Construction is soon beginning on Affton Fire House 1, located at 9282 Gravois Road. As a result, administrative staff for the Affton Fire Protection District (AFPD) will temporarily operate from House...
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
• September 23, 2026
Lutheran High School South held a blessing over its new STEM Center on Sept. 15, bringing together students, faculty, alumni and donors. The facility itself is still under construction, though it is slated...
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
• September 23, 2026
Local schools, clubs and community members walked the streets from Affton High School to Bayless Elementary School as part of the Affton-Lemay Community Parade on Sept. 19, saying hello and tossing candy...
A Missouri Lottery player walked away with $3 million after purchasing a “300X” Scratchers ticket in Affton. The ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 8000 Mackenzie Road.
The unnamed...
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
• September 16, 2026
Jazz music holds a special place in Mara Queen’s heart. Queen is a senior at Lutheran High School South, and this summer, she took the next step in her journey as a jazz musician by attending a five-week...
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
• September 16, 2026
Sally Haas is no stranger to the stage — she spent most of her life as a comedian, but now, she’s on a stage of a different kind. At age 70, the Affton resident decided to try her hand at powerlifting....
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
• September 15, 2026
As of Sept. 9, Cor Jesu Academy has raised more than $11 million toward its $13.1 million fundraising goal to construct a new outdoor sports facility.
“These young women are achieving at the highest...
By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
• September 1, 2026
With school back in session, several construction projects in the Affton School District have wrapped up. At an August Board of Education meeting, the board was provided an update on these capital improvement...
The Affton Community Center hosted a flea market on Aug. 15. Held at the center, located at 9801 Mackenzie Road, individuals and families from across the community shopped from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., coming...
Every year, a handful of runners from the Affton High School cross country team take a trip to Colorado to enjoy a week of hiking and running in the mountains. This trip — which takes place this year...
