Deryl Cunningham was fighting a winning battle against kidney disease, reporting a 10% improvement in kidney function through “lifestyle changes.” Unfortunately, his health began deteriorating leaving him confused and in search of an answer. He was first diagnosed with stage 2 kidney disease by a doctor in Terre Haute, Indiana. After relocating to Edwardsville, Illinois, […]
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The Scholarship Foundation announces The Edward Jones Scholarship
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis today announced the launch of the Edward Jones Scholarship, a multi-million-dollar, multi-year commitment to provide 75 students annually with scholarship grants up to $12,000 per student, per year. The program is designed to award critical “last dollar” funding to fill the gap between total cost of education and the […]
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Urban League ‘Round Up at the Register’ returns to Schnucks
For the third consecutive year, as part of Black History Month in February, Schnuck Markets, Inc. will offer customers the opportunity to “Round Up at the Register” to support the Urban League. Continuing through Tuesday, Feb. 14, 100% of donations in the St. Louis area will support the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (ULSTL) […]
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Phillip Russell shines at SEMO
St. Louisan Phillip Russell has made quite a name for himself in college basketball as one of the top players in the Ohio Valley Conference. The former Vashon High standout has enjoyed a stellar sophomore campaign at Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau. The 5’10” sophomore guard is currently averaging 19.2 points a game […]
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Maryville appoints Dr. Caldwell VP of DEI
Dr. Nina Caldwell, MBA, Ed. D, vice president for student life at Maryville University will be appointed to the role of vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, effective June 1, 2023. Dr. Caldwell served in Student Life at Maryville for over 18 years, beginning her time in 2004. Prior to joining Maryville, Caldwell worked […]
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Why You Should Consider a Hybrid for Your Next Vehicle
(StatePoint) With gas prices surging and national efforts being made to reduce carbon emissions, you may be eyeing car models that promise to reduce or even eliminate your reliance on gas. However, depending on your lifestyle, location, finances, driving habits and other factors, you may not be ready to go fully electric just yet. The […]
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Beyonce makes Grammy history
Beyonce may have arrived late to the Grammy awards show, but she didn’t miss her historic moment. She was seated in the audience when her win for best dance / electronic music album for “Rennaisance,” was announced, and she paused to take it all in before rising and accepting the award which makes her the winner of […]
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Florida Black clergy joining to stop attack on Black history
Black religious leaders from Florida and throughout the nation will join Feb. 15-16, 2023, to “Stop the Black Attack” on African American history. The USA TODAY Network in Florida is reporting that a Wednesday Feb. 15 rally will be held in Tallahassee in the state Capitol on the fourth floor rotunda that will be attended […]
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Lebron jumps closer to Jabbar’s NBA scoring record
LeBron James moved within 36 points of the all-time NBA scoring mark, but his L.A. Lakers surrendered a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 131-126 on Saturday. James scored 27 points and could top Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record of 38,387 on Tuesday night at home against the Oklahoma City […]
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Grace abounds, is everywhere
2 Corinthians 9:8: “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” Grace is defined by most dictionaries as “God’s unmerited favor.” It is God’s unconditional love and never-ending provision. The biblical definition of grace […]