It’s been 25 years since Doorways made its entrance to offer housing for homeless persons living with HIV and AIDS in the St. Louis area. It now serves 1,000 households in the 15-county St. Louis metropolitan area, 62 counties in outstate Missouri and 55 counties in outstate Illinois. “You have to be homeless to qualify, […]
Posted inInspirational message
Distracted from God
Have you ever been distracted? This is what happened to the children of Israel. They were distracted from God’s work. Because of the peoples’ disobedience, God allowed the Babylonian nation to conquer Israel and destroy the temple. While in captivity, Israelites received permission to rebuild the temple. The people were doing good work, but the […]
Posted inJames ingram
ESL firefighter layoffs averted for now
With a federal grant running out and 19 East St. Louis firefighters scheduled for layoffs at the end of September, negotiations between union representatives and the city have resulted in a postponement of cuts that would have reduced ESL’s fire department by more than one third. According to ESL City manager Deletra Hudson, she has […]
Posted inCommunity news
New Shirley Bradley LeFlore Scholarship
Webster University Black Students Association (BSA) Class of 1974-1987 Reunion 2013 will celebrate the first Shirley Bradley LeFlore Scholarship on Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn St Louis Airport. “Join us in honoring a living legend and making a difference for an African-American college student down to the penny,” organizers ask. For more information, contact Ro’Bin at (205) 480-3654 […]
Posted inPartyline
Michel’le in the STL
Speaking of R&B, In case you didn’t get enough of her on R&B Divas: LA, sultry songbird Michel’le and her squeaky speaking voice will be coming to the Coliseum tomorrow night (Friday, Oct. 11) for their Friday R&B night. And I must say that I’m anxious to see what she brings to the stage since […]
Posted inHot sheet
Khloe afraid to give Lamar his walking papers
On the heels of and confirming that they separated a year ago, after 22 years together, Kris’ daughter is reportedly “anxious” to divorce , but is hesitant to file papers fearing he will OD or commit suicide. On the heels of Kris and Bruce Jenner confirming that they separated a year ago, after 22 years […]
Posted inBusiness
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 […]
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Chris Brown drags Wendy Williams and Perez Hilton on Twitter
It took nearly two weeks, but has finally let his feelings be known about and after Williams aired a segment on her show that slammed Brown. It took nearly two weeks, but Chris Brown has finally let his feelings be known about Wendy Williams and Perez Hilton after Williams aired a segment on her show […]
Posted inPersonal finance
Lower income? Don’t pass up the saver’s credit
In 2002, Congress passed legislation to create an income tax credit designed to encourage lower- and middle-income people to save money for retirement. The saver’s credit, worth up to $1,000 a year for individuals ($2,000 for couples filing jointly), rewards people for contributing to an IRA or 401(k) plan. Regrettably, the people most likely to […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Recommended viewing
I just saw The Butler, it’s very good. I recommend it to everyone. Craig Johnson St. Louis