SUMMARY: Thelma Mothershed, the oldest member of the Little Rock Nine, has passed away at the age of 83. She rose to national prominence as one of nine African-American students who helped desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Mothershed later earned a master’s degree from Southern Illinois University and spent 28 years teaching in the East St. Louis School District. She is the second member of the Little Rock Nine to die, following Jefferson Thomas. Her contributions played a significant role in the civil rights movement, marking an important chapter in American history.

Mothershed-Wair became a national hero as one of the nine African American students involved in the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. She died Saturday at a hospital in Little Rock due to complications from multiple sclerosis.

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SUMMARY: No excuse absentee voting begins today in Missouri, allowing eligible voters to cast their ballots early ahead of the presidential election on November 5. This is the first time this early voting option is available in the state. Election officials are encouraging residents to vote early to avoid long lines on Election Day, particularly given the lengthy ballot. Traditional absentee voting numbers are low compared to 2020. Voters must bring a valid photo ID, and 14 early voting sites are available in St. Louis County and 8 in the city. For more details, visit FOX2NOW.COM.

Election officials are urging people to study the ballot before coming to vote so you can shorten your time in the polling booth. Traditional absentee voting has been ongoing for some time. But the no-excuse absentee voting starting Tuesday means anyone who is eligible can now vote early in Missouri.

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SUMMARY: Tonight, viewers can catch a shot of Children‘s Hospital through a drone provided by Bommarito.com. This segment is part of the Fox 2 News broadcast at 6 PM, highlighting local coverage that audiences can rely on.

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