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ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Area Foodbank is inviting the community to Share the Holidays by joining in the ‘Festival of Lights’, hosting its 5 th Annual Thanksgiving Together, and participating in the ‘38 th Annual Ameren Thanks for Giving Parade’. We believe that no matter what you’re celebrating or who you may be celebrating with, everyone should have a nutritious meal to share. On Saturday, Nov. 19, the St. Louis Area Foodbank will take its ‘Food on the Move’ mobile market trailer to the ‘ Festival of Lights’ at Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis. Stop by to learn more about the different holidays our community celebrates this time of year and how the Foodbank aims to provide food to those who struggle with access to food stores and/or transportation. This format allows our neighbors the dignity of selecting the foods they would like just as though they are in a store but at no cost to them. Your donation helps provide

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The Justice Department says it is investigating whether Missouri has violated civil rights laws by needlessly institutionalizing adults with severe mental illnesses.

Crew was reported missing in April of 2021 after leaving his home on Lake Drive in Cedar Hill.

The giveaways include seven different hat days, six T-shirt of the month days and nine bobbleheads.

Researchers are still learning and discovering what happens after someone has COVID-19 and what recovery looks like. Lasting effects of the viral infection are dubbed ‘long COVID’ by those experiencing mysterious conditions that linger well after harsh coughs subdue and fevers lower. Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, clinical epidemiologist at the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Washington University’s School of Medicine, discusses his latest long COVID research.

St. Louis filmmaker David Kirkman, co-founder of the Black Speculative Arts Movement Reynaldo Anderson, and multi-disciplinary creative Dacia Polk discuss the rising interest in Afrofuturism and why St. Louis is uniquely positioned to be a hub of Afrofuturist creativity.

WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway features approximately 2 miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music.   Open nightly from Nov. 11 to Jan. 1, including

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Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from

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One of St. Louis’ finest performers has left the building. Roland Johnson, the king of St. Louis blues and soul, has moved on to that great Stax studio in the sky.

ALTON - Alton High senior bowler Ben Mitchell got his 2022-23 season off to a great start on Nov. 12 with a six-game series of 1,301, which allowed him to finish fifth in the individual standings in helping the Redbirds finish seventh in the Gold Division of the Zach LeCuyer Invitational tournament at Camelot Bowl in Collinsville. Mitchell shot a three-game total of 655 in the qualifying round, then followed up with a 646 in the second round to finish with his 1,301 series, which featured a high game of 248 in the final game en route to his fifth-place showing in the tournament. He's been one of the best bowlers on the team for his four years for the Redbirds and is a very hard worker both on and off the lanes. For his efforts in helping the Redbirds become one of the better teams in the area, Mitchell has been named an Auto Butler male Athlete of the Month. Mitchell, who bowls for head coach Dave Meyer, felt very good about his overall performance during his interview that followed

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John Collins-Muhammad is objecting to a recommendation he repay the $19,500 in bribe money he accepted from the FBI.

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic junior Kaitlyn Hatley has been remarkable in both girls' cross country and track since she was a freshman. This post-season, she stood out in area girls in the IHSA Class 1A regional, sectional, and finally the state meet. Hatley started her parade with a first place in the Trenton Wesclin Regional 17:46.5 for three miles out of 100 girls who entered. She was second in the Benton Sectional, with a 17:08.20 clocking for 2.92 miles. Hatley was seventh at state in Peoria on a three-mile course with a time of 17:49.95 and earned All-State status for the third time. She has now been all-state in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. Kaitlyn also has been all-state in the 1,600 and 800 meters in track and field. Kaitlyn is a Byron Carlson Petri and Kalb Female Athlete of the Month for the Griffins. Kaitlyn's coach Jim Helton said he is so proud of Hatley for her development since qualifying for state as a freshman. Kaitlyn is exceptionally

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A Missouri institution will be featured in a television series that takes a deep look at American universities and colleges, told from the perspective of their student bodies.

WASHINGTON —  The U.S. Senate cleared a key hurdle to passing a marriage equality bill Wednesday, garnering even more than the 60 senators from both political parties needed to move past a legislative filibuster. The bill, which could win final passage in the Senate as soon as this week, would ensure same-sex and interracial couples […]

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Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.

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ALTON - Sophia Helfrich had a break-out cross country season this year for the Alton girls' squad qualifying from the regional as an individual and also improving her time at the sectional. Helfrich is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. Another freshman Monica Klockemper also stood out for the Redbirds, so the future looks bright in girls' cross country for the Redbirds. Helfrich finished in 21:30 in the regional for three miles and lowered her time to 21:10.73 at the Normal Sectional for 104th position. The Redbirds Head Girls Cross Country Coach Tammy Talbert said Sophia had never been in a 5K race until this season and didn’t know what to expect, but kept improving as the season endured. “She has a heart for competition and has a bright future,” her coach said. “She has already set goals for the future and I think she can attain them.”

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Two women who worked for the dealer brought discrimination claims against Tri-Star Imports Inc., alleging sex and racial bias.

The USACE said preliminary results showed no levels of radiation higher than "the level of radioactivity Mother Nature already provides."

"As an employee of Apple for over five years, I have unfortunately had to watch as the culture of this company has shifted from truly embodying a people-first mentality."