With his last day on the job just days away, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Pat Patrick feels a sense of satisfaction that he’s leaving the organization in better shape than he found it. But it hasn’t been easy. During his 21-year tenure Patrick has navigated a major recession, a pandemic, political skirmishes, and […]
Washington Examiner Editor-in-Chief Hugo Gurdon said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s political future will likely take an “enormous hit” following the recent Southwest Airlines disruptions, further showing his “incompetence.” “I think this is gonna be an enormous hit to Buttigieg. As you know, obviously, he was a presidential candidate. I think that there’s been a string […]
Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns BBC Read the full article…
Wall Street capped a quiet day of trading with more losses Friday, as it closed the book on the worst year for the S&P 500 since 2008. The benchmark index finished with a loss of 19.4% for 2022, or 18.1%, including dividends. It’s just its third annual decline since the financial crisis 14 years ago […]
A longtime Quitman physician who broke barriers is retiring after 40 years. Dr. Beverly Waddleton retires Jan. 1. “It has been a very rewarding 40 years,” she said. “I look back now and some of the things I did seem almost surreal now.” Waddleton said the desire to become a physician struck her the summer […]
President Joe Biden has shown frustration behind closed doors at the southern border crisis, but he could easily solve the problem if he desired, said a former Department of Homeland Security official. “He’s the commander in chief. If he wants to fix this problem, it’s not that hard to do,” Ron Vitiello, the acting director […]
Stanley Mills, a former music publisher who served on the boards of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and the Harry Fox Agency, has died at the age of 91. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Mills, the son of Mills Music Publishing Company founder Jack Mills, […]
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Alton Police are investigating a Friday night shooting at an Upper Alton business. The following is a statement from Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford: On 12/30/22 at approximately 5:10PM, the Alton Police Department was notified of a shooting at the Fresh Cuts Barber Shop in the 1600 block of Washington Avenue, Alton, Illinois. Officers arrived and […]
S Jaishankar pitches for India becoming $5 tn economy by 2025 We use cookies for analytics, advertising and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by continuing to use our site. To know more, see our Cookie Policy and Cookie Settings.Ok Read the full article…
