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Calhoun County resident Kermit Bell is a West Point graduate and a retired Lt. Col from the US Army. Bell was drafted for WWII in 1946 as he attended Calhoun High School. However, he was granted the ability to finish school before he began his service. Bell went on to serve through Korea and Vietnam and settled into his optometry practice after earning his degree in Tennessee. Kermit Bell has played an orchestral role in efforts to build up the county’s infrastructure, including helipads, the county pool, Bell’s gym, the medical center, among other projects. “Serendipity governs what you do.” Bell’s close relationship with this concept has brought him across the country multiple times, often in ways he did not expect. “I was an enlisted man, not very experienced in anything. I had a high school education, but the Calhoon High School wouldn’t have gotten me too far.” Early on in Bell’s military career, he recognized his drive to becom

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ALTON – Alton School District 11 Superintendent Dr. Kristie Baumgartner announced today that National Education Association President Becky Pringle will be making a stop on her "Justice, Joy, and Excellence Tour" this Friday, April 22, 2022. President Pringle and Illinois Education Association President Kathi Griffin will be visiting two Alton Schools on Friday. The two will be attending a ribbon-cutting for Earth Day at East Elementary and watching a performance by the Alton High School choir and orchestra. Pringle and Griffin are scheduled to arrive at East Elementary at 1 p.m. on Friday. Over the past year, Becky has been visiting schools across the country meeting with members, and visiting schools. Becky is a middle school science teacher with 31 years of classroom experience and has distinguished herself as a fierce social justice warrior and defender of educator rights. The National Education Association represents over 3 million members across the country and is the larges

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With its catchy theme music from television theme show maestro Mike Post (Law and Order), and an interesting opening, Quantum Leap was something special that endures today. Its wild storyline could have fallen apart under a lot of weight but managed to keep its head up and keep viewers guessing and entertained as long as they didn’t look too hard at the insane logic of the science. Debuting on NBC from 1989 to 1993 the sci-fi series was something of a variety show of sorts with actor Scott Bakula (Dr. Sam Beckett) time traveling not just to different times but in different bodies. Bakula and his wise-cracking hologram guide Al (Dean Stockwell) were the magicians of this magic act. Both pulling their fair share of weight portraying the two likeable leads. Many an episode Bakula would deliver his trademark “oh boy” with each character he portrayed and then hear the signature majestic sound effect upon looking in the mirror. Though many episodes range from funny and zany

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Early this morning, allegations and strong criticisms against state Senator Steve Roberts were posted to a Twitter account apparently belonging to Amy Harms, a former law student who in 2015 accused Roberts of sexual assault. "Seven years. It's been seven years since @RobertsforSTL sexually assaulted me, a complete stranger, in public and then tried to blame me for what he'd done.

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Lambert International Airport announced Tuesday it will no longer enforce the federal mask mandate. This comes after the Transportation Security Administration announced that it is no longer enforcing a mask mandate for travel after a federal judge struck down the mandate extension on Monday. Lambert said face masks are no [...]

Renters and landlords in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County will now have a common place to seek emergency rental assistance starting Tuesday. The city and county will launch a unified portal for renters and landlords applying for the millions of dollars available through the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program at 10 a.m. Tuesday. You can access the portal by clicking here. Last year, St. Louis County received $29 million in federal funds for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program…

ALTON - Heaterz Hot Chicken is a Nashville hot chicken restaurant that opened last month at 1500 Main St. in Alton (former site of the Mini Corral). Owner Dan King said the community feedback has been positive so far, and some new menu items may be on the way. King said the idea to bring the heat to Alton came from his time in business school in Bowling Green, Kentucky - just north of Nashville. “My best friends in college were from Nashville and still live there today. They are nearly all in the culinary field and we saw a gap in the Alton area,” King said. “Nashville Hot is here to stay, and the flavor profile is unique. We believe in our authentic recipe, only known by Heater (our mascot) and thought it would flourish in Alton.” After several test trials, King said the Heaterz menu was designed to be simple and keep its fresh, quality ingredients affordable. “Heaterz stands out for many reasons,” he said. “The jumbo drumsticks

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ROCKFORD - Spring has arrived which means another golf season is upon us. And that has many golf enthusiasts racing off to area courses. Before tossing the clubs in the trunk, however, the first priority is getting your body ready for the long season. Hopefully, you’ve maintained some level of fitness during the winter. But if you spent the past few months watching Netflix from the couch, experts have some important advice in order to keep your body injury free, especially to start the season. “I would just start a stretching routine," says Matthew Davidson, a physical therapist with OSF HealthCare. "Start there, work on flexibility a little bit, range of motion, try and do what you can to counteract that stiffness that you seem to get over the winter months. Cardiovascular exercises are really good because they can not only build up that system, but improve blood flow and help with weight loss for those who might have gained a few pounds over the winter.” For the

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"I’m hoping that maybe 20 years from now, V15Able won't be needed because there’s more understanding," Letisha Wexstten said.

