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Friday at Five – 5 Fall Conferences to Consider
Looking for a conference to attend this Fall? Check out our Friday at Five this week as we bring you five events to consider: 2024 DirectTrust Annual Conference, Civitas Networks for Health 2024 Annual Conference, HLTH 2024, 2024 Healthcare Leadership Conference, and RSNA 2024. 2024 DirectTrust Annual Conference. DirectTrust is...
Dad lauds Mayor Curtis McCall for saving his daughter’s life: ‘I’m thinking, she’s gone’
Daughter motionless was the scariest thing that had ever happened to Jarnell Dukes. He told how, while on an errand with his two kids in the backseat on Sunday, his 7-year-old daughter, Kennedi, unexpectedly stopped breathing. She didn’t have her inhaler on her and was experiencing an asthma attack.
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
2024 Women’s Cross Country Season Preview
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SLIAC) has released the preseason poll for the sport of women’s cross country. The Gorloks were selected to finish sixth out of nine teams for the 2024 season. 2023 Season Recap: In the third race of the season, Webster co-hosted the Inaugural Gorlok-Griffin Invitational where Natalie Kist and Kianna Patton led the way, placing 13th and 19th, respectively. Destiny Bridges , a transfer student-athlete competing for the ‘Loks this season, earned a medal at the Gorlok-Griffin Inv. with a 10th place finish. In the next race at Hannibal-LaGrange, Symphony Schodroski…
Chorus of Fools Theatre Company premieres 'Twice Upon a Stage'
Venue: Greenfinch Theater and Dive, 2525 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis. Story: A new company called Chorus of Fools has debuted with a pair of world premiere, one-act plays under the umbrella titled “Twice Upon a Stage.” In the first show, “Candlelight Dinner,” Carl and Carla meet for dinner at their favorite Italian restaurant.
FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 host career day at Busch Stadium for teens
FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 are hosting a career day at Busch Stadium on September 12th, featuring a pre-game panel on careers in sports and media and a college fair with representatives from schools across the Midwest.
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Daylight saving time and more: What to expect with start of fall less than 1 month away
The start of fall is just under one month away, and with pumpkin spice already hitting stores, many are already looking ahead to the autumn season and what comes with it, including the end of daylight saving time. The annual "fall back" will once again return in Illinois, but not...
Umphrey’s McGee & Eggy Connect For Talking Heads Cover In St. Louis [Video]
Umphrey’s McGee on Thursday kicked off its run of late-August tour dates with support from Eggy and Stolen Gin with a performance at St. Louis, MO’s The Pageant. During UM’s second of two headlining sets, the band welcomed three-quarters of Eggy—guitarist Jake Brownstein, keyboardist Dani Battat, and drummer Alex Bailey—to join in on a nearly 18-minute rendition of Talking Heads favorite “Girlfriend Is Better”.
2024 election: What to know about voter registration, early voting
The general election season is fully underway with the conclusion of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with voters now looking ahead to the November general election. With the Nov. 5 election just over two months away, the Illinois State Board of Electors has provided voters with a "voting...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Koehler: Local school districts receiving new funding from the state
PEORIA, Ill. – Eighteen area school districts will be receiving nearly $8 million for much needed improvements to classrooms and school buildings. Democratic State Sen. Dave Koehler, of Peoria, says the money is coming from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula, which overhauled the way Illinois funds its K-12 schools.
Mercy announces grants for St. Louis community programs
Mercy is providing $500,000 in grants to nearly 30 organizations serving children and elderly, homeless and uninsured people across five states. The purpose of Mercy’s grants is to provide support for community-based programs consistent with Mercy’s mission and vision that align with an identified community health need. Mercy Caritas (Latin for “charity”) is in its 36th year.
Eagle Award Nominee: Dual-sports captain to continue Volleyball career
Senior Katelyn Turley has accomplished a lot during her time at Webster Groves High School, including being a member of NHS, Spanish NHS, Spanish club, playing Varsity volleyball and lacrosse for four years, being captain of both teams this year, and co-editing the Echo Yearbook. Turley received an offer to...
Eagle Award Nominee: Senior makes contributions to community
During her time at Webster Groves High School, senior Sloane Carfield has made an impact through her community service. Carfield said, “I have done a lot of community service through the Chelsea Center, including putting on a COVID supply stand, volunteering at Webster Rock Hill Ministries and mentoring middle schoolers in Hixson’s Leadership program.”
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