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Following the funeral of Affton Fire Capt. James Cova July 18, a procession of emergency vehicles and civilian cars traveled from Kutis Funeral Home up Gravois Road, eventually ending at St. Paul Churchyard. Pictured above, the route stopped at Affton Firehouse 1, 9282 Gravois Road, so Capt. Cova could be driven through one last time.

Community gathers to honor life of Affton Fire Capt. James Cova at funeral service, procession

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter July 23, 2024

First responders and the South County and Jefferson County communities came out July 18 to honor the life of Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who was found unresponsive...

From left, Kenneth Abram and Cijo Mathews

Kenneth Abram, Cijo Mathews vie in primary for House District 92 seat

By Staff Report July 23, 2024

Lemay resident Kenneth Abram and South County business owner Cijo Mathews will vie in the Republican primary on Aug. 6 for the Missouri House of Representatives 92nd District. The winner will face incumbent...

SSM Health offering free physicals

SSM Health offering free physicals

July 18, 2024

SSM Health Sports Medicine is offering free sports physicals with its partnered high schools on July 24, July 29 and Aug. 3. Students from Affton, Bayless, Hancock and Lutheran South high schools can...

James Cova

Flags will fly at half-staff in Missouri to honor fallen Affton Fire Capt. James Cova

July 17, 2024

The United States and Missouri flags will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who died July 9 at the Affton firehouse. Missouri...

The garden at Rogers Middle School in the Affton School District. The garden was part of 2024s Sustainable Backyard tour. Photo courtesy of the Affton School District.

Rogers Middle School featured in backyard tour

June 28, 2024

Rogers Middle School in the Affton School District has been chosen to be a part of the 2024 St. Louis Regional Sustainable Backyard Tour on Sunday, June 30 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  "Many of your kids...

Mullally Drive dead-ends at the location of the proposed subdivision, which will use Mullally to access Reavis Barracks Road.

Proposal for 121-home subdivision in South County on hold after neighbor opposition

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 25, 2024

  Plans for a proposed 121-home subdivision in South County are on hold after facing pushback from neighbors. McBride Homes is proposing “The Grove at Grant’s Trail” at 10245 Spokane...

Annual St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive is Thursday at Bayless High

Annual St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive is Thursday at Bayless High

June 12, 2024

The 21st annual St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive will take place Thursday at Bayless High School. The blood drive, sponsored by Bally Sports Midwest, will take place at Bayless High School, 4532 Weber...

Bayless girls soccer celebrates successful season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call June 6, 2024

The Bayless girls’ soccer squad had a successful 2024 season, finishing 11-11 overall. It was one of the best seasons the Bronchos have had in recent memory. “Overall, I see our season as a success,”...

Doug Beck

State legislators host end-of-session town hall

June 5, 2024

Missouri Sen. Doug Beck, D-Affton; Sen. Tracy McCreery, D-Sunset Hills; and Rep. Bridget Walsh Moore, D-Lemay; are hosting an end-of-session town hall Monday.  The town hall will be held Monday, June...

Residents voice concerns at County Council meeting about subdivision proposal

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 4, 2024

Plans for a proposed development in South County were held at the May 28 St. Louis County Council meeting.  Sixth District Councilman Ernie Trakas, R-Oakville, held the bill for a proposed 121-lot...

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