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Martin L. Mathews, the co-founder of the Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club in St. Louis, died this week at 97. Matthews spoke with former host Sarah Fenske in 2020. We re-visit this conversation to honor his memory.

The Bosley Family’s matriarch has laid political claim to St. Louis City’s new 14th Ward, the combined 3rd Ward and 5th Ward under ward reduction and redistricting. This month, 3rd Ward Committeewoman Lucinda Frazier and three others incorporated 14th Ward Regular Democratic Organization as a nonprofit. The club has not yet filed as a political … Continue reading Ward Consolidation Wars →

While Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan used to delight in trolling the press with controversial quotes, these days, as the band prepares to mark their 35th anniversary, he prefers to focus…

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Starting in their kitchen years ago, Freddie Lee and Deborah James now own a small strip mall in the 1900 block of Carr Street for making their sauce.

Here's a list of organizations, churches and non-profits around the St. Louis area hosting free Thanksgiving turkey giveaways and dinners.

St. Louis should make a promise to educate future generations of children, using the NFL-Rams settlement money.

WASHINGTON — Late Thursday a federal judge in Texas struck down the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, ruling that the program is unlawful, in a blow to 16 million student debt borrowers already approved for relief. The U.S. Department of Education now is no longer accepting applications for the program, according to the student […]

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Prog-rock fans, your ship has come in: Cruise to the Edge is returning for 2024. The cruise sets sail March 8, 2024, from Miami, Florida, aboard the Norwegian Pearl. It visits…

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On VETERAN’S DAY 2022, Veterans and active military receive 50% off single attractions and 10% off discounted entertainment combo passes with a Valid Military ID. Purchase in person to receive

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It’s Joe Gaurino’s 100th birthday, and the newly crowned centenarian is holding court.

CARROLLTON - Several violent, property crime, and other charges have been filed in Greene County over the past month, according to the most recent Greene County Jail Booking Report from Sheriff Robert McMillen’s office. Devin A. Krueger, 26, of Staunton, was charged with two counts of residential burglary, one count of burglary, two counts of theft, and two counts of criminal damage to property. He was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff on Oct. 26 and remains in custody. Hunter E. Neff, 19, of White Hall, was charged with aggravated battery, assault, resisting a peace officer, criminal trespass to a building, and consumption of liquor by a minor. He was arrested last Friday, Nov. 4 by the Roodhouse Police Department and has since been released on bond. Heather S. Sullivan, 37, of Roodhouse, was charged with two counts of theft between $10,000-$100,000, as well as a warrant for her arrest in Madison County. She was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff on Oct. 28 and

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Twenty years after being redistricted out of her seat at the Board of Aldermen, Sharon Tyus is set to claim another measure of redemption.

ALTON - The Annual Veterans Day Program at the Alton VFW Post 1308 on Friday morning was again an emotional time to honor those who have served their country. Elliott Ferguson, a U.S. Army veteran, and detective with the Alton Police Department was the keynote speaker. Shannon Yount, a Marine Corps veteran, was the master of ceremonies and provided the welcome for the event. William Perkins, also a Marine Corps veteran, provided the invocation. The Cub Scout Pack 8001 did the Pledge of Allegiance. Steve Corbitt performed the vocal rendition of the National Anthem. Alton Mayor David Goins read a proclamation. The Laying of the Wreaths participants was as follows: Medal Of Honor - Glenn Wilson, USMC POW/MIA - Tanya Degerlia Gold Star Mother - Lynn Lenker, escorted by Alec Dvorak Eagle Scout Alton Post 1308 & Auxiliary - Commander Wayne Able, and Auxiliary Senior Vice President Angie Able Army - Jeremony Lile Navy - Jake Lloyd Marine Corps - Brad Yount Air Force - Denise

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Borrowers are no longer able to apply for federal student loan forgiveness after a federal judge ruled against the program Thursday.

CARROLLTON - Several individuals have been arrested on drug and alcohol-related charges over the past month - from October to November 2022 - according to the most recent Greene County Jail Booking Report from the office of Sheriff Rob McMillen. Dale A. Smith, 34, of Jerseyville, was charged with the manufacture/delivery of 30+ grams of methaqualone, the manufacture/delivery of 10-30 grams of cannabis, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested by the Roodhouse Police Department on Oct. 19 and remains in custody. Hunter E. Neff, 19, of White Hall, was charged with consumption of liquor by a minor in addition to several other non-alcohol/drug charges including aggravated battery, assault, resisting a peace officer, and criminal trespass to a building. He was arrested last Friday, Nov. 4 by the Roodhouse Police Department and has since been released on bond. David R. Moore, 36, of Winchester, was charged with driving under the influence

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