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Teacher Who Choked 17-Year-Old Student and Left Her in Woods After Believing She Was Dead Is Released on Parole

Samson Shelton, now 44, admitted to trying to kill 17-year-old Ashley Reeves in 2006

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Introducing Reality Check. Here's how you can contribute to this BND watchdog series

Our goal is to deliver Reality Check stories as quickly as possible, especially those tied to current issues and breaking news.

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From bank to bookstore: A detailed look at the history of century-old Belleville building

Columnist Jennifer Green explores the archives to learn the history of the building that will become Belleville Books. Here’s what she found.

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How could elected officials improve life in southwestern Illinois? Send us your thoughts

Help us shape our 2024 election coverage by telling us about the local issues that matter most to you.

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Following national trend, these metro-east schools are going solar. What are the benefits?

A Belleville district was among those leading the way. Have the savings been worth the expense?

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It's Children's Book Week. Here's some recommended reading from metro-east librarians

They have suggestions for every reading level from toddlers to young adults.

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Deer Wearing a Dog Collar and Painted with the Word "PET" Causes a Stir in Rural Missouri

The young buck was first spotted in late September near the town of DeSoto

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Poll results: Belleville East running back selected as BND Football Player of the Week of 2023

Did your favorite player win? Watch for next week’s poll for another chance to vote. Coming soon.

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Homecomings, festivals top metro-east calendar this weekend. Markets run strong going into fall

The annual Kay Weber presents Craft and Vendor Show will be at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday. Five bucks gets you in the door to find all kinds of great stuff.

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Labor Day events, Japanese Festival are on this week's metro-east calendar

Parades, festivals and other upcoming outdoor events give community residents plenty to look forward to in September.

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