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The seven-day average of new virus cases in St. Louis County was 247 on Tuesday, up from 82 one month earlier.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Kentucky Derby is notorious for its showing of not only incredible horse racing but also fabulous hats and fascinators brimming with color and flowers galore. During the main event on Saturday, May 7, Rich Strike stunned audiences worldwide with its top finish at the 148th Kentucky Derby. In preparation and anticipation of the big race, the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society hosted a festive derby event, “All About That Hat,” on Tuesday, May 3 at The Outlet at Edison’s in Edwardsville. Fit with a red carpet entrance and derby-themed lunch, music, and games, the lunch reception featured awards for Biggest Hat, Best Hat, Most Glamorous, Dapper Dan, Glitzy Gal, Hattitude, and more. Meridian Society President Ethel Shanklin shared the mission of the Meridian Society. “We are an auxiliary organization of the SIUE Foundation, and we promote leadership and philanthropy and invest in SIUE community-based projects,”

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A rural tax credit program that could have benefited a powerful Columbia real estate developer was removed from the final version of the bill.

As the weather heats up, so do this summer's music festival announcements. Twangfest — a grassroots music festival featuring genres such as Americana, pop and rock — will return after a two-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic with four days of music. Once produced by the community radio station KDHX, the fest now operates independently as a nonprofit organization with sponsorship from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.

The South Grand restaurant scene is about to get even more vibrant thanks to three well-regarded industry players. Salve Osteria (3200 South Grand Boulevard), a new restaurant from Natasha Bahrami, Michael Fricker and Matt Wynn, will bring an Italian, Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired menu to the restaurant space formerly occupied by Cafe Natasha's. The new restaurant will serve as a culinary complement to the Gin Room, which will continue operating in the space, creating an immersive food and beverage experience grounded in genuine hospitality.

Yesterday in federal court, St. Louis County resident Tawonna Ellis was charged with one count of wire fraud for fraudulently applying for and receiving $20,832 through the Paycheck Protection Program for a retail business that does not actually exist. According to her indictment, in April 2021 Ellis submitted a PPP loan application that stated she ran a "merchandise-retail business" that did $100,000 in gross revenue in 2020. The indictment states that Ellis "created the fictitious sole proprietorship for the purpose of receiving a PPP loan."

The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned shortstop Paul DeJong to the minors after a rough start to the 2022 season.

Police ended the hunt for the suspect at about 1:30 p.m. and are following leads in the area.

ALTON - Marquette Catholic cheerleader Trinity Thomas has been honored with a Division I scholarship to Alabama A & M University and has chosen a biology/psychology study focus. "I chose this college because of the history and the community they have," she said. Trinity Thomas is the Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete of the Month for the Explorers for her efforts as a cheerleader. Trinity has been active in both Yearbook Club and Art Club and on the honor roll at Marquette Catholic. She said Marquette gave her a hardworking mentality and was a positive experience. She is the daughter of Eric and Kenya Thomas of St. Louis.

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Located in the new Trace on the Parkway development, it marks the first non-Italian restaurant from MDP Restaurant Group and restaurateur Michael Del Pietro.

CBD Kratom, a St. Louis-based retailer of cannabidiol, or CBD, products has named a chief operating officer from within its ranks.

The law firm had operated for 42 years, but rival Capes Sokol recently hired three of its partners along with several other employees.

St. Louis police announced Tuesday they had arrested a 28-year-old woman in connection with the deadly shooting.

The new venture will feature seasonal, Mediterranean cuisine from Matt Wynn paired with amaro, spritzes and natural wine.

The St. Louis network of companies acquired a firm it says has built a reputation for working with high net-worth clients with "down-to-earth expertise."

Reporting back on our commitments.

The concept, described as 'years in the making' in a Tuesday news release, will breathe new life into the space at 3200 S. Grand Blvd.