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IMPACT Strategies Adds Two to Office Staff

2 years 11 months ago
IMPACT Strategies has added two new staff members at its Fairview Heights, IL headquarters: Melissa Rogers as Senior Accountant, and Debbie Nelson as Office Administrator. Melissa Rogers holds a master’s degree in accountancy from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Arkansas. Prior to joining IMPACT Strategies, Rogers worked […]
Dede Hance

Trunk-or-Treat Has Killed Halloween as We Know It

2 years 11 months ago
If you’re anything like us, you’re staring at a big full bowl of fun size Snickers this morning and wondering what in the heck you’re going to do with all of this Halloween candy. It seems like trick-or-treaters were few and far between this year. In fact, it seems like there are fewer of them each year and we know exactly what to blame: trunk-or-treat.
Jaime Lees

Emerson Mulls Move From St. Louis in $14B Blackstone Deal

2 years 11 months ago
Emerson Electric, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, could be leaving the area. The business announced on Monday that it will sell its Ferguson office space while re-examining the location of its headquarters.
Benjamin Simon

Eye Envy Studio Hosting Soft Opening

2 years 11 months ago
ALTON - Eye Envy Studio, a new beauty business located at 200 N. Center Drive, Suite E, in Alton, is hosting its official soft opening this weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. Owner and Founder Kayla Covington said visitors will have chances to win several prizes, including a free service, merchandise, and discounts. “The first person can get a free service,” Covington said. “I’m going to have a little food, some door prizes, stuff like that. I’m giving out a bag and it has some items with my company name on it - pens, keychains, flyers for 30 percent off - just like a ‘thank you’ for coming … little knick-knack stuff to appreciate the people coming out.” Covington added this is a free public event, and that she’s hoping for a good turnout. “It’s free to the public,” she said. “I would like for any and everybody to come out!” Eye Envy Studio offers everything from

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 11 months ago
This is someone waiting at the bright yellow doors in Les Andelys—which always looks like "Los Angeles" to me. I don't even know what these doors lead to. A school? I don't recall ever seeing a sign. POSTSCRIPT: And what was yesterday's photo? A lot of you got close, but the answer is: a pair ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum

Taylor Swift Snubs St. Louis on 'The Eras' Tour

2 years 11 months ago
Swifties across the land rejoiced Tuesday when Taylor Swift announced the dates for her "The Eras" tour. Her St. Louis fans were quickly disappointed though, to see that Swift had no plans to come to St. Louis. The "Cruel Summer" singer will still come to Missouri, but fans will have to drive to Kansas City to see her.
Maija Zummo

Biden seizes on high oil profits ahead of the midterms

2 years 11 months ago
The Biden administration is seizing on huge earnings calls from oil companies as it seeks to give voters a response to relatively high gasoline prices ahead of next week’s midterms. President Biden has repeatedly sought to place blame on the industry for the high prices, but has ramped up its rhetoric in the wake of [...]
Karl Evers-Hillstrom

SIUE's Elford Awarded Fulbright Specialist for Second Time in Finland

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Marti Elford, PhD, instructor in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, has been named a Fulbright Specialist for the second time by Fulbright Finland for her contributions to special education teacher preparation. “The competition is quite rigorous to be selected to join the Fulbright Specialist roster,” said Elford. “I am honored to be recognized for the contributions I have made to special education teacher preparation. Returning to Finland for a second time is a huge honor.” During her first stint in Finland in 2018, Elford spent six weeks working alongside scholars, researchers and professors to integrate technology into teacher preparation programs. Her acceptance to return to Finland as a Fulbright Specialist will involve her being part of special education faculty on developing processes and protocol for distance supervision of teacher candidates. “The two objectives

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