charge your watch immediately after contact. This charger has the ability to charge your watch within 2 to 3 hours fully. It’s lightweight and portable, so you can charge your watch while traveling, when working […]
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