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One of the St. Louis region's biggest ambassadors in Hollywood is now engaged. Mad Men star Jon Hamm is now engaged to Anna Osceola.

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome the Always Late TV Movie Awards to the Hatheway Cultural Center this Sunday, March 5. The Always Late TV Movie Awards, founded and directed by L&C alumnus Kevin Edwards, recognizes excellence in independent film across all genres. “As a filmmaker, I’ve submitted to many festivals and award shows and wanted to give other creators the kind of opportunity that I’ve been looking for,” Edwards said. “I wanted to create a fun, vibrant, alternative to other festivals and award shows that appeal to both filmmakers and movie buffs.” Actor and comedian John Lehr and St. Louis comedian Mary Jayne will host the event, which features awards in 20 categories. Presenters will include L&C professors Jen Cline and Peter Hussey, along with other talents, including Emilee Mosbacher, Ashley Pryor, Bella Torregrossa, Caterina Clayton, Shaun Scott, Mike Ratcliff, Charles Pruitt, Ben Vogt, Sabrina Dawnn,

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MADISON, Ill. - Six-time Olympic medalist and philanthropist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will be the Grand Marshal of the Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter NASCAR Cup Series Race at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) on June 4, 2023. Kersee will be giving NASCAR’s top drivers the command to start their engines before the 2:30 p.m. (CT) race. The sports legend will also be hosting the first-ever JJK 5K race and walk with participants running on the 1.25-mile oval track. The JJK 5K will take place on Saturday, June 3, following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200 and will be followed by a concert on the infield stage. Kersee will present the event medals. Registration information here with all proceeds from the run benefitting the JJK Foundation. “I am excited to be a part of the NASCAR Cup Series weekend as it brings so much attention to my hometown and the work we do here,” said Jackie Joyner-Kersee. “I like things that go fast! Combining

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From The Edwardsville Intelligencer:  Five zoning requests were unanimously approved Tuesday by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals. The five include: • A request by Ana K. Flores Garcia and Gloria Flores Garcia for a special use permit to allow continued placement of a single-wide mobile home at 3214 Yale Avenue, Collinsville. • A […]

Foo Fighters have announced a trio of U.S. headlining shows. The newly added dates include stops in Gilford, New Hampshire, on May 24; Rogers, Arkansas, on June 14; and Pelham,…

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From Missouri Business Alert: The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $7 million to three Missouri airports for renovations and restructuring, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday. The Missouri airports were included in the administration’s nearly $1 billion in funding to 99 airports across the country. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is part of the […]

St. Louis officials said they did repair a traffic signal facing the wrong way at Bates Street and Morganford Road, but it was again facing the wrong way at the time of a fatal Saturday crash.

The gunman who killed himself after fatally shooting a co-worker and critically injuring a Dupo police officer on Sunday was also convicted of killing a customer outside a strip club in 2009, authorities said Monday.

Play a Word Game with Me If I say “avenue” to a New Yorker, they’re likely to say “fifth.” As in Fifth Avenue. But in Clayton, the savvy diner is more likely to say “Meramec.” It’s the street location of the trendy bistro, tucked under a chic black awning embossed with the word “avenue.”‘ A... 

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Dillard’s Inc. is alleging city officials “colluded” with developers behind a $3 billion effort to create a downtown Chesterfield that could cause the retailer to lose its store through eminent domain, according to a new lawsuit. The department store chain alleges Chesterfield officials did not follow state law when it approved […]

From Leader Publications:  A vacant factory and warehouse at 605 E. Outer 21 between Arnold and Fenton may get a new lease on life as a shingles distribution site. The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 on Feb. 9 to recommend approval of a rezoning request for the 1.7-acre property, which is just south […]

Located at 220 THF Blvd. in Chesterfield, Eatwell Market will offer local products and emphasize natural and organic foods.

A woman is accused of headbutting and kicking a deputy moments after her arrest in southern Illinois.

Let it be known that Metallica isn't behind the times when it comes to social media. The metal legends have taken to TikTok to tease a new song, presumably off…

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There are several races on the City of St. Louis primary ballot, including 14 aldermen positions.

St. Louis media veteran Paul Cook started at 5 On Your Side Monday.