South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Missouri Association of School Administrators President Jenny Ulrich, left, and Bayless Superintendent of Schools Amy Ruzicka, right, at the annual MASA conference March 20. Photo courtesy of the Bayless School District.

Bayless Superintendent named Emerging Superintendent of the Year

April 5, 2024

Bayless Superintendent Amy Ruzicka was named Emerging Superintendent of the Year for the Greater St. Louis District by The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) during its annual conference...

Voters check in to cast their ballots at the Sunset Hills Community Center during the April 2019 municipal election.

Incumbents victorious in 2024 South County municipal and school board elections

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 3, 2024

These are the final, unofficial election results for South County from the April 2 election as of Wednesday morning, with 100% of precincts reporting. Look for continuing coverage online and in upcoming...

Missouri candidates wait to file for office Feb. 27 at the Secretary of State’s office in Jefferson City. Late withdrawals mean filing will reopen Tuesday in a handful of districts (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).

Late withdrawals mean more time to file for lieutenant governor, other Missouri offices

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent April 2, 2024

Anyone who procrastinated on filing for political office will get another chance to enter the Aug. 6 primary in a handful of contests. Late withdrawals from four congressional races, four state House...

Then Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman during her 2018 campaign for the Missouri House. Coleman was elected to the Missouri Senate in 2022.

Republican senator leaves Congressional race to run for Missouri secretary of state

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent April 2, 2024

State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman has abandoned her run for Congress and instead filed to join the crowded GOP primary for Missouri Secretary of State. Coleman, an attorney and first-term Republican...

Lindbergh Schools BOE approves next strategic plan, shaped by community feedback

Lindbergh Schools BOE approves next strategic plan, shaped by community feedback

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter April 2, 2024

The Lindbergh Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s 2024-29 Strategic Plan at the board’s March 12 meeting.  Prior to passing the new plan, the board presented a draft at its Feb....

Candidate filing closes for August primary

Candidate filing closes for August primary

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 1, 2024

Sixth District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas will face one challenger in the Republican primary this August. The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 6. The General Election is Tuesday, Nov....

Crestwood alderman hosts blood drive

Crestwood alderman hosts blood drive

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter April 1, 2024

To commemorate his time on the Crestwood Board of Aldermen, Ward 2 Alderman Justin Charboneau – who is term-limited and did not seek reelection April 2 – is partnering with ImpactLife to host a three-day...

South County Election Guide 2024

South County Election Guide 2024

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 29, 2024

The St. Louis Call has full election coverage for the Tuesday, April 2 municipal election in South County cities and school districts. You can still vote in-person absentee at satellite voting sites...

The six candidates running for the two two-year term seats on the Mehlville Board of Education. 

Top row, in alphabetical order from left: Incumbent Peggy Hassler, Bob Mahacek and Mike Moore. 

Bottom row, in alphabetical order from left: Venki Palamand, Incumbent Jean Pretto and Sasha Schmittgens.

Six candidates running for two two-year term seats on the Mehlville school board

By Staff Report March 29, 2024

The race for the four open seats on the Mehlville School District school board features incumbent Tori Behlke, incumbent Peggy Hassler, Bob Mahacek, Mike Moore, incumbent Patrick McKelvey, Venki Palamand,...

The Oakville High School and Mehlville High School soccer teams compete in a matchup Tuesday, March 26. OHS won 2-0. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS girls soccer has a fresh start this season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call March 27, 2024

The Oakville High School girls soccer team will be starting fresh this spring. Last year’s 16-5 record is in the past, as the Tigers lost 12 seniors to graduation. Despite an almost all new cast,...

Load More Stories