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Killer Mike went from Grammies to the ‘slammy’
In the midst of a momentous occasion where rapper Killer Mike [Michael Render] won three grammys, the Los Angeles Police Department detained Mike in connection with a “physical altercation” and he was taken to Central Division. In an LAPD post, police said the altercation occurred in the 700 block of Chick Hearn Court. The police […]
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Need for judges, poll workers is ‘acute’
In a rare spirit of bipartisanship, local Democrat and Republican election officials met on Jan. 30, 2024 to voice mutual concern regarding a need for more people to help run elections this year. The news conference coincided with Help America Vote Day, a nationwide effort to get more people engaged in helping run elections. With […]
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Black voices amplified at Sundance 2024
Black stories told through cinema are no stranger to The Sundance Film Festival. Since emerging as one of the globe’s premiere showcases for cinematic voices, Sundance has become known for being intentional about featuring inclusive and diverse stories and giving a platform to filmmakers who reflect the people and ideas they’ve shared on screen. It […]
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St. Louis women shine brightly at 2024 Grammys
Probably the most raw and intriguing, yet uncomfortable, moment at The 2024 Grammys was Jay-Z accepting his Dr. Dre Global Impact Award with one hand and dragging the award show across the floor with the other. In the spirit of protest and taking advantage of having the mic and the attention of the world music […]
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Caleb Love is a Jerry West Award candidate
St. Louisan Caleb Love is a candidate for one of the top postseason awards in college basketball. The Naismith Hall of Fame announced that the Arizona Wildcat, who starred at CBC, is one of 10 finalists for the Jerry West Award, which is presented to the nation’s top shooting guard. The 6’4” Love’s Wildcats are […]
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R. Nelson Williams joins Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner as partner
International law firm BCLP has announced that R. Nelson Williams has joined the firm as a partner in the St. Louis office. Nelson joins the Employment & Labor Practice. Nelson is a highly regarded and experienced employment and labor lawyer who represents employers in a broad range of employment law and litigation matters, according to the […]
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Garrett Morris honored for historic career
Garrett Morris, a member of the original Saturday Night Live cast that first performed on Oct. 11, 1975, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday Feb. 1, 2024. The comedy legend, who is also a talented singer and writer, recently starred in the CBS sitcom “Two Broke Girls.” The […]
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Rev. Donnie Robinson new Washington Tabernacle MBC pastor
Washington Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church is pleased to announce Rev. Donnie Robinson, Sr. as its new pastor, becoming the 10th in the church’s 121-year history. chosen On Sunday, October 29, 2023, based upon the vote of the congregation, Robinson was chosen to lead the church by an overwhelming majority. Born on December 28, 1960, to the […]
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Ranken Jordan adds ‘Patient Play Associates’
Ranken Jordan adds ‘Patient Play Associates’ Play has proven beneficial to children’s physical and mental health, and the same true for young people living with complex medical issues. To create more activities devoted to having fun, Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in St. Louis has created a new role – patient play associates. Occupational therapists, […]