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Slate awards $450k grant to provide employment for unhoused
SUMMARY: The City of St. Louis launched a program aimed at helping the homeless find temporary jobs, providing a path to stability and supportive housing. Mayor Tishaura Jones announced a $450,000 grant to Peter and Paul Community Services, which has supported unhoused residents for over four decades. The initiative, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, focuses on employing individuals in community beautification projects, such as trash collection and gardening. The program emphasizes teaching valuable life skills to help participants achieve long-term success in their lives.
The City of St. Louis is helping unhoused people get back on their feet by putting them to work.
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Marcellus Williams set to be executed today
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Marcellus Williams is now in his final hours as Missouri prepares for his execution scheduled for today. Despite overwhelming support for Williams from people around the world, Gov. Mike Parson confirmed Monday that the execution will proceed.
During the final day of arguments in Jefferson City, attorneys for both Williams and Attorney General Andrew Bailey debated crucial issues, including DNA evidence and claims of racial bias in the jury pool.
Activists and community members rallied in solidarity, advocating for Williams, who has maintained his innocence for the past 24 years after being convicted for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, despite a lack of physical evidence linking him to the crime.
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, who was not involved in the original case, has requested that the Missouri Supreme Court send the matter back to the St. Louis County Circuit Court for a full hearing.
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Locals, officials stand in solidarity with Marcellus Williams in final hours
SUMMARY: Marcellus Williams, convicted for the 1998 murder of reporter Felicia Gayle, is scheduled for execution today despite maintaining his innocence. Support for him has surged globally, with over 1 million signing a clemency petition. Missouri’s Governor Mike Parson is expected to allow the execution, even after questions arose regarding DNA evidence and the jury’s racial composition during Williams’ trial. Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s motion to vacate the conviction was denied. Advocates against the death penalty will gather in various locations, emphasizing that the victim’s family does not support the execution. Williams has been on death row since 2001.
Marcellus Williams is now in his final hours as Missouri prepares for his execution scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24. Despite overwhelming support for Williams from people around the world, Gov. Mike Parson confirmed Monday that the execution will proceed.
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StormRunner Preview
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Extreme Weather Specialist Chris Higgins is in the Woods Basement System StormRunner tracking the rainfall the St. Louis area has seen over the past two days. He will have more on rainfall totals along with road and creek conditions on FOX 2 News at 9 p.m.
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