Leader Publications

Leader Publications, Jefferson County’s only weekly newspaper company, was founded in 1994 in Festus, Mo. It publishes four community weekly newspapers with a combined circulation of more than 62,000. The Jefferson County Leader is distributed by direct mail to homes in the Missouri communities of Barnhart, Pevely, Herculaneum, Crystal City, Festus, Hillsboro and De Soto. The Arnold-Imperial Leader is delivered to homes in Arnold and Imperial ZIP codes. The West Side Leader, serves readers and advertisers in High Ridge, House Springs, Cedar Hill, Dittmer, Grubville, Fenton (Jefferson County side) and Morse Mill. The Eureka Leader is delivered to all homes in the Eureka, MO, ZIP code. The company also publishes Grand Times, a magazine for senior readers which is inserted in all three Leaders three times per year, and numerous special sections that promote community events. That commitment to news has brought the company hundreds of editorial awards. It also has earned the company a loyal and large roster of advertisers, ranging from local merchants to nationwide retailers. In 2011, Leader Publications jumped into the digital age with www.myleaderpaper.com. The newspaper's online product now has an average of about 200,000 pageviews monthly and includes banner ads, online classified ads, breaking news and features unique to the website. Leader Publications also keeps in touch with readers and advertisers through social media. Visit the Leader's Facebook page. Follow the Leader on Twitter @myleaderpaper. The company sponsors events at major festivals and hosts popular events of its own such as its annual Wedding Fair and four Senior Expos each year. With owners/operators on site who are Jefferson County natives, the company remains committed to its cornerstone values of strong local news coverage, customer service and community involvement.