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  • Mass. 2nd-grader sent home for drawing Jesus on cross

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch – 20 mins ago  

    TAUNTON, Mass. -- An 8-year-old boy was sent home from school and ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation after he was asked to make a Christmas drawing and came up with what appeared to be a stick figure of Jesus on a cross, the child's father said Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Museum's patience for expansion pays off

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch – 2 hrs 34 mins ago  

    DEC. 14, 2009 -- St. Louis Art Museum preparator Robert Manley vacuums dust from a model of the museum's expansion plan in preparation for today's announcement. The two year project will increase exhibit space by 30 percent. Full Story »

  • 100 NEEDIEST: Father of 2 girls needs help

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch – 2 hrs 34 mins ago  

    CASE 83 Mr. C has been raising two daughters on his own since their mother was institutionalized earlier this year with severe mental illness. He watched his wife's situation decline, not being able to afford the medication she needed. Full Story »

  • Ex-mobster arrested in Fairview Heights

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch – 2 hrs 35 mins ago  

    Henry P. Hill, was arrested Sunday in Fairview Heights on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting. (Fairview Heights Police Department) FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS • Mobster-turned-informer Henry P. Hill was arrested at a hotel Sunday night on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting, police said Monday. Full Story »

  • Illinois police probe killing of hostage taker

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch – Tue Dec 15, 11:20 am ET  

    Updated 9:50 a.m. Tuesday PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. -- Illinois State Police are investigating circumstances involving a Southern Illinois prison inmate taking an employee hostage before the prisoner was shot and killed by authorities. Full Story »

Belleville News-Democrat

KMOV St. Louis

KSDK St. Louis

FOX 2 News St. Louis

  • Belleville Police Standoff Ends Peacefully; Suspect In Custody

    FOX 2 News St. Louis – 2 hrs 37 mins ago  

    A police standoff in Belleville ended peacefully late Tuesday morning. Police confirm to FOX 2 News that one suspect in a December 10 home invasion is now in custody. Earlier Tuesday US Marshals surrounded a home in the 300 block of North 1st Street as they searched for several suspects wanted for the home invasion. It caused nearby day cares and Franklin Elementary School to go on lockdown ... Full Story »

  • 'Up in the Air' leads Golden Globes with 6 nominations, including acting slot for Clooney

    FOX 2 News St. Louis – Tue Dec 15, 9:17 am ET  

    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" led Golden Globe film contenders Tuesday with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. Full Story »

  • Same House Broken Into Twice Overnight

    FOX 2 News St. Louis – Tue Dec 15, 7:33 am ET  

    There have been a pair of home invasions in south St. Louis overnight. But the particular pair of crimes have a common denominator, the same house was the target of both invasions. The first break break in happened around 1:00am Tuesday morning in the 2200 block of Osage Street at South Broadway. The homeowner called police saying that five black men, all dressed in black, kicked in the front ... Full Story »

  • Rural Illinois prison to get limited number of Guantanamo Bay detainees

    FOX 2 News St. Louis – Tue Dec 15, 7:17 am ET  

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has ordered the federal government to acquire an underused state prison in rural Illinois to be the new home for a limited number of terror suspects now held at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Full Story »

  • Fundraiser Helps Police Officer Shot During Robbery

    FOX 2 News St. Louis – Mon Dec 14, 10:47 pm ET  

    Isabella Lovinda Was Shot While Trying To Save Her Friends A St. Louis police officer, shot repeatedly while trying to save the lives of her friends during a deadly South St. Louis home invasion, October 5th, granted her first interview Monday night. Officer Isabella Lovadina, 28, said she'd been making a remarkable recovery; she looked forward to returning to work after surviving 4-5 gunshots. Full Story »

KPLR 11 St. Louis

  • Same House Broken Into Twice Overnight

    KPLR 11 St. Louis – 54 mins ago  

    There have been a pair of home invasions in south St. Louis overnight. But the particular pair of crimes have a common denominator, the same house was the target of both invasions. The first break break in happened around 1:00am Tuesday morning in the 2200 block of Osage Street at South Broadway. The homeowner called police saying that five black men, all dressed in black, kicked in the front ... Full Story »

  • Rural Illinois prison to get limited number of Guantanamo Bay detainees

    KPLR 11 St. Louis – 54 mins ago  

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has ordered the federal government to acquire an underused state prison in rural Illinois to be the new home for a limited number of terror suspects now held at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Full Story »

  • 'Up in the Air' leads Golden Globes with 6 nominations, including acting slot for Clooney

    KPLR 11 St. Louis – 55 mins ago  

    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" led Golden Globe film contenders Tuesday with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. Full Story »

