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Mason Ridge wordsmiths earn highest honors
A team representing Parkway’s Mason Ridge Elementary earned the highest honors in the 2023-2024 WordMasters Challenge – a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students annually. The fifth-grade team scored an impressive 197 points out of a possible 200 in the last of three meets this year, placing first in the nation.
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...
Three hospitalized after shooting in Ferguson Monday evening
FERGUSON, Mo. — Three people were hospitalized after a shooting Monday evening in Ferguson. The St. Louis County Police Department, which took over the investigation at the request of the Ferguson Police Department, said the shooting happened just before 5:30 p.m. on the 1000 block of Renshaw Drive. Ferguson...
Missouri judge overturns the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for more than 30 years
A Missouri judge has 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. Monday's ruling is likely to
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Jack in the Box employee struck by car over missing chicken strip: Police
ST. LOUIS – A dispute over a missing chicken strip resulted in a St. Louis woman striking a Jack in the Box employee with her vehicle, police said. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the incident happened on July 16 in the 4000 block of Lindell Boulevard, located in the city’s Central West End neighborhood.
Letter To The Editor: Youth Build Program One Of The Best Organizations In Area
Just a simple note to acknowledge one of the best, little known, organizations in the River Bend area. The "Youth Build" program at Lewis & Clark Community College which helps our area youth learn about building trades and help give them self worth and strength to become productive members of our community. It teaches them to believe in themselves and that they can be an asset to our community! They actually build/rehab homes and do all sorts of other projects. In the past they even put in the slopping concrete for our "Handicap" entrance to our Post.
St. Louis delegates back Kamala Harris after Biden exits presidential race
ST. LOUIS – Delegates in the St. Louis area are heading to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month and are jumping on the presidential bandwagon for Vice President Kamala Harris in droves the day after President Joe Biden exited the race. Vice President Harris announced she is...
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