David Kirkman News Today

Plenty of eyes were watching the 96th Annual Academy Awards locally last night (Sunday, March 10) to show love to “Best Supporting Actor” nominee and St. Louis native Sterling K.

Eleven St. Louis-area artists — including musicians, writers and visual artists — have been chosen for Kranzberg Arts Residencies next year.

RESIDENTS have claimed that a road in Basildon is so full of potholes that there should be a “diversion” in place.

A GIANT international coffee chain could be the next big name to set up shop in Basildon’s hotly anticipated new retail park.

St. Louis filmmaker David Kirkman’s first feature film, “Underneath: Children of the Sun” is a genre-bending ride that tells the story of an enslaved person in antebellum Missouri who is propelled into an intergalactic conflict.

The 31st annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival runs through Nov. 13 and features more than 250 films.

Neil Kirkman had a remarkable career as an engineer, soldier, state trooper, statesman and visionary.

BASILDON Tories brushed off Downing Street controversies to ease to victory in the local elections.

Scams are out there all year but don’t let scammers ruin your holidays as they try to steal your money, merchandise and more. Some tips on how to spot them and protect yourself.

COVID-19 heroes could get priority for new homes in Basildon to thank them for their outstanding service during the pandemic. Plans are now under way for 230 new homes to be built on the former car park 14 at Chapelgate, Basildon, in a partnership with the council and Sempra Homes. Council bosses plan for half the homes to be for key workers and the other half to become council homes, subject to grants from Homes England or other handouts. Consultations for the homes took place in Decem...