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Parents can get a break on paying sales taxes on kids’ clothing, supplies, computers and other back-to-school items this weekend.

From 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9, qualifying purchases of clothing, school supplies, computers and certain other items will be exempt from Missouri state and local sales taxes.

The tax holiday app...


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St. Louis County could face significant cuts to police, parks and other services after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 3.5% online sales tax on Tuesday, County Executive Sam Page warned Wednesday.

“Without additional recurring revenue, we have about a year left before the NFL settlement funds run out and we will no longer be able to operate county govern...


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When Fannie Lebby stepped on stage to offer her director’s remarks before “Mourning Mill Creek,” she was filled with gratitude.

“I am absolutely thrilled to see every seat filled,” said Lebby, who directed the production written by Kathleen Gamble as part of the closing programming for the Mill Creek: Black Metropolis exhibition at the Missouri History Mus...


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Nicole C. Wilson was installed as regional director for the Central Region of Apha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. during the organization’s 72nd Boule in Las Vegas, Nev., last week.

Indianapolis businesswoman Kiahna W. Davis had served in the position since her election in 2022.

Under her leadership, Davis increased new and reactivated membership in Central R...


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When doctors told Victoria McCoy she had just six months to live, she knew she needed to make drastic adjustments to how she was living. 

McCoy was diagnosed with lupus at age 19. She has experienced kidney failure, heart complications and severe inflammation. After getting the heartbreaking prognosis, she decided to change her diet and commit to physical wellness....


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