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South Central School registration dates set
The South Central School District has announced registration dates for the upcoming school year. South Central Elementary, Middle and High School students will be held on August 1st and 2nd at the Middle School at 503 South Madison Street in Kinmundy. Sign-up will be offered from eleven am to seven pm on Thursday, August 1st, and from nine am to noon on Friday, August 2nd.
Bears President Kevin Warren meets with Illinois governor to discuss stadium plan
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made clear that he does not think building a stadium for the Bears is a good use of taxpayers’ money, but yesterday he agreed to listen to what Bears President Kevin Warren had to say about it. However, after the meeting, Pritzker’s spokesman told...
Drug bust in Alton linked to EA investigation
Charges have been filed in an Alton drug bust that originated in neighboring East Alton. ATF agents joined officers from Alton, East Alton, and Wood River in executing the drug-related search warrant at a home in the 3,200 block of Duco Street in the Milton neighborhood around 4pm on Tuesday.
Greenville University In Book About Small Colleges
Greenville University is featured in the new book “Cool Stuff at Small Colleges,” written by V. Peter Pitts. This is Pitts’ second book on the benefits of attending small colleges, In the new publication, he examines 240 cool features at 120 colleges in the United States. Greenville...
PHOTOS: Passing Of The Muny Band Baton
Chris Woods recently retired as director of the Greenville Municipal Band. A special program about the history of the My Band was presented recently at the DeMoulin Museum in Greenville. Ryan Thomason was named as Woods’ successor. During the program, there was a ceremonial passing of the Muny Band baton…...
After 80 years, WWII soldier’s remains buried in southern Illinois
Tech Sgt. William Luster Leukering was a radio operator for the United States Army Air Force on a B-17 Flying Fortress when his plane was struck by enemy anti-aircraft ordnance during a bombing raid near Memmingen in southwest Germany on July 18, 1944. The 28-year-old Metropolis, Illinois native – along...
New Restaurant to Open in Alton
ALTON - Owner Lisa Brown promises “elegantly classy” vibes at her new restaurant in downtown Alton. The Renaissance X will host its grand opening from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Located at 401 Piasa Street in Alton at the former site of The Lovejoy, the restaurant will offer Sunday jazz brunches, craft cocktails, sports and more. During their grand opening on Friday, community members can enjoy music by Just In Time and a local DJ, vendors and food trucks.
Murphysboro hires a pair of soccer coaches
As the soccer scene in Southern Illinois has exploded in recent years, the Murphysboro boys’ and girls’ programs have been near the top of the heap in 1A. Both programs have been led by Michael Lydy. That changed Tuesday night when a pair of hires were made – Tim Bunselmeyer is the new head coach of the boys’ program and Matt Decker is the new girls’ coach.
Missouri Says It’s Vital to Boil Water in 1 Location Immediately
There are few things nastier than water that is unsafe. Missouri's Department of Natural Resources warns that there is one location where it's vital to boil water immediately. I saw that even Newsweek shared the word that Missouri was one of three states that suddenly have boil orders in place. I checked the Missouri Department of Natural Resources site and confirmed it's true. The villain is Fecal Coliform/E.Coli which has been detected in the water in this Missouri location current as of this writing.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Drought almost completely gone in Missouri
The drought in Missouri is almost completely gone, thanks to recent heavy rains. The latest drought monitor map shows only a small oval-shaped area of abnormally dry conditions that covers parts of Newton, Jasper, Barry, and Lawrence counties in southwestern Missouri. There’s also a thin sliver of abnormal dryness south of Branson along the Arkansas border.
St. Louis prepares for major earthquake with drills in streets, skies and waterways
An earthquake along the New Madrid Fault has just hit the Midwest, devastating many communities. In St. Louis, bridges have collapsed, roads are twisted, and buildings are crumbling. More than 40,000 people are trapped in Busch Stadium. Moments after the rumbling stops, hundreds of first responders scour the city on search and rescue missions.
Verizon to giveaway free backpacks at St. Louis stores
Verizon is giving away free backpacks at 13 stores in the St. Louis area on Sunday, July 28, in an effort to ease the financial burden of the back-to-school season, and will provide clear backpacks to meet various school district requirements.
St. Louis LEGO convention expands, adds more viewing times
The St. Louis LEGO Brick Convention will feature colorful and complex LEGO creations from artists around the US, as well as a Star Wars Zone, brick pits, and builds from St. Louis locals, with tickets available online.
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company expands operations in Potosi, creating jobs
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company, a leading provider of tire and rubber products, announced its expansion in Potosi, investing over $5.3 million and creating 10 new jobs. This expansion includes acquiring an 8-acre site in the Washington County Industrial Park for a 44,000-square-foot warehouse, distribution center, and fleet repair shop.
Lawyer for Bar:PM owner wants Gabe Gore's office sanctioned for 'hiding essential evidence'
ST. LOUIS — The lawyer for Bar:PM wants a judge to sanction the circuit attorney's office or drop the case against his client over prosecutors "hiding essential evidence," according to a court filing this week. In a motion for sanctions, lawyer James Wyrsch said Gabe Gore's office has refused...
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