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7-20 Results From Highland Speedway
Saturday night was a race to remember a young man taken far too soon. Joshua Melton, a Triad High School graduate of 2022, found joy in working as a graphic designer, drifting, dirt track racing, and spending time with his friends. In March 2023, Joshua tragically lost his life in a car accident. To honor his memory, his family and friends have organized this race.
HSHS Announces Southern Illinois Market Leaders
Hospital Sisters Health System, or HSHS, recently conducted a blessing ceremony to commission four leaders to new roles within their organization. These leaders serve in HSHS ministries in the Southern Illinois Market, which includes St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.
East Peoria teen wins pool championship
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An East Peoria teen beat 257 other players in the 2024 American Poolplayers Association Junior Pool Championship in St. Louis. According to an APA news release, 16-year-old Cameron Adair took home the championship after facing players from 32 states in addition to Canada. Adair...
When a Monster Tornado Destroyed 4 Illinois Towns, Took 60 Lives
March 19, 1948 should have been like any typical morning in these Illinois communities. An incoming storm system had other plans. By the time most would wake that morning, a monster tornado had nearly wiped away 4 Illinois towns completely and took 60 lives. That terrible March morning in 1948...
Missouri judge overturns the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for more than 30 years
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn’t commit. The ruling is likely to free Dunn from prison, but it wasn’t immediately clear when that would happen. He has been serving a sentence of life without parole. St. Louis Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser’s ruling came several weeks after he presided over a three-day hearing on Dunn’s fate. Dunn, now 52, was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1990 shooting of 15-year-old Ricco Rogers. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore filed a motion in February seeking to vacate the guilty verdict. A hearing was in May.
Cardinals vs. Pirates: Monday, July 22, 2024
CARDINALS VS. PIRATES: MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024 — It’s hard to overstate the importance of this series for the Pirates. With the 100-game mark approaching, Pittsburgh sits just half a game out of a playoff spot. With a sweep of the Cardinals, the Pirates would definitely take over a playoff position at the end of the series. And with the trade deadline coming fast, selling won’t be an option for Pittsburgh as long as the Pirates don’t fall apart to end July.
Logos School honored as national School of Excellence
Logos School has been recognized by the National Association of Special Education (NASET) with a School of Excellence Award. NASET is a professional organization dedicated to supporting special education teachers, and its School of Excellence Award is awarded to schools that meet rigorous standards. The award process involves an evaluation...
Man gets 30 years for 2022 fatal robbery of St. Louis County cab driver
ST. LOUIS – The last of four men involved in the fatal robbery of a St. Louis County cab driver was sentenced on Monday in U.S. federal court. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Tywon Harris, now 21, “took the lead in planning” to rob cab driver Dewight Price on April 24, 2022.
The Fast Lane – July 22nd, 2024
– Did the Cardinals prove that they’re a legit postseason contender this weekend?. – Cards have strong interest in Erick Fedde and others. – Jordan Love won’t practice without a new contract?. – How do the Cardinals stack up against their phantom outfield?. – MLB Bold Predictions: Cardinals...
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