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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

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Incoming Kennerly kindergarteners Andrew and Hailey enjoy the Popsicles that Principal Todd Morgan handed out.

Lindbergh to offer tuition-free full-day kindergarten starting Jan. 7

December 18, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Lindbergh Schools will begin offering tuition-free full-day kindergarten starting in January, a turnabout from last year when the district...

Lindbergh looks at ‘bond of the future’ for new Lindbergh High School

Lindbergh looks at ‘bond of the future’ for new Lindbergh High School

December 11, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd  News Editor  glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The Lindbergh Board of Education is looking at a “bond of the future” and what that means, and the initiative will likely revolve around...

County Executive Steve Stenger, left, talks to council Chairman Sam Page, D-Creve Coeur, at the Aug. 1 council meeting. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

County Council hints it might take months to approve 2019 budget plan

December 11, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The St. Louis County Council declined to take up any bills related to the 2019 county budget last week, and council members signaled that they...

Steve Stenger and Jon Belmar answer questions about the new special response unit. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

Police union speaks out against Belmar after chief fires officers for ‘misleading’ bureau

December 6, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The St. Louis County Police Department’s union is speaking out against Chief Jon Belmar after he fired two police officers he said gave misleading...

Protests organized outside Mercy South after flu shot firing

Protests organized outside Mercy South after flu shot firing

December 5, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com  Protesters took to Kennerly Road outside Mercy Hospital South — formerly St. Anthony’s Medical Center — last week to protest the hospital’s...

Call Newspapers Holiday Guide 2018

Call Newspapers Holiday Guide 2018

November 29, 2018

Check out our Call Newspapers 2018 Holiday Guide, with everything you can see and do this holiday season in south county and in a few other common holiday travel destinations like Chicago, Branson and...

County Executive Steve Stenger, second from left, listens to Rep. Bob Burns, D-Affton, address the council last year, left to right: 5th District Councilman Pat Dolan, D-Richmond Heights, Chairman Sam Page, D-Creve Coeur, 1st District Councilwoman Hazel Erby and 4th District Councilwoman Rochelle Walton Gray, D-Black Jack. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

No money for raises in county budget again; marks eight years in a decade

November 29, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com St. Louis County cannot provide raises to any non-public safety employees either this year or in the foreseeable future without significant...

Man who could be most prolific serial killer once caught in St. Louis County

Man who could be most prolific serial killer once caught in St. Louis County

November 28, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com A man who could be the most prolific serial killer in history once got off with a slap on the wrist from the St. Louis County justice system...

County Executive Steve Stenger, left, talks to council Chairman Sam Page, D-Creve Coeur, at the Aug. 1 council meeting. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

Stenger: County must cut budget or hike revenue by 2020

November 27, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The St. Louis County Council has to make major decisions on whether to cut services or raise taxes by next year. The county can continue offering...

A rendering of Crestwood City Center at night.

Crestwood city officials say they are seeing ‘positive progress’ toward mall project

November 22, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com More than a month after a broker open house that showcased the possible sale and redevelopment of the Crestwood mall site, city officials say...

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