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Garden Glow

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year.   Celebrate the season with more than one million twinkling lights, beautiful projections,

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Rachel Huffman

63-Year-Old Man Dies In Fatal Crash On Illinois Route 127 At Illinois Route 143

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BOND COUNTY - A 63-year-old Mulberry Grove male died in a fatal three-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 127 at Illinois Route 143 in Bond County at 4:18 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2022. The man who died in the crash was identified by ISP as Robert L. Elmore. This is the ISP preliminary report on the crash: WHAT: Three-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash WHERE: Illinois Route 127 at Illinois Route 143, Bond County WHEN: November 25, 2022, at approximately 4:18 p.m. VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2013 Black Dodge Journey Unit 2- 2016 Gray Ford F250 Unit 3- 2004 Red Chrysler Town and Country DRIVERS: Unit 1- Robert L. Elmore, 63-year-old male from Mulberry Grove, IL – Deceased Unit 2- Justin P. Benhoff, 42-year-old male from Carlyle, IL – Transported to an area hospital with injuries. Unit 3- Ariel L. Bly, 25-year-old female from Greenville, IL – Transported to an area hospital with injuries.

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Bobby Bostic embraces freedom — and the judge who sentenced him to 241 years

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On November 9, Bobby Bostic walked out of the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City. Outside the gates, he embraced retired judge Evelyn Baker, who in 1997 sentenced Bostic to an astonishing prison term: 241 years. Without a chance for parole, the sentence effectively doomed Bostic to death behind bars. But that’s not what happened. After his release on November 9, Bostic discusses the path of his unlikely freedom, which included a reunion, and forgiveness, for the judge who sentenced him to more than two centuries’ imprisonment.

Bobby Bostic embraces freedom — and the judge who sentenced him to 241 years

2 years 11 months ago
On November 9, Bobby Bostic walked out of the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City. Outside the gates, he embraced retired judge Evelyn Baker, who in 1997 sentenced Bostic to an astonishing prison term: 241 years. Without a chance for parole, the sentence effectively doomed Bostic to death behind bars. But that’s not what happened. After his release on November 9, Bostic discusses the path of his unlikely freedom, which included a reunion, and forgiveness, for the judge who sentenced him to more than two centuries’ imprisonment.

St. Louis Airport Looks to Beef Up Livestock Flights

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This article originally ran in Aviation Pros on Nov. 23, 2022.  A new herd of passengers could soon be departing St. Louis Lambert International Airport. As part of a $47 billion budget approved by state lawmakers in May, the airport is set to receive $2 million to boost the number of outgoing flights carrying live cattle to other countries. Airport director […]

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Matt Fernandes

Laux Brickhouse Grille in Bethalto Makes Sizable Donation For Bethalto Police's Christmas For All Program

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BETHALTO - Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon announced another sizable donation for the department’s Christmas For All Event. Ross Laux, of Laux Brickhouse Grille in Bethalto, donated $1,000 for the event. Dixon said the donation brings the total raised to $17,340 for the fund-raising campaign. “Thank you Ross and Dawn Laux for supporting our program and this community,” Chief Dixon said. “Together, we are going to make this holiday season one to remember for a number of needing families in our region.” If you want to request to be part of the program or have a family you would like to recommend please leave a message on the Bethalto Police Facebook or contact Chief Dixon at 618-377-5266 ext. 7 or by email at mdixon@bethaltopolice.org. Participants of the program may purchase toys, clothes, food, or other essentials during their shopping event. Children from 0 to 18 are eligible, and the number of participants chosen depends upon the number of contributions

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Missouri Supreme Court denies stay for Kevin Johnson’s execution

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The Missouri Supreme Court late Monday night refused to delay the execution of Kevin Johnson, a St. Louis man sentenced to die for a murder he committed when he was 19.  The execution of Johnson, who was convicted in 2007 of killing a police officer, will be carried out during the 24-hour period beginning at […]

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Rebecca Rivas