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Filed November 15, 2006 by Antonio French
SHE SAID WHAT? — Following the our city’s dubious distinction once again as the “Most Dangerous City in America“, comes an interesting quote from one of St. Louis’ paid cheerleaders. Mary Hendrod, of the St.…
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Filed November 14, 2006 by Antonio French
Last Tuesday’s elections have made our celebrity junior senator to the east even more relevant. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) today announced that next year he will serve on four influential committees: the Senate Foreign Relations…
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Filed June 6, 2006 by Antonio French
School board member Peter Downs made a motion at tonight’s administrative meeting to have the superintendent look at cancelling the district’s contract with controversial maintenance contractor Sodexho. By a vote of 4-2, the board voted…
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Filed September 14, 2006 by Antonio French
BREAKING NEWSA judge has just struck down Missouri’s law requiring voters to present a photo ID before they can cast a ballot. A restraining order has been issued preventing the Secretary of State’s office from…
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Filed July 15, 2006 by Antonio French · 30 archived comments
Former Superintendent Creg Williams told Channel 4 reporter Anne Steffens that he resigned today after talking to his family and close friends. He said he was not fired or forced out as has been reported.…
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Filed June 15, 2006 by Antonio French
State Senate candidate Derio Gambaro won the endorsement of the 8th Ward Democratic club tonight. Sources tell PUB DEF the former State Rep received 27 votes. The next closest candidate was Jeff Smith with eight.…
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Filed June 28, 2006 by Antonio French
Superintendent Creg Williams may have overreached his authority when he made roughly 1,000 teachers reapply for their jobs a few weeks ago. The superintendent's contract expressly states that while he can recommend such firings or…
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Filed May 22, 2006 by Antonio French
With barely 24 hours notice, the St. Louis Public Schools has called two special board meetings for Tuesday evening.The first meeting will be held at its Administration Building, 801 N. 11th Street, at 5:00 p.m.…
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Filed August 11, 2006 by Antonio French
School Board president Veronica O’Brien was denied a restraining order today against fired Vashon basketball coach Floyd Irons and his friend and supporter, Demetrius Johnson. O’Brien had alleged that the two — along with several…
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Filed January 10, 2006 by Peter Downs
by Disgusted teachers who must remain anonymousThe word is out in many of the St. Louis Public Schools! "Make sure your closet is clean and ALL children's coats and book bags are hung on hooks".…
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