  • Belleville Police Standoff Ends Peacefully; Suspect In Custody

    KPLR 11 St. Louis – 55 mins ago  

    A police standoff in Belleville ended peacefully late Tuesday morning. Police confirm to FOX 2 News that one suspect in a December 10 home invasion is now in custody. Earlier Tuesday US Marshals surrounded a home in the 300 block of North 1st Street as they searched for several suspects wanted for the home invasion. It caused nearby day cares and Franklin Elementary School to go on lockdown ... Full Story »

  • Don t Fall Prey to Identity Thieves over the Holidays

    KPLR 11 St. Louis – 55 mins ago  

    Identity theft claimed 10 million victims in 2008, a 22 percent increase over 2007, according to a report from Javelin Strategy and Research. Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off. Full Story »

Park Hills Daily Journal

The Clay County Advocate-Press

  • RMH Foundation accepts IRA rollovers

    The Clay County Advocate-Press – Thu Dec 10, 3:31 pm ET  

    Recent economic instability and the efforts of the Federal government to remedy the situation continue to be of concern and interest to area residents and businesses.  Much has been made of the ‘bailout’ of Wall Street, the credit freeze, and the various measures being put in place to stabilize our nation’s economy. One provision in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, is a two year ... Full Story »

  • Nothing compares to Mullen's Christmas Lights

    The Clay County Advocate-Press – Thu Dec 10, 3:31 pm ET  

    Dear Editor, Me and my wife took four of our grandchildren to see lights at Olney. They were nice; you drive through and that’s about boring as far as I am concerned. Betty and I remember Mullen’s at Ingraham. Now that was a Christmas lights. You walked around, drank hot chocolate and stood around the fire and visited. Now days its hurry up and drive through. As for Flora lights, we so much for ... Full Story »

  • Red Cross blood drive on Dec. 17

    The Clay County Advocate-Press – Thu Dec 10, 3:31 pm ET  

    On Thursday, December 17, the American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Flora Church of the Nazarene, located on Highway 50 East in Flora from 1 to 6 p.m. Did you know the Red Cross in this area distributes over 500,000 blood products to patients in need each year? To meet that demand, about 1,200 donations of whole blood is needed every day. That is why this local blood drive is so very ... Full Story »

  • Coxes celebrate 55 years of marriage

    The Clay County Advocate-Press – Thu Dec 10, 3:17 pm ET  

    Carl Wayne Cox and Marilyn (Hostettler) Cox will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Dec. 10, 2009. They were married at Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church with Arthur Warren Phillips officiating and witnesses were Dannie Cox and Joyce (Hostettler) Stockwell. They have four children, Nancy (Randy) Hardy, Sandy (Brian) Gansauer, Darrell (Dawn) Cox and Carla Gonzalez. They have also been blessed ... Full Story »

  • Travises celebrate 69 years of marriage

    The Clay County Advocate-Press – Thu Dec 10, 3:17 pm ET  

    Leon and Revetta Travis of Clay City, Illinois will celebrate their 69th Wedding Anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 17. Leon Travis and Revetta Jane Crackel were married Dec. 17, 1940 in Louisville, Illinois on Revetta’s 17th birthday. Leon will celebrate his 90th birthday on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Since their marriage they have lived and farmed south of Clay City. Their family includes three ... Full Story »

Riverfront Times

St. James Press

  • Christmas activities have begun, parade is Saturday

    St. James Press – Thu Dec 10, 9:03 am ET  

    Christmas celebrations are coming early to St. James this year and will be in full force Saturday when the annual Christmas parade begins at 5 p.m. Full Story »

  • Anderson joined by family, friends as he takes the oath

    St. James Press – Thu Dec 10, 9:03 am ET  

    New St. James Chief of Police Jim Anderson was introduced to the city council members and sworn into office on Monday, December 7. Full Story »

  • Candidates can file soon

    St. James Press – Thu Dec 10, 9:03 am ET  

    Any person who would like to serve the St. James community can file for candidacy for both the city council and school board beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15 until January 19, 2010. The seats will be decided at the April election. Full Story »

  • Animal Shelter president addresses citizens’ concerns

    St. James Press – Thu Dec 10, 8:48 am ET  

    During the public input portion of the December 7 St. James City Council meeting, citizens brought concerns about stray animals and how they are currently handled in the city. There were a few concerns voiced by citizens that were discussed including feral cats, health issues with the Tri-Counties Animal Shelter, barking dogs in yards and complaints by neighbors, and strays that were not being ... Full Story »

  • City hires company for financial advice

    St. James Press – Thu Dec 10, 8:48 am ET  

    A financial advisor has been selected to aid in financing electrical upgrades that will be taking place throughout St. James. The cities of Rolla and St. James are currently in talks with Ameren UE to purchase the Phelps substation at the Highpoint Industrial Park. Full Story »

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