Celebrating 40 Years of BLACK DANCE USA: A Festival of Movement and Music
BLACK DANCE USA is back and bigger than ever! This annual three-day festival, celebrating the movement and music of Afrika and the Afrikan diaspora, will take place April 9, 10, and 11, 2026, at the Better Family Life Cultural, Educational, and Business Center, located at 5415 Page Blvd (Malik and DeBorah Ahmed Way),...
Ferguson Police Chief’s contract renewed
FERGUSON, Mo. – The City of Ferguson renewed Police Chief Troy Doyle’s employment agreement. Under the new agreement, Doyle will continue to serve as the city’s police chief through Jan. 31, 2030. City officials said his extended tenure provides long term continuity as the city advances its...
Arch Eats’ taste test of the best doughnuts in St. Louis
Fritters and crullers and long johns, oh my! On this super-sweet episode of Arch Eats, George and Cheryl taste their way through St. Louis’ legendary doughnut scene, celebrating the independent shops that make our city so delicious, one delightful bite at a time. The co-hosts will share some insights on their...
This Tiny Missouri Deli Serves Overstuffed Sandwiches That Will Blow Your Mind
Sometimes the best things come in small packages, and Bubba’s Deli in St. Louis proves that theory deliciously correct. This unassuming neighborhood spot is quietly serving some of the most ridiculously stacked sandwiches you’ll find anywhere in Missouri. You know that feeling when you walk into a place...
Collinsville Township Says Goodbye to Beloved Clerk
For the March 11 Collinsville Township board meeting the environment was a lot more calm and subdued. Though the meeting wasn’t down to a handful of attendees, the attendance was less than it has been since the contentious relationship between Supervisor Derrick Cox and Assessor Peter Poletti became public knowledge....
John Bradley Named New Webster Groves Fire Chief
The City of Webster Groves has appointed John Bradley as its new Fire Chief, effective April 13, 2026. Bradley brings 28 years of fire service experience, including leadership roles with the Metro West Fire Protection District and service on Missouri Task Force 1, a FEMA-sponsored urban search and rescue team.
Update on Missouri’s missing children for 2026, includes a new name added to the...
According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), as of March 25, 2026, there are five missing children from Missouri for this year. This includes one newly added case. Ethan Lee Schrock, who was previously added to the list in the last report, is no longer listed as missing.
Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections for March 16-20
All information is from the Madison County Health Department’s website.
Fire destroys camper, damages house near Cahokia Heights
A camper was destroyed and a house was damaged after a fire overnight Wednesday near Cahokia Heights, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing.
Fairview Heights police say murder charge filed in weekend killing
A first-degree murder charge has been filed against a man in connection with the weekend shooting death of a 47-year-old man at his Fairview Heights home over the weekend. Roosevelt C. Washington, 41, was charged Monday in the death of David L. Weary, authorities said. Washington “was known to the...

















