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Lindbergh High School holds first-ever International Week

Lindbergh High School holds first-ever International Week

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 13, 2025

The celebration of cultural diversity has long been important to Safiya Hasan, so when it was time for the Lindbergh senior to choose a topic for her Girl Scout Gold Award, she knew right away that it...

Signs reading "National Girls and Women in Sports Day" covered the walls of Affton High School.

Affton’s second-annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration a success

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 13, 2025

Affton High School held its second annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration on Feb. 11. The celebration was held at Affton High School, 8309 MacKenzie Road, during halftime of the...

A "Night to Shine" attendee jumps and dances to the music.

South County residents ‘Shine’

February 12, 2025

South County Baptist Church, 12995 Tesson Ferry Road, held its annual “Night to Shine” event on Feb. 7. “Night to Shine” is a prom night experience for individuals of all abilities over...

The mini arch. Photo courtesy of Crestwood.

Crestwood Board of Aldermen hears updates on Prop A Nature Playscape project

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 12, 2025

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen heard updates on the Proposition A Nature Playscape project at its Jan. 28 meeting.  As the playscape is nature-centred, the plan is to incorporate natural elements...

Tara Landers, Lindbergh High School's orchestra director, and Michelle Howard, Truman Middle School and Long Elementary School's orchestra teacher, at the 2025 MMEA conference. Photo courtesy of Lindbergh Schools.

Lindbergh Schools orchestra teacher named Outstanding Secondary Educator

February 12, 2025

Michelle Howard, the orchestra teacher at Truman Middle School and Long Elementary School, was recently named 2025’s Outstanding Secondary Educator by the Missouri American String Teachers Association. Only...

Flyer courtesy of Lutheran South.

Lutheran South to host annual Make-A-Wish basketball game

February 11, 2025

For the ninth year in a row, the Lutheran South High School boys basketball teams are partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to host a Make-A-Wish game. This year’s game will be held on Feb. 14 at...

Missouri Lottery player wins $50,000 prize from Powerball ticket purchased in Affton

Missouri Lottery player wins $50,000 prize from Powerball ticket purchased in Affton

February 6, 2025

A Missouri Lottery player won a $50,000 prize in the last Powerball drawing of 2024 from a ticket she purchased at Crownway Mart, 8501 Morganford Road, in Affton. Her ticket matched four out of the...

The Affton boys wrestling team at the  2025 South Side Invitational tournament. Photo courtesy of the Affton School District.

Affton High School boys wrestling team wins first place at South Side Invitational

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 6, 2025

The Affton High School boys wrestling team won first place at the South Side Invitational tournament held Jan. 25 at St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School. In total, Affton scored 130.5 points,...

Social Security benefits exempt from state income tax in Missouri

Social Security benefits exempt from state income tax in Missouri

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 6, 2025

Filing taxes may look different for some Missouri retirees this year. As of Jan. 1, 2024, Social Security benefits are fully exempt from state income tax, which will be reflected in the taxes filed...

Green Park City Hall.

Green Park Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting Feb. 10

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor February 6, 2025

The Green Park Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Green Park City Hall, 11100 Mueller Road, Suite 5. The public is encouraged to attend.  Per city code, a special...

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