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Big Muddy Blues Festival
SUMMARY: Today, St. Louis will host the Big Muddy Blues Festival at the Mississippi River‘s Gateway Arch, celebrating 40 years of blues music culture. Robert Nelson, Executive Director of the National Blues Museum, highlighted the significance of the festival, which expects around 4,000 attendees. The event will feature eight regional artists, including local talents like Lisa Ramey, who recently appeared on โThe Voice.โ Kicking off at noon with a DJ, performances will include Tim Cunningham and Charles Rogers. The festival promises a family-friendly atmosphere with kids’ activities and is a celebration of community through music.
Robert Nelson, the Executive Director of the National Blues Museum, joins us in the Fox 2 studio to talk about the Big Muddy Blues Festival.
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Volunteers clean up Missouri River near St. Charles
SUMMARY: A cleanup event took place along a 10-mile stretch of the Missouri River near Saint Charles, drawing over 200 volunteers. These participants worked diligently to remove various types of debris, including plastic and tires, highlighting their commitment to environmental preservation. The event reflects a continued effort to restore the river’s natural beauty and health.
A group of volunteers spent part of their Saturday cleaning up a 10-mile stretch of the Missouri River near St. Charles.
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Football game remembers 16th anniversary of fallen firefighter
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The community came together around the football field where Ryan Hummert once led his team to honor the late firefighter who sacrificed his life on his first night of duty 16 years ago.
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Urban League aims to expand program to help at-risk teens
SUMMARY: The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is expanding its REROUTE program, designed to assist at-risk teens in turning their lives around following recent fatal incidents. Currently serving 22 participants, the program offers over 500 resources, including 24/7 mentoring. The initiative, in collaboration with St. Louis County Juvenile Courts, focuses on education, legal compliance, and job readiness, aiming for high school graduation and obtaining driver’s licenses. Parents have praised the program, highlighting its positive impact on their children. With a remarkable 0% recidivism rate, the Urban League plans to extend this successful initiative into St. Louis City and East St. Louis.
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is pushing to expand its Re-route program, a life-changing initiative helping at-risk teens across the metro area.ย
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