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Police investigate homicide of adult male on Union Road

Police investigate homicide of adult male on Union Road

July 28, 2025

The St. Louis County Police Department is currently investigating a July 25 homicide that resulted in the death of Daniel Douglas, 19, of the 4200 block of Tupelo Drive. The homicide took place in the...

The Wall That Heals travels from city to city in a 53-foot trailer. Photo provided by St. Louis County.

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial comes to Jefferson Barracks

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 21, 2025

From July 24-27, the Jefferson Barracks Historic Site, 345 North Drive, will have a new piece of history joining its grounds: The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans...

A roofer in Oakville on July 2.

South County continues to rebuild after March 14 tornado

July 9, 2025

New roofs can be seen going up across Oakville and Mehlville following extensive damage from the March 14 tornado. It is unclear how many homes were hit. Per the National Weather Service, the tornado,...

A worker places new letters on the front of Mehlville Senior High School as one of the final touches of Proposition P improvements at the school. Prop P was approved by voters in 2000, and was one of the last times Mehlville made a significant investment in its facilties.

Surveys requesting community feeback on Mehlville levy plan delayed in post

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 3, 2025

The Mehlville School District has been seeking community feedback via survey on a new plan to adapt existing levies. Surveys were sent to a random sample of 4,000 registered voters, but many of these surveys...

A worker places new letters on the front of Mehlville Senior High School as one of the final touches of Proposition P improvements at the school. Prop P was approved by voters in 2000, and was one of the last times Mehlville made a significant investment in its facilties.

Mehlville considers proposal adapting levies to fund $1.4 million in annual maintenance

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter June 26, 2025

The Mehlville Board of Education is considering a new, zero-tax rate increase proposal that would adapt local levies in the hopes of annually generating $1.4 million for routine maintenance and infrastructure...

Alex Braun with Drew Carey, the host of The Price Is Right. Photo coutresy of Alex Braun.

Mehlville alum, game show ‘super fan,’ appears on ‘The Price Is Right’

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor June 26, 2025

On February 3, Mehlville High School alum Alex Braun heard the three words he had been waiting for since 2018: “Come on down.”  After 16 tries in seven years, Braun – a self-proclaimed “game...

Caroline Moran baking. Photo provided by Karen Liebsch.

Sixth grader hosts Mehlville benefit bake sale for brain cancer advocacy group

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter June 20, 2025

Caroline Moran is a girl with a cause. On June 21, she will host Caroline’s Cakes 4 A Cause: a bake sale in Mehlville, where she hopes to raise money in honor of her friend’s father, who is suffering...

Amy Bush. Photo provided by the Mehlville School District.

MHS teacher Amy Bush awarded nation’s top civics education honor

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor June 16, 2025

Amy Bush, a social studies teacher at Mehlville High School, was recently awarded a James Madison Fellowship. Bush was the only recipient of the fellowship, known as the United States’ most prestigious...

Missouri Lottery player wins $68,000 from ticket purchased in Mehlville

Missouri Lottery player wins $68,000 from ticket purchased in Mehlville

June 12, 2025

A Missouri Lottery player won a $68,000 jackpot when their ticket – purchased at Midwest Petroleum, 4403 Lemay Ferry Road – matched all five numbers drawn in the May 27 Show Me Cash drawing.   The...

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,...

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