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Max, the last remaining Grants Farm elephant, died this month at the age of 14. Photo courtesy of Grants Farm.

Grant’s Farm done with elephants after all four die this year

December 22, 2018

Max, the last remaining Grant's Farm elephant, died this month at the age of 14. Photo courtesy of Grant's Farm. Grant’s Farm says it is done keeping elephants “at this time” after all four elephants...

The Affton Southwest Precinct, as seen when residents decorated the patrol car of fallen Officer Blake Snyder after he was killed in the line of duty in October 2016.

Mold temporarily relocates Affton precinct

December 21, 2018

The Affton Southwest Precinct, as seen when residents decorated the patrol car of fallen Officer Blake Snyder after he was killed in the line of duty in October 2016. Due to possible mold, the Affton...

South County Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 21 through Dec. 27

South County Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 21 through Dec. 27

December 21, 2018

Friday, Dec. 21 Tony Pezzo will have his third annual indoor computerized Christmas Light show, with thousands of lights synchronized to music. Stop by the First Baptist Church of Oakville, 6741...

Record-setting number of wreaths set at Jefferson Barracks in Wreaths Across America, captured by drone footage

Record-setting number of wreaths set at Jefferson Barracks in Wreaths Across America, captured by drone footage

December 21, 2018

Wreaths Across America at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery last weekend was the most successful wreath laying event ever at the cemetery, with help from the Gateway Gold Star Mothers organization. Volunteers...

Letters to the editor

Writer: Opposition to a city-county merger does not equate to racism

December 21, 2018

Letter to the Editor To the editor: Glenn Koenen wrote in an Oct. 25 letter that “city-county merger talk is just Republican code for keeping blacks out of the county.” Many people might simply...

Oakville girls basketball avenges loss versus Lindbergh

Oakville girls basketball avenges loss versus Lindbergh

December 20, 2018

Despite being down 21-17 at halftime, the Oakville girls basketball team went on a 30-15 run in the second half to win at Lindbergh 47-36 last Friday. The win for the Tigers (5-3) avenged their 56-55 loss...

Letters to the editor

This 94th District resident doesn’t want Murphy to apologize for win

December 20, 2018

Letter to the Editor To the editor: We should not be shocked that Jean Pretto didn’t take her loss to Jim Murphy for the 94th House District with dignity. She was frustrated, disappointed, surprised...

Keller Plaza 8 movie theater in south county closes

Keller Plaza 8 movie theater in south county closes

December 20, 2018

Photo courtesy of Google Maps. The Keller Plaza 8 Cine, the “dollar theater” that was a fixture of many south countians’ childhoods, closed suddenly Wednesday. The eight-screen theater was located...

Toys for School Kids brings south county together to donate toys to SLPS

Toys for School Kids brings south county together to donate toys to SLPS

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter December 20, 2018

Christmas came early for some students at St. Louis Public Schools last week when the south county organization Toys for School Kids delivered toys to three elementary schools as part of an annual holiday...

Mehlville School District students can’t wait to see Santa Claus

Mehlville School District students can’t wait to see Santa Claus

December 20, 2018

  Forder Elementary School students tell Santa what they want for Christmas. From Savannah: I want Legos and a smart watch.  Also I want clothes. Clothes!  I know you wouldn’t expect a kid...

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