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Alton Police Officers Talk Man Off Clark Bridge To Safety

3 years 4 months ago
ALTON - Alton Police officers responded to the Clark Bridge for a call from a passing motorist about a man in distress and after a quick response, they talked the man out of the dangerous situation. The call to Alton Police came in around 5:15 p.m. Thursday. Deputy Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the Alton officers did a great job of remaining calm and talking to the man. “They had a good conversation and convinced him that mental health treatment was his best option,” Ford said. “I am very proud of the officers and they arranged for him to have transportation for mental health treatment.” The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 988.

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STL Pizza Art!

3 years 4 months ago
[This was by far one of my best purchases!](https://i.redd.it/ifuiof7mxrf91.jpg) https://i.redd.it/ifuiof7mxrf91.jpg
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For Laura Keys, the Third Time’s the Charm in 21st Ward Aldermanic Race

3 years 4 months ago
In her third time running for the seat, Laura Keys won a special election Tuesday to become the new alderwoman in the 21st ward. Keys, a Democrat running in the city’s newly nonpartisan elections, gained nearly 57 percent of the vote, securing 671 of the 1,193 total votes. Joann Dyson Williams finished second with nearly 32 percent.
Benjamin Simon