This week’s report is devoted to some talented small-school teams and players who have been making it happen in recent weeks. Miller Career Academy continued it winning ways with a 47-12 victory over Vashon. The Phoenix is currently 6-0 on the season, running its regular-season winning streak to 15 games. Career Academy finished the 2012 […]
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Prep Athlete of the Week: Markel Smith, Vianney – Football
The senior tailback enjoyed a performance for the ages in the Griffins victory at Washington last Friday night. Smith rushed for a state-record 541 yards and seven touchdowns to lead Vianney to a 48-41 victory. Smith scored on runs of 65, 75, 47, 3, 65, 31 and 21 yards. For the season, Smith has rushed […]
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City/County merge economic development
After 30 years, the St. Louis County Economic Council no longer exists. Now in its place is a new agency that represents business development for both St. Louis County and city. This marks a new era of collaboration for two municipalities, said Denny Coleman, CEO of the new St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, in an […]
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House arrest on hold as Lauryn Hill hits the road
Fresh out of jail for tax evasion Lauryn Hill is headed out on tour. According to TMZ, Hill has been granted permission to postpone the house arrest portion of her prison sentence in order to go on tour. The tour dates will be scheduled between November 15 and December 13. Ms. Hill will been serving […]
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Family comes to Gateway City to celebrate with awardee
Congratulations to the St. Louis’ Gateway Classic Foundation’s Walk of Fame honoree 2013, Ms. Ida Goodwin Woolfolk. Ida’s family is so proud of her award, many accomplishments that led to her personalized star on the Foundation’s Walk of Fame. Ida spent the week with a host of family and friends celebrating her recognition. Daughter Sarah Woolfolk Edwards with hubby Chris Edwards and […]
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Different day, same jokes
.  Even though he had me stone faced through every bit of the BET Awards, I decided to still see what Chris Tucker was talking about Saturday night at The Fox Theatre. There wasn’t a whole lot of the show that anybody hadn’t seen before. And if you went to see him in 2011 when […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters recruits male volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri recently partnered with the St. Louis Cardinals to host the first ever Big League Draft. This special evening at Busch Stadium offered Big Brothers and their guy friends an exclusive, behind-the-scenes view of the Cardinals’ organization while giving Big Brothers Big Sisters a chance to recruit much needed […]
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Condi joins the polls and ranking frolics
Did you ever think that Condoleezza Rice would have such an impact on sports? She has an impeccable resume in government and education. She is one the two first female members admitted to the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament. Her credentials are now being challenged, as she has been […]
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The return of Raheem DeVaughn
I’ve had my fill of rap and thanks to the lovely ladies of Café Soul I will get a sip of some sultry R&B when Raheem DeVaughn takes the stage at the Pageant Sunday night. To say that he puts on a show is an understatement and I can’t see what he serves up for […]
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Treasurer soliciting proposals for on-street parking system
The St. Louis Treasurer’s Office is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to furnish and potentially install an on-street parking system that allows payment flexibility and convenience for users while allowing real-time monitoring, reduced cost of operating, increased flexibility in changing rates, and increased compliance. A review committee will rank and score proposals based upon the […]