EDWARDSVILLE – Kidmania, the Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon’s annual consignment sale, will be held outdoors on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for general admission at Edwardsville High School at 6161 Center Grove Road in Edwardsville. Each year shoppers look forward to the opportunity to browse local vendors selling reasonably priced baby gear/furniture, infant through tween, and maternity clothing. This year, the Kidmania Chairs are switching things up to provide the best possible shopping experience. Mandi Ernst one of this year’s co-chairs states “We will be hosting the event outdoors again, rain or shine, at the EHS parking lot. We will have re-sell vendors as well as some marketplace vendors who will be selling new items. Having so many booths in one place makes it very convenient for shoppers to find the items they are looking for, for kids of all ages!” If your closets are spilling over with outgrown children’s

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O'FALLON - GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,305.00 in the month of March to benefit the O’Fallon Underwater Search and Recovery Team through their Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program. The Don’t Stop Donatin’ Jeans Program is funded by GCS employees who make monthly, monetary donations out of their own pockets to a local organization. By donating $15 or more to a specific organization, GCS employees are able to wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. This year, GCS Credit Union is focusing on giving back to the 18 counties that they serve. March’s focus was on St. Clair County. GCS Credit Union proudly raised $1,305 for O’Fallon Underwater Search and Recovery Team. OUSART is a nonprofit organization that helps local law enforcement, fire departments, insurance companies, and our community recover things underwater. In addition to their recovery efforts, OUSART also visits local schools to help

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GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois has wrapped up the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program for 2022. Girl Scouts were out in full force, hosting cookie booths and making door-to-door sales all throughout Southern Illinois. Their hard work paid off, as girls in Southern Illinois sold 718,485 packages of Girl Scout Cookies this year. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being All-Star Cookie Entrepreneurs for their respective areas: Kaitlyn Gillson from the Alton/Godfrey/Wood River/Roxana Service Unit sold 1,856 packages Alexis Brown from the Alton/Godfrey/Wood River/Roxana Service Unit sold 1,033 packages Katelynn Norman from the Bethalto Service Unit sold 1,360 packages Payton Smith from the Collinsville Service Unit sold 750 packages Mari Short from the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Service Unit sold 1,890 packages Dawn Jones from the Granite City/Madison/Venice Service Unit sold 924 packages Layla Basso from the Highland Service Unit sold 1,000 packages

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The victim, 31-year-old Rodnee Willis, died at a hospital.

O’FALLON — As April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Wound Care Center aims to educate the public on common foot wounds and treatment. Right now, nearly 7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than 2 million of those are suffering from diabetic foot ulcers. “Many suffering from chronic wounds have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as they have delayed needed care during the past two years,” said Casandra (Cassie) Roy, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, for the center. “The most common types of foot wounds are diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and pressure ulcers. Our team of caregivers are trained in treating these chronic wounds and non-responsive conditions.” For those suffering from wounds on their feet, many of these untreated and undertreated wounds have resulted in amputation, according to a study from the American Diabetes Association . Managed

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - IMPACT Strategies is proud to announce that General Superintendent Frank Malone received the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council’s GC Field Employee of the Year award at the Council’s Neon Awards Gala, held April 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. ASA members nominated and cast votes for the award. The GC Field Employee of the Year award goes to the field employee that consistently goes above and beyond, fostering strong relationships and creating successful partnerships between subcontractor and general contractor. Frank demonstrates excellence through his ability to genuinely connect with both subcontractors, tradesmen, and clients. He has an effective and contagious work ethic that unites his team and demonstrates strong character. Frank Malone has more than 22 years of experience in the construction industry. He joined IMPACT Strategies in 2016 as a superintendent and has been a valued team member on several of the firm’s

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Bob Dylan has announced a new U.S. tour leg that will see the 80-year-old folk-rock legend and his band visiting a variety of West Coast cities. The trek kicks off…

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Toni Cornell, daughter of the late Chris Cornell, performed her cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" during Monday night's episode of The Late Late Show with James Corden. The 17-year-old…

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Craft Alliance is pleased to present Other Ways of Knowing, a solo exhibition with Kansas City-based ceramic artist Casey Whittier.   Like so many of

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