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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Recipients of the Mehlville School Districts 2006 Distinguished Service Award from left, are: Rich Huddleston, Bobbie Aldy and Marea Kluth-Hoppe.

Mehlville BOE names Rogers Elementary library after volunteer

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 5, 2023

The Mehlville School District Board of Education voted unanimously last week to change the name of the Rogers Elementary library after a library volunteer. The Board of Education voted unanimously to...

Former Crestwood mayor appointed to fill rest of Shipley’s term

Former Crestwood mayor appointed to fill rest of Shipley’s term

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 2, 2023

A familiar face was appointed to fill a vacant Crestwood Ward 3 seat at the Board of Aldermen meeting April 25. Former Crestwood Mayor Grant Mabie was appointed to fill the vacant Ward 3 seat left...

One of the main features of the Sunset Hills Bass Pro Shops is a large aquarium and water feature that is stocked with native fish species.

Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills opens Wednesday

May 2, 2023

The new Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills opens tomorrow. Bass Pro Shops will celebrate the opening of its third St. Louis-area store May 3. The Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store is located at the site...

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City.

Missouri Senate approves $50B budget plan after divisive diversity debate

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent May 1, 2023

The Missouri Senate on the night of April 25 fell into an intramural fight among Republicans over whether to use the budget to put limits on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in state government. The...

Ryon Owings and Alyssa Purdy

Purdy and Owings plan June wedding

April 30, 2023

Alyssa Purdy, daughter of Susan and Richard Purdy of Kansas City, and Ryon Owings, son of Victoria and Ronald Owings of St. Charles, have announced their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Purdy, of...

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is one of the sites participating in Historic Saint Louis Spirited Holiday Past event on Dec. 2.

Grant Historic Site awarded for special project

April 28, 2023

The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic site, 7400 Grant Road, was recognized for its exhibits and special events commemorating the 200th anniversary of Grant’s birth by the Organization of American Historians. The...

Commission recommends CUP for Victory Christian Academy

Commission recommends CUP for Victory Christian Academy

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 28, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission voted to recommend a new private school in South County at its executive session this month. The commission voted 6-1 at its meeting April 11 to recommend a conditional...

County music artist Thomas Rhett is touring this summer to promote his 2022 album, ‘Where We Started. Rhett plays in St. Louis at the Enterprise Center May 20.

Rhett reflects on new song writing style, prepares for upcoming summer tour

By Alan Sculley, For The Call April 28, 2023

A couple of years ago, Thomas Rhett threw a bit of a stylistic curveball to fans with his album “Country Again: Side A,” which moved away from the pop elements and modern production that had been a...

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