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Public meeting on New Halls Fery Rd. safety

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MoDOT Hosts Route AC \ (New Halls Ferry Rd.) Public Meeting, Nov. 20 to Hear Plans. Comments     Staff and consultants with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public meeting for its Route AC (New Halls Ferry Rd.) Safety and Operational Improvements project. The meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 from […]

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Fatal Hit And Run Case Unfolds With Charges

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Michael Belleville, 51, of the 900 block of Regina Avenue in St. Louis, was charged Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and resisting arrest in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on June 26, 2025. According to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Belleville was driving a 2010 gold Nissan Altima northbound on South Broadway Avenue early that morning when he turned into a convenience store parkin

Fallen Iraq War Veteran, Sikeston DPS Police Officer Henry Franklin Honored

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SIKESTON, MO. — Global nonprofit Point 27 recently honored fallen Sikeston, Missouri Department of Public Safety Police Officer Henry Franklin, a U.S. National Guard Iraq War veteran who was shot and killed Oct. 6 while serving a warrant with his tactical team. Point 27, based in Atlanta, sent Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength dog-tag necklaces inscribed with Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God,” to the Missouri DPS office for

Historic House at MoBOG reopens

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ORIC LINNEAN HOUSE REOPENS AT MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN    The historic Linnean House is once again open to the public at the Missouri Botanical Garden.  The Linnean House was closed from May through this fall as it underwent extensive renovation to restore the greenhouse to its original purpose as an orangerie. Built in 1882, the Linnean House is the oldest continuously […]

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Annual Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade To Honor Military Service

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Annual Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in downtown Edwardsville, honoring military veterans in the community. Hosted by American Legion Post 199 with assistance from the Metro East Community Rotary Club, the parade will begin on North Main Street near the Eden Church parking lot. Participants will proceed south on North Main before turning west onto Vandalia and St. Louis streets. The parade concludes at West Street near

Two horses saved in Franklin County rescues

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Members of the Missouri Emergency Response Service - Large Animal Rescue (MERS) helped save two horses over the weekend in Franklin County.  Across both the rescues, the MERS teams traveled 51 miles.
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Alton VFW Post 1308 To Host Veterans Day Ceremony

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ALTON — Veterans and community members will gather at VFW Post 1308 for a Veterans Day event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The event, held at 4445 Alby St., will feature a presentation of the National Colors by local Scouts, a flag raising ceremony, the laying of wreaths, and the playing of taps, followed by food service. Commander Chris Miller, who oversees the post’s operations, including food preparation. The annual event aims to honor veterans positively and

Collinsville Commemorates Veterans Day With Special Program

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COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville will honor military veterans and active service members with a special Veterans Day program at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at the American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia Street. The event, titled "Honoring Our Heroes," will feature remarks from Retired Major General William Enyart, whose military career and community service are highlighted as reasons for his selection as guest speaker. The program follows a Veterans Parade sponsored by the American Legion and

Attorney General Raoul Highlights Recent Updates To Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

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CHICAGO – Ahead of Veteran’s Day, Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted updates to the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA), which safeguards Illinois service member’s military service and minimizes its impact on their civilian careers. ISERRA was implemented in 2019 to reflect the reality of the military’s operational reserve force for service members and employers. The act was amended and passed by the Illinois General Assembly

Granite City Sex Offender Detained After Allegedly Failing To Register

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GRANITE CITY – A local sex offender remains in custody after reportedly violating the Sex Offender Registration Act and committing multiple retail thefts in the area. Esmond L. Sanford, 51, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged on Nov. 5, 2025 with one count each of failure to register (a Class 3 felony) and his second or subsequent offense of retail theft under $300 (a Class 4 felony). On Nov. 4, 2025, Sanford allegedly failed to report weekly and in person to the chief