TOWER GROVE SOUTH—Though she has never served on the St. Louis Board of Alderman, after dealing with a state Senate made up overwhelmingly of Republicans, State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed says…
Month: February 2019
SLPS fully accredited for 4th year in a row
At a time when St. Louis Public School district faces a myriad of challenges, including child hunger, academic failure, lack of school supplies, high teacher turnover and student dropouts, a…
Study finds ‘period poverty’ affecting low-income women
People of low-income backgrounds experience hardship when it comes to food, shelter, and other basic necessities. But there’s one area that plagues specifically low-income women that might not be obvious…
For Matthews, the campaign never stops
It’s election time, and that means Jimmie Matthews is out again fighting for votes and erecting campaign signs in every corner of the city. This time, the pastor, preacher, politician…
Late push lifts Hawks over Cougars
Emotions are high, crowds grow bigger, and the inten- sity on the court skyrockets. Simple signs that the playoffs have started. Lift for Life coach Terrence Hobson knows what his…
Ritter benefits from deep bench
Cardinal Ritter College Prep knows there is a long road ahead of their squad. Sitting on the opposite side of the bracket from the Lou’s most dominating team, Vashon High,…
Other Match-Ups to Watch:
Class 4 District 4 St. Mary sits pretty with a first round bye and will face the winner of Miller Career and Affton. The South Side Dragons should have an…
Vashon wins close one, prepares for playoffs
“We should have lost, straight up.” A video of Vashon coach Tony Irons that was posted to ballislife.com expresses his discontent with their prior contest that witnessed Vashon almost lose…
Cajun Cook-Off warms Soulard
SOULARD—What’s the best part of a pre-Mardi Gras Festival? “The food, absolutely,” says Jeff Gillmeister of St. Charles, who has been attending the Cajun Cook-Off for the past four years.…
First round mismatches lead to blowouts
Missouri’s Class 3 playoff picture started off with a barrage of lopsided affairs on Monday. Trinity Catholic met Sumner Monday night. One team’s result looked like an NBA score, 114,…
St.Louis hosts warrant amnesty program
DOWNTOWN – Individuals in St. Louis with outstanding warrants may be able to receive amnesty through a program hosted by the St. Louis Municipal Court. From March 4 through 6,…
Our endorsements in the March 5 elections
On Tuesday, March 5, voters in St. Louis City will have an opportunity to select the candidates who will represent their party in the April general election. Since every member…