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Today's Big Stories
1. Descendants of slaves who helped build SLU ask for $70B in compensation
In an effort to pressure St. Louis University officials to honor and support the descendants of slaves who helped build the campus, civil ights Attorney Areva Martin announced $70 billion in reparations owed to them.
2. Black History events at the Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch National Park is offering a variety of events in honor of Black History throughout February.
3. Missouri lawmakers want to raise teacher pay but anticipate Senate resistance
Legislation boosting teacher recruitment and retention in Missouri is once again a priority of the Missouri House. Rep. Ed Lewis, a Republican from Moberly, is sponsoring legislation based on the findings of the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s blue ribbon commission. It is the third year he has sponsored legislation on teacher recruitment and retention.
4. Here's how artists can leave their mark on Frenchtown for May festival
The city of St. Charles is looking for imaginative, dynamic and creative imagery for its second “Paint the Town” festival set for May in Frenchtown. The event, located along Second Street, will feature live, asphalt art installations completed by local artists, according to the contest guidelines.
5. Former Mets General Manager Billy Eppler suspended through World Series for fabricating injuries
Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series on Friday by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he directed the team to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots. No Mets medical or athletic training personnel were mentioned in the announcement by Major League Baseball.
Super Bowl Commercials
Here's what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday
Big name advertisers will be pulling out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday — enlisting high-profile actors, investing in dazzling special effects and, they hope, going for laughs as they seek to win over viewers during game breaks.
