WOOD RIVER - Isaiah Smith, a rising senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for his dedication and performance in football, basketball, and baseball. Smith credits his work ethic and the support of his coaches for his athletic achievements. Smith is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. Smith has played football and baseball for four years and basketball for three years. “What I love most about these sports are the physicality of the sports; it pushes me to be my best,” he said. He attributes his success to the hard work he has put in during both the off-season and the regular season. “I’d like to thank all my coaches for all their help, always pushing me when I’m tired. If I mess up, they all are always there for me,” Smith added. Smith's coaches include Garry Herron for football, Billy Sullivan for basketball, and Tim Bond for baseball. Smith said his involvement in sports has helped
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced American poultry producers will have greater market access to Namibia, which will now accept fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry exports from the United States. The Trump Administration continues to take bold action to break down non-tariff barriers and defend current market access for farmers and ranchers. "President Trump is renegotiating the status quo of bad trade deals that have left behind American farmers and ranchers for far too long. Our agriculture is the best in the world, and under President Trump’s leadership, we are providing more markets for farmers to share their bountiful harvest. The announcement today is a win for farmers, a win for exporters, and a win for freedom-loving nations who want access to safe, high-quality U.S. food,” said Secretary Rollins. Effective July 1, U.S. exporters are now eligible to ship fresh, frozen, or chilled poultry and poultry products to Namibia,
Two Missouri teachers are suing top state officials over a plan to inject $50 million in taxpayer funds into the state’s private school voucher program.
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, which features Bob Dylan as one of the headliners, has canceled its Tuesday show in El Reno, Oklahoma, due to what’s being described as "unforeseen circumstances.""An extreme…
At a time when politicians on both sides reflexively call for censorship and speech policing, it’s refreshing to see someone actually defend free speech principles—especially when it would be politically easier to cave. That’s exactly what New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani did when NBC’s Meet the Press tried to pressure him into […]
GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 recognized two Coolidge Junior High School students recently for their achievements in track and field, qualifying for the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Track Meet and placing among the top five competitors. Payton Petrillo secured second place in the 400-meter race, while Lauren Willaredt earned fourth place in the discus event. Petrillo ran a blazing time of 58.78 for second place in the 400-meter race. Willaredt was fourth in the discus with a toss of 88-0 or 26.82 meters. The recognition of the two girls took place during a Board of Education and Administration meeting, where district leaders honored the students for their athletic accomplishments. Pictured at the event were, left to right, Board President Eric Stacy, Payton Petrillo, Lauren Willaredt, Coolidge Principal Patrick Curry, and Assistant Principal Eric Mitchell. The Granite City School District board recognition acknowledgment highlights
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear Iowa Pork Producers Association’s case against a California law that mandates the amount of space livestock animals, in particular hogs, have while being raised. The Supreme Court has ruled on a previous case in favor of upholding the California law, which opponents argue puts an unfair burden on […]
The economic-impact study will help Missouri cannabis regulators determine if the state is required by law to issue additional cannabis facility licenses.
As President Donald Trump sends mixed messages about immigration enforcement, ordering new raids on farms and hotels just days after saying he wouldn’t target those industries, he has hardly mentioned the industry that employs the most immigrant laborers: construction. Nevertheless, the Trump administration is going after construction workers without legal status to meet its mass […]
A moratorium on state-based artificial intelligence laws was struck from the “Big Beautiful Bill” Monday night in a 99-1 vote in the U.S. Senate, after getting less and less popular with state and federal lawmakers, state officials and advocacy groups since it was introduced in May. The moratorium had evolved in the seven weeks since […]
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will present two free summer concerts to celebrate Independence Day. The first concert will be held on Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park, and the second on Saturday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. during the American Legion Fireworks celebration. Both events are free and open to everyone. The concert will feature soprano Caitlin Towell, a local vocalist who will join the band for part of the program. Audiences can look forward to familiar favorites like America the Beautiful and Battle Hymn of the Republic, as well as patriotic marches by John Philip Sousa, including Semper Fidelis, The Liberty Bell, and Stars and Stripes Forever. Additional highlights include Irving Berlin’s Songs for America, the Armed Services Medley, and National Emblem March. The program also features Clare Grundman’s Kentucky 1800 and Concord, both of which reflect on America’s folk traditions and early history. Concessions
ALTON - Local artists have the chance to learn more about a major grant opportunity. From 12:30–1:30 p.m. on July 3, 2025, community members can come out to Jacoby Arts Center in Alton for a workshop by Company of Folk, an organization that supports the Illinois Arts Council and the Creative Projects Grant. John Gardner, Company of Folk executive director, encourages artists to come out and learn about the grant. “That’s our whole role, to make it easier for artists,” Gardner said. “One of our greatest joys is connecting artists with funding opportunities. We’re very passionate about helping artists to apply and navigate grant opportunities like this when they come.” The workshop on July 3 will inform local artists about the Creative Projects Grant through the Illinois Arts Council. This grant offers up to $12,000 to support a single arts project or professional development opportunity. As an organization, Company of Folk works with
Something unpredictable happened during Green Day's concert in Luxembourg Monday, but in the end, Billie Joe Armstrong decided it wasn't right.As seen in fan-shot footage, Armstrong invited a fan onstage…
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