Over the past 22 years, I have had the pleasure of taking care of men, women, boys, girls, the young, and the elderly. However, the bulk of my practice is probably women. As we celebrate women during Women’s History Month, I thought we should highlight an area that often elicits spirited discussion among middle-aged women. […]
Posted inBusiness news
First Mid Bank helps replace floor at downtown gym
First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) has pledged a $25,000 donation to the Youth & Family Center (YFC) in downtown St. Louis to replace the organization’s aging gymnasium floor. Dr. LaChrisa Crenshaw, YFC Executive Director, stated the $25,000 donation will help YFC provide a safe, welcoming space where kids of all ages can enjoy […]
Posted inBusiness news
Record number of Blacks running Fortune 500 companies
According to Forbes, there will be a record number of Black CEOs running Fortune 500 companies. Black Enterprise reported that Chris Womack has been named the next CEO of utility giant Southern Company, the first Black person to sit in that seat. Southern Company supports nine million customers and businesses nationwide with electric utilities in three […]
Posted inPeople on the move
Isaac-Savage receives UMSL award named after her
E. Paulette Isaac-Savage, professor of adult education, recently received UMSL’s E. Paulette Isaac-Savage Black Excellence in Service and Leadership award (which was named after her) that will be given each year to a BFSA member. Isaac-Savage is the inaugural recipient of the award, given by The Black Faculty and Staff Association at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.  She […]
Posted inPeople on the move
Rodney Lacy named to Places for People board
Places for People has welcomed Rodney B. Lacy to the board of directors. He is a strategic human resources business leader at Green Street Real Estate Ventures with expertise in engagement, development, performance, recruitment, and satisfaction. As a proactive catalyst for change, he excels in diverse, fast-paced environments. Places for People is ecstatic to have […]
Posted inPeople on the move
Kristol Simms named VP at Ameren Illinois
Kristol Simms has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president of Clean Energy Transition, Economic, Community and Business Development for Ameren Illinois. In this newly created position, the functions responsible for energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, and economic development, and are being re-organized under Simms to optimize the company’s grid transformation efforts to […]
Posted inBusiness news
CEO Pat Coleman to leave BHR after 26 years
For over 26 years, Pat Coleman has made an indelible leadership imprint on behavioral health in our community and beyond. She rose through the ranks, beginning her Behavioral Health Career (BHR) career in human resources yet her passion, vision, and leadership commanded a higher calling as the president and CEO. Effective May 5, 2023, Coleman […]
Posted inLocal sports
Rated XFL
Almost 40,000 fans greeted the XFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks and they were rewarded with a thrilling victory over the Arlington [Texas] Renegades. The official counts were 38,310 fans at The Dome at America’s Center, and a 24-11 win. QB A.J. McCarron found WR Darrius Shepherd for a 27-yard touchdown pass with 11 seconds left before […]
Posted inSports eye
Mizzou’s Dennis Gates deserves every dime in new pact
Dennis Gates got the job done during his first season at Missouri by getting the Tigers into the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament with a 24-9 record. Mizzou, a No. 7 seed, takes on 10-seed Utah State on March 16 in Sacramento. The winner will most likely play No. 2 seed Arizona, who takes on Princeton. […]
Posted inInside sports
Vashon squads hit Springfield as title favorites
Vashon High will be trying to double its pleasure as it will be taking both its boys and girls basketball teams to this weekend’s Missouri State High School Activities State Championships in Springfield. The boys’ team is seeking a third consecutive state championship while the girls are looking for their first state title in the […]