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Two Long Elementary School students climb up a piece of new equipment. The new playground was designed to be inclusive of all abilities and ages.

New Crestwood Park playgrounds officially open with ribbon cutting

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 14, 2025

With the help of Crestwood’s elected officials and several lucky Long Elementary School students, the two new playgrounds at Crestwood Park officially opened with a ribbon cutting on May 6.  The...

Affton girls soccer hopes to close season on high note

Affton girls soccer hopes to close season on high note

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call May 14, 2025

 The Affton High School girls soccer team has ridden a wave of highs and lows this season, currently sitting at an even 10-10 record with one game left in the regular season. But with district competition...

Doug Beck

South County Democratic Club to host town hall with elected officials

May 13, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, the South County Democratic Club is hosting an end of session town hall event for democratic South County state legislators to discuss the session and...

A Mehlville better swings at an oncoming pitch.

MHS baseball heating up at right time

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call May 13, 2025

The Mehlville Panthers baseball team is catching fire at the perfect moment, riding a four-game winning streak from May 5 through 8 to push their record to an impressive 15-7. Over the last four contests,...

From left to right: Ike Fronabarger, Hamilton Striker, Nolan Belval and Sam Catlett. Photo courtesy of Lutheran South High School.

Four Lutheran South students ride in Black Hawk helicopter

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 13, 2025

 After winning a school-wide National Guard competition consisting of solving a puzzle in the dark using night vision, four lucky Lutheran South High School students earned a ride in a Black Hawk helicopter.  Before...

Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in South County at the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The box was dedicated at a ribbon cutting event Aug. 8 2023, pictured above, which was attended by Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville (pictured center) – who sponsored the legislation for the baby boxes, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian Hendricks and then-Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

Bill funding newborn rescue boxes heads to Missouri governor

By Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent May 12, 2025

A bill that would help fund the installation of rescue boxes for parents in crisis to anonymously relinquish newborns to the state is headed to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe. State Rep. Jim Murphy, a St....

Gavin Kolley

Arnold man charged with involuntary manslaughter for killing Oakville woman in car crash

May 12, 2025

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on May 7 on Gavin Kolley, 37, of Arnold, for killing an Oakville woman in a head-on crash on May 6. Kolley – charged with first-degree...

Homeschoolers’ participation nears in public school athletics, activities

Homeschoolers’ participation nears in public school athletics, activities

By Sterling Sewell, Missouri News Network May 8, 2025

A Senate bill allowing homeschooled student participation in public and charter school activities and athletics passed the Missouri House on April 30. Senate Bill 63, proposed by Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington,...

Veterans practice their golf swings at the April 23 clinic hosted at Tower Tee Golf and Recreation, 6727 Heege Road. The main focuses of that clinic were chipping, putting, pitching and driving.

Veterans find community, camaraderie through golf

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 8, 2025

For over ten years, South County veterans and active duty military members have been able to share camaraderie and learn new skills at PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), a veteran golf program...

An Oakville player slides to safety.

Oakville baseball off to solid start

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call May 7, 2025

Overall, it’s been a strong spring for Oakville baseball. Currently sitting at a 15-8 record, as of May 8, the Tigers can attribute this in large part to outstanding pitching performances and a dependable...

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