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IMPACT Strategies Adds Two to Office Staff
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 […]
Techdirt Podcast Episode 336: The DSA Is A Mess, But Will Now Rule The Internet
There are big internet regulatory changes coming in the EU, with the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act. Each is a huge bundle of new rules that could drastically change the future of the entire internet, and today we’re focusing on the DSA, which is set to come into force in 2024. Emma […]
St. Louis man charged with threatening to kill woman, judge in custody battle
Daeshawn N. Sloan, 26, sent hostile messages to the mother of his children, the mother's attorney, and the judge presiding over their child custody case, police wrote in a probable cause statement.
Trunk-or-Treat Has Killed Halloween as We Know It
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.
Emerson Mulls Move From St. Louis in $14B Blackstone Deal
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.
Eye Envy Studio Hosting Soft Opening
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
St. Louis loses jazz giants Jeanne Trevor and Dave Venn
Trevor, 84, and Venn, 83, both began their careers in the early 1960s in Gaslight Square, the venerable entertainment district in midtown St. Louis.
St. Louis-based financial services giant Stifel inks sports sponsorship deal
The sports-related deal is just the latest for the St. Louis-based wealth management and investment banking company.
St. Louis sees no GDP growth through August, study says
The St. Louis region through August this year saw no growth in its gross domestic product, according to a new study from a business school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
STL deputy robbed, carjacked near Enterprise Center
Two shot, killed after fight breaks out in East St. Louis
Two men were fatally shot after a fight broke out early Tuesday morning in East St. Louis.
ArchCity Defenders co-founder disciplined by Missouri Supreme Court
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court put the law license of one of the founders of a St. Louis public interest law firm on probation Tuesday.
Lunchtime Photo
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"
Deputy in uniform robbed of gun in carjacking after St. Louis Blues game
"We've never had a deputy actually get robbed. We've never had anyone this bold. This again, we're in St. Louis. ... This scares me," Betts said.
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Celebrates St. Louis’ Historic $10.6 Million Investment in Local Arts and Culture Through American Rescue Plan
Jones et al celebrated the passage of Board Bill 66, allocating $10.6mil in ARPA funding to assist the art and culture industry’s recovery efforts.
No ‘magic’ mushrooms for Missouri’s troubled vets, legislative panel says
Nearly 150 Missouri military veterans died by suicide last year.
Taylor Swift Snubs St. Louis on 'The Eras' Tour
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.
Biden seizes on high oil profits ahead of the midterms
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 [...]
SIUE's Elford Awarded Fulbright Specialist for Second Time in Finland
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