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  School districts are having a tough time with funding the three R's: reading, writing, and arithmetic.  In some cases, when the budget is tight, music education is the first to go. But one of St. Louis' up-and-coming performers says music education shouldn’t be cut. Erin Bode Sounds Off about says she's the perfect example of why music programs should be kept in the curriculum. What do you think? Did you benefit from music education classes? Tell us below in the comments section.

Watch Erin Bode's Sound Off Report Here

Did you see the accident on Highway 40 Tuesday? Share your story with us below.

Most people in the St. Louis area don't own shares or work for the brewery, but some still tried to have their voices heard with grassroots efforts like rallies and petitions.

For all you nervous and stressed fliers who think a drink will help calm your nerves, be careful how many you put down before takeoff. The feds are clipping the wings of tipsy airline passengers.

How do you feel about cracking down on drunk fliers?

Sheriff Glenn Boyer has found a unique way to reach the residents of Jefferson County. It's not by hitting the streets, but by hitting the airwaves. The Sheriff's report not only informs, but entertains the listeners as well. Just as he does every week on his radio show, Boyer speaks about a variety of topics in this week's Sound Off report.  What do you think of Sheriff Boyer? Do you like his idea of reaching those in his jurisdiction over the radio? Leave your comments here.

Click here to watch the Sheriff Boyer Sound Off story

  This time of year, there's plenty of people out hitting the links. But the days may be numbered for one North County golf course. That won't be the case if one group gets their way. The head of Save Normandie Golf Course, Joseph Filla, Sounds Off on why the classic course should be saved. What do you think? Have you played on Normandie's course?  Tell us your  thoughts in the comments section below.

On Memorial Day, did you take a moment to reflect on the real meaning of the holiday? Many children today learn about America and its wars from textbooks, but there is a living, breathing textbook right here in our own backyard.  The curator of Jefferson Barracks Park Sounds-Off about the importance the military post has played in U.S. history and other interesting facts you should know. What do you think? Have you spent some time at Jefferson Barracks? Tell us your opinions in the Comments section.

Click here for our Sound Off report on Jefferson Barracks

With gas prices at an all time high, some people are holding off on taking that big vacation and are opting instead to stay closer to home. Of course, city leaders know that and say it could be a good thing.  In the Sound Off report, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay has options for what you can do to be a tourist in your own town.  What do you think of St. Louis as a hometown vacation? Tell us what you think here.

Watch Mayor Slay's Sound Off here

While you sit in your seat at a play or musical, really you're not alone. The Arts bring more than 11 million visitors to St. Louis each year.  That results in 9,600 full time jobs to the region. One agency is at the forefront, helping artists market their product and get much needed funding. Jill McGuire with the Regional Arts Commission “Sounds Off” on how it's done, and how you benefit. Have you been to a play recently? If not, why?  Tell us what you think about theater here in the St. Louis area right here.

Click here to see the Regional Arts Commission Sound Off

 From downtown development to suburban crime, city leaders and citizens have opinions about the communities they live and work in. That's the premise of Sound Off, a segment seen every Monday on News Edge.  FOX 2’s Vice President and General Manager, Spencer Koch, has more on how you can get involved. Tell us what you think of our new segment...or give some ideas for future Sound Off segments.

Click here to see the Sound Off report.

Did you know there are 'hidden messages' in each and every artifact you see at the Missouri History Museum?  The man in charge of it all says we can learn from those items and perhaps see a better future ahead. Dr. Robert Archibald "Sounds-Off” on what we as a community can learn from them.  What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Click here to see the Sound Off story on the History Museum

"I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed," Cyrus said Sunday in a statement through her publicist. "I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about."