Family, friends and co-workers were at ease last Saturday at Clayton High School as they celebrated the homecoming of Specialist Nicholas Pruitt, who spent about six months deployed in the war on Iraq. Nicholas was part of Army Unit 443-HET (Heavy Equipment Transporter). Nicholas was pulled from that Army Reserve unit and assigned to Iraq […]
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From East Boogey to the Far East
She’s adored from East Boogey to the Far East as vocalist, lyricist, bandleader, producer and teacher. On February 18, area jazz lovers can discover or revisit East St. Louis native Zelphia Otis at the Crusaders for Jazz’s next Friday night affair. Always alluring, both visually and vocally, Zelphia has shown a continual evolution in clarity […]
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Airport vendors honored
Two Lambert St. Louis International vendors recently won national recognition in the Airport Revenue News 10th Annual Best Concessions Poll. Paradies and HMSHost were among the winners listed in the February edition of the magazine. Among large retailers having annual revenues in excess of $40 million, Paradies, Lambert’s news and gift shop concessionaire, won the […]
Posted inPersonal finance
Don’t sell yourself short in life, retirement
Many people underestimate how long they are likely to live in retirement. According to a recent survey, only two out of 10 pre-retirees were able to estimate a personal life expectancy that is close to the average life expectancy for their respective ages, according to the Society of Actuaries. Unfortunately, people who don’t plan for […]
Posted inLocal sports
From the East Side: ‘Sister Act’ of ESL hoops
It certainly isn’t something out of a Whoopi Goldberg movie, but some coaches in the Southwestern Conference would agree that on some nights this “Sister Act” of twins Veronica and Victoria Smith and their sister Teandrea gives opposing teams a preview that’s more like a horror movie. The talented trio has helped lead the powerful […]
Posted inInspirational message
This week’s bible verses
February 17, 2005 He answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 February 18, 2005 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day […]
Posted inLetters to the editor
Down with Grand Center
Those of us who live, work and own property here within Grand Center have a vested interest to see this neighborhood grow and prosper. But it should not be done at the cruel expense of those of us who have worked the hardest and sacrificed the most to make it wholesome, stable and secure. Mr. […]
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Ford to settle discrimination lawsuit
A federal judge has given preliminary approval to a settlement in which Ford Motor Co. would guarantee black employees access to an apprenticeship training program they say they were illegally barred from in the automaker’s factories. Ford says it did nothing wrong in administering the program at its plants nationwide. But the company proposes to […]
Posted inLocal news
Ossie Davis remembered
One of Harlem’s greatest heroes was laid to rest last Saturday as scores of family members, celebrities, politicians and friends crowded into Riverside Church to say goodbye to the late Ossie Davis. Davis, 87, noted writer, actor and activist, was memorialized in Harlem, where his stellar career began some 66 years ago. A leading light […]
Posted inNational sports
NFL could kick off new era with first black owner
Reggie Fowler made hundreds of millions of dollars before he made history on Monday when he was announced as the prospective buyer of the Minnesota Vikings. The sports world’s most successful league will have its first African-American owner if two thirds of the existing owners approve his bid. That bid is reportedly $625 million, which […]