Vernon Vito Bracy was appointed to the Lincoln University Board of Trustees by Governor Mike Parson. He is the CEO/president of Renaissance Voice Communications and has served in that role since 2009. He has worked in the sales field for medical devices, technology, insurance, and Fortune 500 companies. He is a graduate of Lincoln University […]
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Voters reject MSD rate hike, give St. Louis County Council its own attorney
(St. Louis Public Radio) – St. Louis and St. Louis County residents on Tuesday rejected a Metropolitan Sewer District tax increase aimed at stopping erosion and flooding. Voters also endorsed designating an attorney to represent the St. Louis County Council, while in Ferguson Fran Griffin defeated Michael Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, and incumbent Keith Kallstrom […]
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Mary Elizabeth Grimes honored as ‘Woman of Influence’
Mary Elizabeth Grimes was honored with a “Women of Influence” Award from RISE Collaborative for her work as a community leader. She is president of Marian Middle School. The award recognizes the powerful impact of women and celebrates their remarkable successes. Other female leader honorees include Donna Erbs, Jenny Bristow, Reshma Chamberlin and Kathy Lambert.
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Roderick Nunn chosen by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Roderick Nunn was chosen by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame. The award recognizes impressive alumni have made exceptional contributions in their chosen fields, in their communities and at SIUE through their leadership, character and hard work. He serves as executive vice president, head of education and employment for the […]
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NGA, SLU to co-host geospatial conference in STL on April 9
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Saint Louis University (SLU) will co-sponsoring a geospatial conference in St. Louis 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 in Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center, 20 North Grand Blvd. The conference is free and open to the public. The conference will open with the NGA’s new director, […]
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The O’Jays heading to the Fox in June with Stephanie Mills
Multi-platinum/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The O’Jays and Stephanie Mills will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. The O’Jays are touring history, a connection to an era and a sound that formed the soundtrack for the […]
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Michael Bennett and Patriots reportedly agree to revised deal
According to ESPN.com, The New England Patriots and newly acquired defensive end Michael Bennett have reportedly agreed to a reworked two-year deal with a base value of $16.75 million. ESPN’s Field Yates reported that Bennett’s deal also includes a $4 million signing bonus and creates $700,000 in cap space for the team in 2019. New England […]
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Centene acquires WellCare for $17.3B, combined company will provide healthcare to 22 million members across all 50 states
The St. Louis-based Centene Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, has acquired WellCare Health Plans, Inc. in a cash and stock transaction for $305.39 per share based on Centene’s closing stock price on March 26, 2019, for a total enterprise value of $17.3 billion, the companies announced on March 27. The transaction, which was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies, will create “a premier […]
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Building Union Diversity program enrolling new classes, boasts 87 percent placement rate in its first four years
The Building Union Diversity (BUD) recently graduated 16 participants in its 15th cohort, which is dedicated to increasing diversity in the building trades in the St. Louis region. Of those 16 graduates, 13 were African-American and six were women. New BUD classes start April 8, June 10 and August 12. Apply at SLATE, 1520 Market […]
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Commanding General at Fort Leonard Wood looks to serve community while fulfilling army’s mission
(St. Louis Public Radio) – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Donna Martin is the first woman to be in charge at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri’s Ozarks. She took the post in August. Martin, 53, is also only the second African American to hold the position in the installation’s 78-year history. In an interview with St. […]