‘Builds us back up’: Computer program provides opportunity to incarcerated women at St. Louis...
A new program at the St. Louis jail is putting secure computers in the hands of incarcerated women. Residents of the jail’s women's floor have the opportunity to leave their cells to use laptops for educational purposes for one hour three days a week. It’s the result of a collaboration among the St. Louis City...
10 Down-Home Sandwich Shops In Missouri That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Want to find cozy sandwich shops in Missouri that make incredible food?. These 10 spots offer homestyle cooking and friendly service!. 1. Adriana’s On the Hill (St. Louis) Some places just feel like home from the moment you walk in. Adriana’s On the Hill creates that warm, welcoming feeling...
One Killed, One Hurt In North St. Louis Crash
A tragic single-car crash in north St. Louis City early Sunday morning has left one man dead and another severely injured. According to police, the vehicle left a gravel road, struck a tree, and overturned before landing on nearby railroad tracks. The rear-seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle and...
Missouri 8-Year-Old Boy Died After Swing Set Collapsed On Him
An 8-year-old Missouri boy, Cortez “CJ” Williams Jr., was playing at his mother’s home when a swing set collapsed on him. He seemed fine at first, but one hour later, he collapsed and eventually died. As reported by KSDK, the incident occurred on Sunday, September 21. At...
St. Louis food magazine Feast shutters, lays off staff
St. Louis food magazine Feast is no more. Managing Editor Shannon Weber announced that owner Lee Enterprises had cut the publication in an Instagram story on Friday. She said there was no plan from Lee to announce Feast’s closure. Feast will stop producing its e-edition and producing new articles...
Cherokee Street neighbors see slumlord Dara Daugherty’s tight grip first-hand
Earlier this year, a neighborhood group wrested control of an abandoned property in the heart of Cherokee Street from a notorious slumlord. They spent $173,000 fixing it up, with an eye on converting the property into a pair of sleek townhomes. But then, after a few months of work, the property was returned to its...
St. Louis mayor blasts sheriff’s bid to take over the city’s jail
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is pushing back on Sheriff Alfred Montgomery’s bid to take over operations of the city’s jail, saying he’s neglecting the duties his office already has — including transporting detainees to medical appointments. “Our incarceration facility is so critically important,” she said....
New Hampshire Lost Pup Who Was Gone For A Year Surprises Everyone On Camera
When Kate Olson and her boyfriend, Curtis Chastain, traveled from New Hampshire to Missouri to visit family, they never imagined facing every dog parent’s worst nightmare. They brought their beloved Golden Retriever, Walter, along for the trip. But during one walk, Walter slipped out of his collar and bolted.
Emergency meeting sparks push for contracting reform as minority business leaders press St. Louis...
ST. LOUIS — Contractors and city leaders met Saturday for a town hall at the O’Fallon Park Rec Complex, gathering to discuss the future of women and minority-owned business programs in St. Louis after weeks of uncertainty. Federal pressure recently forced the city to pause its Minority and...
Maplewood History: Let’s Go Get Stoned! (Again)
Apologies to Ray Charles. Nine years ago, I posted a six part series called Let’s Go Get Stoned! Even though fall isn’t here yet, it is still a wonderful time of the year to take walks through our lovely town. If you do this regularly or even if you don’t, perhaps you would like this guide to some of the interesting...
