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‘She was such a light to us.’ St. Louisans remember media veteran Tammie Holland
Tammie Holland, a proud St. Louis native and beloved media veteran, died July 20, three years after receiving a cancer diagnosis. She was 53 years old. As friends, family and fans reflect on Holland’s impact on the region, the word “light” is written in various posts mourning her death. Holland is remembered for her warm demeanor and ability to make everyone feel seen and welcomed.
The Olympic Games have begun! Here's when St. Louis' Olympians compete
PARIS, Mo. — The kickoff to the 2024 Paris Olympics has arrived, and residents around St. Louis will soon be able to cheer for their hometown heroes as they compete on the world's stage. Ceremonies, gymnastics, soccer and more will marked the beginning of the Games on July 26,...
Brandon Miller was a St. Louis youth track phenom. Now, he’s vying for Olympic gold
St. Louis has a rich Olympic history. The Gateway to the West hosted the third Olympiad in 1904. On Friday, 124 years later, the opening ceremony will kick off the Olympics in Paris. Missouri and Illinois will be represented by dozens of athletes on Team USA — including O'Fallon, Missouri,...
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Columbia Eagles
Let’s meet the 2024 Columbia Eagles. The longest losing streak in the state of Alabama stands at 81 games. It’s 27 times longer than Columbia’s longest winning streak (three games). On Oct. 16, 2015, the Eagles defeated Ardmore, 34-16. They have not won since. Columbia dropped the...
Early Home Events Highlight SIUE Cross Country Schedule
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE men's and women's cross country Head Coach Marcus Evans announced Thursday that two home events at the SIUE Cross Country Course open the 2024 schedule. "This year we are excited to learn and prepare with a schedule that sets us up for success at the conference and NCAA level," said Evans. SIUE's season begins with the Cougar Intrasquad event (Aug. 23) where both the men's and women's races will be 4K. The SIUE Cross Country Challenge opens the regular season Aug. 30 with a women's 5K event and a men's 6K event. The rest of the...
SIUE Volleyball 2024 Season: Strong Schedule and New Venues Revealed
The SIUE volleyball team's head coach, Kendall Paulus, has revealed the schedule for the upcoming 2024 season, expressing excitement about the balanced and competitive lineup of opponents. The season will kick off with four preseason tournaments, including hosting the 2024 SIUE Cougar Classic from Sep. 13-14. The schedule encompasses various tournaments and OVC matchups, emphasizing the team's anticipation for strong competition and growth opportunities.
Edwardsville Tennis Center Hosts Pro Wildcard Showdown
EDWARDSVILLE - Isak Padio became the first player to advance to the semifinals of the Pro Wildcard Challenge tournament, presented by the Gori Law Firm, and is a qualifier for next week's Edwardsville Futures, presented by the EGHM Foundations, as the Wildcard Challenge began Wednesday at the Edwardsville Tennis Center.
Summers Port's Aubrey Rickman Excels with Personal Bests
EDWARDSVILLE - Aubrey Rickman was one of the most improved younger swimmers for the Summers Port Swim Club during the 2024 Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association season, and at the 62nd annual SWISA championship meet on July 21, 2024, at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center at Edwardsville High School, her hard work paid off.
River Dragons go up against first place Catfish next two nights
-0- The Alton River Dragons open a home and home set with first place Cape Catfish (MO) tonight at SIU-Edwardsville. Tomorrow night the two teams square off in Cape Girardeau (MO). The first pitch for both games is set for 6:35 pm. _. Cape Catfish (12-9) - have won 6...
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