The standout senior sprinter brought home three national championship medals from the recent New Balance Indoor Track Championships in New York. Johnson was the National Emerging Elite National champion in the 400-meter dash with a time of 48.39 seconds. He was also part of the Flyers’ 4×200- and 4×400-meter relay teams that also won national […]
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Governor’s new school safety task force needs diversity
On March 13, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson issued Executive Order 19-04 establishing the Missouri School Safety Task Force. It is charged with conducting a statewide analysis of school safety and developing comprehensive, coordinated, and effective recommendations for school safety. In order for the task force to do such, its makeup should also be comprehensive and […]
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In Loving Memory of Horace Lee Pete
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and uncle, Horace Lee Pete passed away peacefully on March 21, 2019. Horace was born April 20, 1955, in Greenwood, Florida to the union of the late Benjamin and Lossie Bryant Pete. Horace graduated from Mariana High School in Marianna, in 1973 and received BA and MBA degrees […]
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In Loving Memory of Beatric C. Bailey
Celebration of life for the mother of Elizabeth Weaver, Barbara Jones, Sherry Bass, Kimberly Keen and Karen Heggins-Taiwo. Viewing: March 29th 2019 Granberry Mortuary | 8806 Jennings Station Rd | 5pm to 8pm Homegoing: March 30th 2019 | Christian Faith Center Church | 2003 Chambers Rd (Viewing: 10am to 11am | Service: 11am)
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In Loving Memory of Clarence James Williams, Jr.
Clarence James Williams, Jr. was born on May 25, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Minnie and Clarence Williams. He was the first of five children. Clarence worked at AT&T for over 40 years before his retirement in 2013. He enjoyed his work and frequently pointed out popular St. Louis buildings and landmarks where he […]
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Wells Fargo invests in Courageous Conversations
On Tuesday, March 19, Wells Fargo invited company leaders and staff as well as arts innovators throughout the region to join its Courageous Conversations discussion series. “We believe that corporate America has an opportunity – and maybe even an obligation – to start conversations like this,” said Heather Hunt-Ruddy, head of Client Experience and Growth […]
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Athletes to watch in track & field
Another exciting season of track and field in the area is upon us with some of the best talent in the country residing right here in the STL. Here is a look at some of the top returning track athletes in the St. Louis area. Boys Willie Johnson (East St. Louis) – After not getting […]
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Preparing for baby while hospitalized
Since February 23, expectant mother Angela Jackson’s home away from home has been on an upper floor of the Women and Infants Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. That was the day after her amniotic fluid started leaking. At first, she didn’t know what caused the water gush. It was about 3 a.m., and […]
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St. Louis Area Diaper Bank recognized for Health Advocacy
As a broke graduate student with four children, Jessica Adams was barely squeaking by financially after her divorce. She was able to provide for her children – and stay in school – with the help of food stamps and utility assistance. But there was one expense that she couldn’t find help with. Adams’ youngest child […]
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The power of ‘Us’
It’s no secret to anyone who read the paper or visited the website that I didn’t care for “Us” as a film. I already said as much last week, but I might as well mention again that I thought Jordan Peele missed the mark in the execution of his ingenious idea for a horror film. […]