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After 28 years at KMOX, Carol Daniel is still St. Louis’ voice

2 years 9 months ago
When Carol Daniel announced her retirement from KMOX in April, it signaled the end of a 40-year, award-filled career in media. But Daniel is back behind the mic as senior producer and host at Nine PBS. Carol Daniel’s new podcast, "Listen, St. Louis" premiered this month, with a focus on the region's complex challenges and the people working to address them. Carol reflects on her new role and what audiences can expect from her post-KMOX.

"A Special Man": Art Williams Marks 100th Birthday, Is Recognized By Area Club

2 years 9 months ago
ALTON - Art Williams is a special man and has an equally special group of friends - The Big Dogs - who honored him before his 100th birthday on Dec. 3, 2023. Godfrey Mayor Mike Mike McCormick read a proclamation that makes this Dec. 3, 2023, “Art Williams Day” in the village. “We are excited about Art’s birthday,” McCormick said. “He is one heck of a guy and one of my better friends. He is one of the smartest people I have ever met.” Art said he was very thankful for the club honoring him and is looking forward to his family marking his actual birthday with him. "These are a great bunch of guys," he said. "I am part of the group. I am thankful they did this today." In 2022, Art was the parade marshal of the Alton Memorial Day Parade. Art served in World War II and is a veteran who was in the service from 1942 to 1945. He served in the Pacific for a period during World War II. He also is a former plant manager at the old Shell Refinery

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Recognizes Fall Product Top Sellers

2 years 9 months ago
GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual Fall Product Program for 2023. Girls in Southern Illinois crushed it this fall, selling over $525,000 in tasty treats, magazines, and other fun products. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being Fall Product Top Sellers for their respective areas: Alvina Farley from the Alton/Godfrey/Wood River/Roxana Service Unit sold $1,415 in product Riley Isaak from the Granite City/Madison/Venice Service Unit sold $1,409 in product Katelynn Norman from the Bethalto Service Unit sold $2,230 in product Kinsley Godier from the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Service Unit sold $1,293 in product Allison Malter from the Troy/St. Jacob Service Unit sold $1,234 in product Layla Basso from the Highland Service Unit sold $1,370 in product Margeaux Williams from the Collinsville Service Unit sold $701 in product “Our Girl Scouts continue to amaze me with their entrepreneurial spirit

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