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When one of the largest accounting firms in the St. Louis area announced in February it was merging with a Charlotte, North Carolina-based company, employees and observers wondered what the new name would be.

Jesse Keyser quit a technology startup in 2005 because he wanted to own his own business. Now, he and his brother jointly own 50 franchises, including Sports Clips, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning and Ideal Image locations. Here's how they created their franchise empire.

Along with dropping the St. Louis service, the carrier said it was also eliminating long-haul routes to a few other destinations.

Following the news that a new documentary about George Michael, narrated by the late star himself, would be heading to movie theaters worldwide on June 22, we now have the…

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ALTON - Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido released information about a stolen vehicle and a quick arrest on Wednesday. This was Pulido's report: "At 1:09 p.m. on April 27, 2022, the Alton Police Department was notified that a Ford Excursion pulling a silver trailer was just stolen from the back of a business, located in the 300 block of Homer Adams Parkway. As officers began responding and began to investigate, a motorist reported the driver of a Ford Excursion that was pulling a silver trailer was driving recklessly southbound on Martin Luther King Drive. "Additional officers began responding to the location of the reckless driver. The driver and sole occupant of the Ford Excursion that was pulling the silver trailer was located, stopped, and detained without further incident on Liberty Street at Union Street. The Ford Excursion and the silver trailer were then officially identified as the vehicle stolen during the incident in the 300 block of Homer Adams Parkway." Chief Pulido said

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The state is trying to get the NFL team to move to the other side of the metropolitan area.

Memos from administrators this month outline struggles to distribute paychecks, with the CEO stating "this is not the way we want to do business, or treat our staff."

Republican senators push for federal environmental regulations over state control is “ironic,” Democratic opponents remarked during debate.

WELLSTON — St. Louis County Executive Sam Page on Wednesday said his administration is seeking to use up to $10 million in federal aid to expand programs at the MET job training center here and fund necessary repairs to the…

Boeing CEO laments deal with Trump for Air Force One planes

EAST ALTON - Beauty by Brandy is a new beauty salon that will hold its soft opening on May 2 at 20 Terminal Dr. Suite #106 in East Alton. Owner and operator Brandy Sparrowks said the store is a long-time dream of hers come true as she offers an ever-expanding array of beauty services to the area. “Beauty by Brandy is my very first salon that I have ever owned,” Sparrowks said. “I’ve done hair for 24 years, and then I recently trained in brow permanent makeup and I’m training in lip at the moment, and then eventually it’s going to be eyeliner.” Sparrowks said permanent makeup is commonly used as a solution for those who draw on their eyebrows but don’t want to do so every day and usually last 3-5 years. She said she also offers more temporary brow solutions, such as henna brows which last 6-8 weeks depending on your skincare regimen. Tooth gems and botox are among several other services on the way in the near future, Sparrowks said.

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Three teens have been charged in a deadly shooting Sunday of a cab driver in north St. Louis County.

BETHALTO - Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas Haine’s Office has charged a Clark, MO., man - Jay L. Hager - with a felony count of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. There is also an ongoing stolen vehicle investigation and Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon said he is a person of interest in that case. Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon provided this information about the arrest: "At 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022, a Bethalto Police Officer located a stolen vehicle parked at 100 Wesley Drive, Lot 12, East Alton. While conducting the investigation officers located a second stolen vehicle parked at the residence. East Alton, Wood River, and an Alton Officer responded and assisted in the efforts to contact the occupants of the residence. "Hager attempted to flee the trailer through the ground skirting but was stopped by officers. He was found to be in possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine and was taken into custody. "Hager is being held at the

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The vehicles are used to move soldiers and equipment across the battlefield while providing protection from small arms fire and the effects of artillery.

Favazz interviews Phil Collen of Def Leppard about their Busch Stadium show and their new record

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Randy Rand, founding bassist of the '80s glam-metal band Autograph, has died, the group announced Tuesday in a Facebook message. "It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts to announce…

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GRAFTON - The City of Grafton announced that it will host a Vaccine Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, sponsored by the Jersey County Health Department. The clinic will be held at the Grafton City Hall, 118 E. Main Street, Grafton. Vaccines available include COVID 19 (1st, 2nd, and Boosters; Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson), Shingles, TDAP, FLU, Hep A and Hep B. Free TDAP is available for those uninsured. The following insurances are accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry, Health Alliance, Healthlink, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare (under certain guidelines) and United Health Care.

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