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Radio personality Tammie Holland dies
A longtime voice on St. Louis radio airwaves has been silenced. Tammie Holland passed away after a years-long battle with cancer. Her former on-air partner Tony Scott remembers Holland as being genuine in her love of people and the city.
White Castle celebrates 99 years in St. Louis with special deals
ST. LOUIS – White Castle is celebrating the 99th anniversary of its first St. Louis store. The fast food chain set up its first shop on July 19, 1925, at 301 North 18th Street. Today, the restaurant has 38 locations throughout the greater St. Louis area. To celebrate the milestone, White Castle is offering customers […]
Hulk Hogan meets fans in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Hulk Hogan met fans while promoting his new beer at Randall’s Wine and Spirit in St. Louis on Friday. Hogan was greeted by fans when he arrived at the store on South Jefferson Avenue. The line to meet Hogan wrapped around the...
Abandoned Puppy Rescued During Thunderstorm Goes Viral
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A heart-wrenching video showing an abandoned puppy tied to a park bench...
Legendary group Sugarhill Gang will appear and perform at the Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival
The Sugarhill Gang will be performing and participating in a Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival in St. Louis on July 20, aiming to inspire the youth with positive messages and provide school supplies, haircuts, health screenings, and financial literacy classes.
Brant Walker and Mac Lenhardt Reflect on Catdaddy's Collaboration Through the Years
ALTON - As Catdaddy’s owner Cat prepares to retire, his long-time friends and patrons are reflecting on the good times they’ve had at the bar. Mac Lenhardt, owner of Mac’s, and Brant Walker, former Alton mayor and current mayoral candidate, both noted that they will miss Cat’s presence on Third Street. They compared Catdaddy’s to the bar in the television show “Cheers." They have enjoyed collaborating with Cat throughout the years.
Fosterfest Returns To Woodlands Golf Course – The Harmans and The Glendale Riders Set As Musical Acts
ALTON – The much-anticipated one-night music show extravaganza Fosterfest will return to the Woodlands Golf Course and Banquet Center for its second annual show. The concert will see two homegrown country/bluegrass acts The Harmans and the Glendale Riders on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Gates open at 5 p.m. with music starting around 7 p.m.
Local 4-Year-Old Enters National Mullet Competition
Millstadt, IL – Mullet mania has unleashed on the internet and a local boy is part of the frenzy. Bohdi Fisher and his mullet, the Swayze Special, entered in the 1-4 age group of the national Mullet Champ competition. First round voting ends on Wednesday, July 17th. While the...
Send in pictures of beloved places to win prizes
Parks, main streets and other landmarks may bring back fond memories to those passing by – and could earn you a cash prize. The Leader’s first-ever Hometown Gems photo contest, held in conjunction with the Arnold Senior Expo asks readers 50 and older to send in pictures of their favorite area park, attraction, gathering space or other special spot in Jefferson County, Eureka or Wildwood.
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