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South St. Louis County News

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St. Louis County Circuit Judge Kristine Kerr speaks to Trenton E. Forster, right, during a sentencing hearing for Forster Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Clayton, Mo. Forster, 20, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 shooting death of St. Louis County police officer Blake Snyder. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis County courts continue to limit in-person hearings and trials after employee’s COVID-19 death

August 18, 2020

St. Louis County courts will continue to stay closed to in-person proceedings due to the rising trend of coronavirus cases in the community, including the death of a court employee. The courts have been...

The slide shown by the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force last week that singled out South County as a coronavirus hotspot.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in every South County ZIP code; task force singles it out as pandemic hotspot

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor August 17, 2020

Coronavirus cases have continued to rise in South County in the week since it was singled out as a virus hotspot in the St. Louis metropolitan region, even as cases began to decline in other areas. Reporting...

The Point Eagle mascot passes out Chromebooks at a drive-thru event in March 2020.

Despite widespread interest, only one parent speaks on holding Mehlville classes in person

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 17, 2020

With all the discussion going on about whether schools should start in person or virtually this fall, only one parent came to the Mehlville Board of Education’s Aug. 5 meeting where the board decided...

People released from prison during the pandemic face added challenges

By Madison Czopek, Missouri Information Corps August 16, 2020

For people released from prison or jail, returning to their communities is a challenge in the best of times. Often, employers don’t want to hire them. A criminal record makes it hard to find housing....

‘Code Sunshine’ is a welcome birthday gift: After being admitted for COVID-19 to Mercy Hospital South on his daughter’s birthday, April 2, Bill finally went home in late April with his wife, Lynn – on his own 68th birthday. Bill, a COVID-19 patient who only wanted to provide his first name, spent three weeks at Mercy Hospital South, with a week on a ventilator and two weeks in intensive care.

The road to COVID-19 recovery isn’t always easy

By Colleen Wouters, Missouri Information Corps August 14, 2020

When Gina Mossburg tested positive for COVID-19 on July 8th, she thought it would be “no big deal.” But the elementary school teacher from Eagleville, Missouri, was surprised by how much the virus...

The St. Louis City SC crest, unveiled Aug. 13, 2020.

St. Louis Major League Soccer team name is … St. Louis City SC

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor August 13, 2020

The Major League Soccer team coming to St. Louis got a name Thursday: St. Louis City SC, with team colors of red and blue accented with yellow and gray. The name is internationally inspired, but also...

Low-income Missourians will be hit hard by coming utility shut-offs, advocates say

Low-income Missourians will be hit hard by coming utility shut-offs, advocates say

By Claire Colby, Missouri Information Corps August 13, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Missouri, several utility companies like Ameren and Evergy pressed pause on disconnecting services for nonpayment. But many of these breaks came to an end in recent...

Bob Burns wins a three-way race to take on Trakas

Bob Burns wins a three-way race to take on Trakas

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 13, 2020

Rep. Bob Burns will challenge 6th District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, to see who will serve as the unofficial “mayor of South County.” Trakas,...

Birthday parades have become a fun activity during the stay-at-home order in effect in St. Louis County due to the coronavirus. During the parades, residents drive by the birthday celebrant’s house separately in their cars, keeping social distancing. The events are organized online, in Facebook groups like Lindbergh Community Birthday Parades, Oakville Birthday Parades and Mehlville Birthday Parades. Above, Ryan from Crestwood got a parade for his birthday April 6, 2020.

Crestwood meetings are staying virtual for now

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 13, 2020

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will continue to hold its monthly meetings through videoconferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a brief discussion earlier this summer to reopen meetings to the...

Green and Gold-themed kicks seen at the Lindbergh High School Class of 2020s drive-in graduation at the PowerPlex in June.

Lindbergh moves back first day of school for students, updates calendar

August 12, 2020

The first day of school for K-12 students in Lindbergh Schools will now fall on Thursday, Aug. 27, following a Board of Education vote Tuesday night to move back the start of school three days from its...

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