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South St. Louis County News

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From left to right; Rep. David Gregory and Erica Hoffman.

Gregory, Hoffman square off again for Missouri House 96th District

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Repoter September 25, 2020

David Gregory, a Republican attorney, is running for re-election in the 96th Missouri House District Tuesday, Nov. 3, and is being challenged once again by Democrat Erica Hoffman, a stay-at-home mother...

Gov. Mike Parson posted this photo to his Twitter account July 11 showing him attending a crowded barbecue in Sedalia with no social distancing or masks.

Missouri governor, wife test positive for COVID-19

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 23, 2020

Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday. Parson's office said Teresa Parson was tested this morning "out of an abundance of caution" and after displaying...

Crestwood Elementary surprised Mr. DC with a socially-distanced parade and celebration Friday, Sept. 4, for winning 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year.

Darrion Cockrell, Lindbergh’s ‘Mr. DC,’ named Missouri Teacher of the Year for 2021

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 22, 2020

Darrion Cockrell, the Lindbergh Schools educator named 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year, sees the statewide honor as an opportunity to continue his mission of connecting with children in positive and...

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announces that she will perform an audit of St. Louis County at the St. Louis County Library headquarters May 15, 2019, after the County Council voted unanimously to approve an audit May 7. Former County Executive Steve Stenger requested an audit of the county two years ago, but then-council Chairman Sam Page, now the county executive, declined.

State audit finds Stenger enabled by council, county auditor, Charter

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 22, 2020

Poor oversight by the County Council, an auditor who doesn’t audit and a county Charter that tilts the balance of power in St. Louis County to the county executive all contributed to the lack of oversight...

The Buzz Westfall St. Louis County Justice Center, as seen in June 2019. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Known for work with federal courts, Doug Burris tapped as head of troubled St. Louis County jail

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 16, 2020

The troubled St. Louis County jail will get its third director in three weeks in Doug Burris, a nationally known retired federal probation officer who will take the job as acting jail director starting...

Ashu Joshi

Sunset Hills doctor pleads guilty to distribution of child pornography related to 16-year-old wife

September 16, 2020

A Sunset Hills doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to distributing child pornography. Ashu Joshi, 48, of Sunset Hills, pleaded guilty in front of U.S. District Judge John A. Ross, signing on to a plea deal...

Grants Farm will reopen for unique Halloween Drive-Thru Experience in October

Grant’s Farm will reopen for unique Halloween Drive-Thru Experience in October

September 16, 2020

Grant’s Farm has been closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but it will reopen for a drive-thru Halloween experience in October. Starting Oct. 1 and running through Oct. 31, Grant’s Farm will welcome...

Man wins the lottery at Circle K on Tesson Ferry Road

Man wins the lottery at Circle K on Tesson Ferry Road

September 15, 2020

A St. Louis man hit big in the Missouri Lottery, claiming a large prize. Adam Littrell of St. Louis recently claimed a $77,777 prize on a Missouri Lottery “Triple Red 777’s” Scratchers game. Littrell...

The rain-delayed matchup between Lindbergh High School and Mehlville High School Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, had all the ingredients of a state playoff game, despite being the first week of the 2019 season. Mehlville fell to Lindbergh 17-10. Photo by Bill Milligan.

St. Louis County school districts, including Mehlville and Lindbergh, weigh whether to postpone fall sports as parents protest

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 15, 2020

St. Louis County school districts, including Mehlville and Lindbergh, are weighing whether to postpone fall sports to the spring as parents protest the county’s sports restrictions aimed at preventing...

Bayless School District awarded $400,000 in federal funds for school safety

Bayless School District awarded $400,000 in federal funds for school safety

September 13, 2020

The Bayless School District is receiving more than $400,000 in federal funding aimed at preventing school violence, one of only three school districts in the state to receive funds. Bayless is getting...

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