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Thousands attend annual Ladies Night event in Festus

More than 5,000 people attended the sixth annual Ladies Night on Nov. 7 on Festus Main Street. This year’s event started and ended earlier than in the past. Ladies Night was held from 2-8 p.m. this year after previously being held from 4-9 p.m. Event spokesperson Michelle Hohmeier said...

Festus, MO · 22h

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Route 66 Turns 100, and St. Louis Is Suddenly Packed With World Travelers

St. Louis is having a moment as Route 66 marks its 100th birthday this week, with the Gateway Arch, a 97-year-old frozen custard stand, and a sprawling transportation museum all reporting a noticeable uptick in visitors from around the globe. The Mother Road, which stretched from Chicago to Santa Monica and once cut straight through downtown St. Louis, is pulling international travelers to the city's most iconic stops even without a single confirmed visitor count yet on the books.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

St. Louis American

SLIFF documentary gives Black Vietnam veterans the chance to tell their own story

A conversation in the waiting area of a South County Costco laid the foundation for what became Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam. Filmmaker Joseph Puleo was waiting on repairs in September 2022. So was Vietnam veteran Edward Drew. They talked for more than an hour. Drew shared stories about serving in Vietnam as a Black soldier.

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Your guide to holiday events around St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - With the start of winter and the excitement of multiple holidays approaching soon, here is where you can enjoy all that the St. Louis Metro has to offer. Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing back their Holiday Season Opener, where fans can...

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New headstone placed on Civil War veteran’s grave

A new headstone was recently placed on the grave of a local man, William Barklage, who served with the eastern Missouri militia during the Civil War and was killed Sept. 10, 1863 in a skirmish with a band of Southern guerrillas, known as bushwhackers, west of Wright City. While attending...

Wright City, MO · 3d

KOLR10 News

Meet the photographer who captured the human spirit after devastating St. Louis tornado

More than a year after the powerful tornado ripped through the area leaving destruction, heartbreak, and loss in its wake, Sprengeler is sharing the stories behind the images he captured that continue to move him deeply.

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The Black Rep turns 50 and brings down the house with ‘Tell Me Somethin’ Good’

Some anniversaries are marked with speeches, flowers and candles. The St. Louis Black Repertory Company is celebrating its 50th anniversary the way it knows best: with powerhouse vocals, legendary music and an evening guaranteed to have audiences singing along and dancing in their seats.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Flyover Comedy Festival begins Wednesday

Starting Wednesday, the Flyover Comedy Festival will take over St. Louis.

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Country Herald

Missouri Christmas Movie Contest: Win $2,500, Apply by Dec. 6

St. Louis-area residents are eligible for a nationwide holiday movie contest offering $2,500 cash.

Missouri · 4d

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For years, St. Louis Jewish military history sat in boxes. Now look where it ended up.

For years, the history of St. Louis’ Jewish military veterans sat in storage: uniforms, photographs, medals and other artifacts waiting for a new home. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, that wait ends. The Jewish Veterans Memorial Center of St. Louis will open a new permanent exhibition inside the...

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Dino World

10 Facts About Cahokia Mounds in Illinois

Stick around until the end—one overlooked detail reveals how archaeologists know exactly what these ancient builders were thinking.

Cahokia, IL · 5d

St. Louis American

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Video: Jodeci opens ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis

Jodeci chose St. Louis to open its “Forever My Lady” anniversary tour, and the crowd at Stifel Theatre came ready to sing. The group brought out the R&B classics that made them a staple of ’90s slow jams. The show got a hometown twist when Chingy made...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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St. Louis Filmmakers Bring an Undead Wolf to Life in Horror Short

A St. Louis filmmaker has just shared a horror movie short starring actor Ray Wise who was in the movie "Robocop".

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Tarlton Corporation serves as general contractor on $9.5 million renovation to Forest Park outdoor musical theater

Tarlton Corporation is serving as general contractor on the $9.5 million renovation to The Muny, America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theater, situated in the heart of St. Louis’ historic Forest Park. Following the recent completion of its 108th season, The Muny is working with Tarlton on a...

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Missouri veterans honored at Soldiers Memorial wreath ceremony

Veterans Day Wednesday marked the annual remembrance at Soldiers Memorial that paid respect to Missourians that served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Granite City Singer-Songwriter Dana Michael Anderson's Music

Dana Michael Anderson was a singer-songwriter from Granite City, Illinois, whose recorded work included albums and live performances. He died in 2023. Dana's recorded work included albums released during his lifetime. His brother, JB Anderson, said a coroner contacted him in August 2023 to inform him that Dana had died by suicide, as detailed by BroBible. Dana's obituary, published through Central Cremation Center, states that he passed away at his residence on August 10, 2023.

Granite City, IL · 6d

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Dave Wilson from Imperial, MO joined the Real Rock Army today!

Dave thinks he should be a member of the Real Rock Army because he’s had the qualifications for years: he listens every day, loves that KSHE keeps the classic rock format, and feels close with the DJ’s. Dave’s first concert ever was in 1977 at Styx with April...

Imperial, MO · 5d

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