Fixed mortgages still remain near their lowest rates in almost 20 years. And if you are one of the many people who took out mortgages in the few years prior to that, you may be wondering if you should look into refinancing. If your mortgage was taken out within the past five years, it may […]
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Russ Mitchell to discuss ‘Who decides’
CBS News Weekend anchor Russ Mitchell will discuss what we see on television and what those decisions are based upon during a Women’s Voices Raised for Social Justice event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 at the First Unitarian Church, 5007 Waterman. Mitchell, a native St. Louisan, will give insight into the roles played by […]
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Albert Pujols, please shut up
The St. Louis Cardinals recently mailed postcards to fans who purchased tickets last season, offering them first choice at Tony La Russa or Albert Pujols packages. The SportsEye wonders if the Pujols package comes with the insult of your choice? Pujols’ unexplained anger was directed at National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Howard this week. […]
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Bow Wow flows on education at Beaumont
“Education is definitely important because its something that no one can take away from you.” Said Bow Wow. The platinum selling rapper braved the ice storm last Friday afternoon to come to Beaumont High School, giving them props for winning a radio contest with Radio One hip-hop station Hot 104.1 FM. Student staff members of […]
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N-word meltdown sparks fresh debate on comic boundaries
For the NNPA LOS ANGELES (NNPA) – The actions of the former “Seinfeld” star who was caught on tape last week hurling the N-word at African-American members of a comedy audience has sparked an often angry discussion on just how far comedians can go to get a laugh. Michael Richards, best known for playing Kramer […]
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Career expo for kids
Jury Elementary learns about future job opportunities What do a chef’s hat, a cell phone and a pen light have in common? Jury Elementary students learned they are all tools of the trade, depending on your career choice. Students in grades K-2 were visited in their classrooms by professionals who talked about expertise in their […]
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Stylishly hot on a cold night
Urban League raises bucks for scholars at Ebony Fashion Fair The world’s largest traveling fashion show, the 49th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair, graced the stage of the Blanche Touhill Performing Arts Center on a very cold Saturday night. Known for its glamour and strut-your-stuff style, the Ebony Fashion Fair showcased the flare of the world’s […]
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Fun to come in Jeff City
The Confederate flag bill is back! State Rep. Mike McGhee is looking for co-sponsors for “legislation establishing the Missouri State Park Board which is responsible for the Historical Marker Program.” Yee haw. School choice shill state Rep. Jane Cunningham is looking for co-sponsors on a bill that would give utilities state tax credits for lost […]
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16-year-old shot to death by police in Detroit
For the NNPA DETROIT (NNPA) — Like millions of others across the country on Thanksgiving weekend, 16-year-old Brandon Burks, a straight-A student at Osborne High School, went out to shop with his friends on the afternoon of Nov. 26. But Brandon never came home. An off-duty Detroit police officer, moonlighting on security duty at the […]
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St. Louis American Sports Quiz
Name the African-American head football coach for these professional and collegiate teams. 1. Chicago Bears 2. UCLA 3. Kansas City Chiefs 4. University of Washington 5. Indianapolis Colts 6. Oakland Raiders 7. Cleveland Browns Answers 1. Lovie Smith 2. Carl Dorrell 3. Herman Edwards 4. Tyrone Willingham 5. Tony Dungy 6. Art Shell Romeo Crennel