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Both Meredith Sumenek (L) and Bob Mahacek (R) have announced their candidacy for the 95th District.
Meredith Sumenek, Bob Mahacek to run for Missouri’s vacant 95th House District seat
In honor of Patriot Day, community members clean headstones at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Sept. 11. Though the event takes place annually, local participation skyrocketed this year, with numbers tripling from about 40 to 50 people annually to 150 volunteers this year.
Jefferson Barracks celebrates 200 years in 2026
February 4, 2026
Four Oakville students honored at Missouri Thespians conference
Four Oakville students honored at Missouri Thespians conference
February 4, 2026
Bierbaum students in the school garden. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Smith-Simms.
Bierbaum garden club awarded grant
January 29, 2026
Ryan Harrell (middle), with his parents, his wife and his two daughters at the Crestwood Board of Aldermen's Nov. 25 meeting. Photo by AJ McNaughton, Crestwood's communications manager.
Chief Ryan Harrell takes over Crestwood Fire Department
January 29, 2026
School News
Four Oakville students honored at Missouri Thespians conference
Four Oakville students honored at Missouri Thespians conference
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
Bierbaum students in the school garden. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Smith-Simms.
Bierbaum garden club awarded grant
January 29, 2026
Bayless High School freshman Curnice Carter (left) and sophomore Mahsa Jalili (right) show off their artwork. The two pieces were chosen out of 779 submissions in this year's St. Louis County Department of Public Health Healthy Living Calendar Contest. Photo courtesy of the Bayless School District.
Three Bayless students selected as winners in county’s Healthy Living Calendar Contest
January 28, 2026
Tiffany Schwaegel, Mehlville School District's new assistant superintendent of student services. Photo courtesy of Mehlville.
Tiffany Schwaegel appointed as Mehlville’s assistant superintendent of student services
January 28, 2026
Sara Levine. Photo courtesy of Lindbergh Schools.
South County public school staff bring home awards
January 27, 2026
Community
South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Jan. 30 through Thursday, Feb. 5
South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Jan. 30 through Thursday, Feb. 5
Ellie Marshall
Community Call: Missouri’s 95th House District goes without representation for one full year
January 22, 2026
Should you run for public office?
Should you run for public office?
January 22, 2026
South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Jan. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 29
South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Jan. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 29
January 21, 2026
Mehlville, Lindbergh, Affton students set goals for the new year
Mehlville, Lindbergh, Affton students set goals for the new year
January 21, 2026
Crime
Police investigate deadly Lemay house fire
Police investigate deadly Lemay house fire
Pedestrian fatally struck on Lemay Ferry Road
Pedestrian fatally struck on Lemay Ferry Road
January 7, 2026
Man found dead near the River Des Peres
Man found dead near the River Des Peres
January 6, 2026
Investigation underway in fatal Dec. 20 shooting at Affton hotel
Investigation underway in fatal Dec. 20 shooting at Affton hotel
December 22, 2025
Joseph Marino
Man charged in connection with Sunset Hills resident’s murder
December 15, 2025
Opinions
Ellie Marshall
Community Call: Missouri’s 95th House District goes without representation for one full year
By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
Should you run for public office?
Should you run for public office?
January 22, 2026
Letters to the editor
Writer weighs in on Mark Kelly situation
January 21, 2026
Letters to the editor
Writer calls on Lemay, Affton, Bayless residents
January 21, 2026
Letters to the editor
Reader, a senior, gives opinion on senior property tax freeze
January 21, 2026
Business
The South County Center, 18 S. County Center Way.
South County Center could become sports complex with ice hockey rink
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
7Brew coffee chain is coming to Crestwood Crossing
7Brew coffee chain is coming to Crestwood Crossing
January 21, 2026
Takeiros Mex-Grill, 5828 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Takeiros Mex-Grill finally opens in Green Park
January 21, 2026
Rendering of Dogs For Our Brave's new Crestwood location. Image courtesy of Crestwood.
Dogs For Our Brave nonprofit has site plan approved in Crestwood
December 31, 2025
7Brew Coffee submits plan for location in Crestwood
7Brew Coffee submits plan for location in Crestwood
December 25, 2025
Sports
Kevin Kelly. Photo courtesy of Show-Me Sports Magazine.
Bayless alum Kevin Kelly to be inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame next month
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
Bayless sophomore Crystal Biggs looks at the referee, dumbfounded by his call against her.
Bayless basketball defeats Affton
January 13, 2026
Affton High School's inagural bowling team. Photo courtesy of Affton School District.
Affton High School bowling team moves through inaugural season
January 1, 2026
Lutheran South soccer player named All-Region Goalkeeper of the Year
Lutheran South soccer player named All-Region Goalkeeper of the Year
December 18, 2025
Becca Delaney and Violet Phillips at Disney World’s Varsity Spirit Spectacular held in Orlando, Florida, from Nov. 21-24. Photo courtesy of Lutheran South.
Two Lutheran South cheerleaders perform at Disney World’s Varsity Spirit Spectacular
December 18, 2025
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January 29, 2026 Edition
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