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Area Veterans Receive Bi-State Support at Florissant Resource and Job Fair, Co-Hosted by SIUE Veterans Upward Bound
A small army of providers, offering jobs, services, free clothing, door prizes and more assembled on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at John F. Kennedy Community Center in Florissant, Mo., to support men and women who have been in service to their country. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) co-hosted the Florissant Veterans Resource and Job Fair that boasted 42 vendors from Illinois and Missouri.
How 5-time champ SLAM built a women’s football dynasty in St. Louis
St. Louis’ era of the “Greatest Show on Turf” may have ended two decades ago with the Rams, but a different football dynasty, the Women’s Football Alliance’s St. Louis Slam, is making its own mark in the sports history books. On July 27, the team...
Remembering the Tipperary man who came 4th in the 1904 Olympic Games
Born in 1878 in Cappauniac, Bansha, Co Tipperary, Jack Holloway was the eldest son of Maurice Holloway and Grace (O'Neill). His father was a native of Cappauniac, and his mother was a native of Dromomarka, near Rossadrehid, Glen of Aherlow. They got married in Bansha Church on March 6, 1878. He attended Tankerstown National School.
This St. Louis family has been coming to Rockbridge for 70 years
Nineteen of the 32 members of the Hermann family gathered last week for their annual four-day vacation at Rockbridge Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch, a tradition that has continued, unbroken, every year for 70 years. (One family member was absent when the photo was taken.)
St. Louis — Fans Had a Blast at Green Day’s “The Saviors Tour”
Green Day filled Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre with punk rock and, for many, nostalgia Thursday night at their nearly sold-out performance. By the end of the steamy August night, no one cared how they looked because they’d just been treated to not one but two full albums performed live and in person by everyone’s favorite punk rock band. Green Day’s on tour this year celebrating the 30th and 20th anniversaries of Dookie and American Idiot, respectively. They also included a newer single, “The American Dream Is Killing Me” from their January 2024 Saviors album, “Dilemma” and others. The fast-paced concert ended with one song cut and a sped up “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” as thunderstorms grumbled.
Southwest Airlines Customer Service Agent Charged With Stealing $79K In Flight Vouchers
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office accused Lambert International Airport’s Brooklyn Jones of abusing his role as a Southwest Airlines customer service representative. Charging documents shared with Travel Noire highlight the claims against Jones. Prosecutors believe he printed $79,000 worth of travel vouchers in former passengers’ names...
People Magazine features St. Louis moms’ battle against radioactive waste
A new feature story from People Magazine digs deep into the efforts of Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel, two St. Louis-area mothers consistently pushing for action to combat radioactive waste in the region.
Explore St. Louis's Thriving, Immigrant-Driven Food Scene at the 'Festival of Nations'
For almost a century, St. Louis has celebrated the end of summer with the Festival of Nations, a two-night party featuring the sights, sounds, and flavors from various countries and cultures around the world. Hosted by the International Institute of St. Louis, the festival raises funds for wraparound services IISL provides to newly arrived individuals and families (they’re the largest service provider and recruiter of immigrants to the area).
CITY SC, Schnucks to host weeklong food drive
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis CITY SC and Schnucks are teaming up for a weeklong food drive. The food drive with start on Aug. 18 and last through Aug. 25. All Schnucks in the St. Louis metro area will be participating, according to event organizers. The...
Five things you should do in every car accident case? Labovitz Law Firm shares
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Frizz Fest celebrates St. Louis artists
“She enjoyed seeing how the creatives put their creative spin on the suggested themes for the artwork and how they interpreted Frizz Fest putting those ideas into concepts and designs”. The 7th Annual Frizz Fest behind-the-scenes art installations with local creatives is happening on Aug. 17-18 at 3529 Broadway. The...
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Illinois State Fair with message of acceptance
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - The Illinois State Fair has plenty to see and do. This year, that includes the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance. “This bus could change so many lives,” said Jeff Schoep, a guest speaker with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. Before working with the...
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