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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Charges issued for shooting at Telegraph and Kingston in South County

Charges issued for shooting at Telegraph and Kingston in South County

March 7, 2024

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office issued several charges Wednesday against a St. Louis man for assaulting a former romantic partner in South County. Jermaine Thurman, 49, of the 1100...

Single-family subdivision, other commercial uses on planning panel agenda

Single-family subdivision, other commercial uses on planning panel agenda

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 6, 2024

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will hear two proposals in the 6th District at its public hearing Monday.  The commission will meet Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the St. Louis County Council...

Mehlville High School girls basketball ends regular season on a positive note

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call March 4, 2024

The Mehlville girls basketball team concluded the regular season in a positive way Feb. 22 by defeating Seckman 37-31 to end the regular season. Mehlville upped its record to 7-16 on the season. The...

OHS prevails in late-season rivalry game

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call February 20, 2024

In a late-season matchup of rivals on Feb. 9, Oakville boys basketball prevailed over Mehlville, 68-59. “This was our most complete game of the season,” Oakville head coach Nathan Traxler said. “We...

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, 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 Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

First baby surrendered at MFPD firehouse

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 20, 2024

The Safe Haven Baby Box has seen its first drop-off nearly six months after being installed at a Mehlville Fire Protection District engine house in Oakville. The baby box, the first in Missouri, was installed...

A rendering of the Castle Bluff Energy Center. Courtesy of Ameren Missouri.

Ameren reveals plans for new natural gas facility in South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 20, 2024

Ameren Missouri is planning to build a new natural gas plant at the location of the former coal plant in south St. Louis County. The proposed Castle Bluff Energy Center would only be used as a backup...

League, The Call hosting Mehlville Board of Education candidate forum

February 15, 2024

The League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis and Call Newspapers are hosting a forum March 5 for residents to hear from the candidates running for the four open seats on the Mehlville Board of Education...

Charges issued against suspects in Oakville triple shooting that left two dead

Charges issued against suspects in Oakville triple shooting that left two dead

By Staff Report February 12, 2024

Charges were issued last week against two suspects for the triple shooting at an apartment complex in Oakville that resulted in the death of two teenagers.  The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s...

Breaking: Charges issued in Oakville triple shooting that left two dead

Breaking: Charges issued in Oakville triple shooting that left two dead

February 6, 2024

Update 5:18 p.m. Tuesday: The St. Louis County Police Department issued charges Tuesday against suspects Tyler Cole, 19, of the 7200 block of Becker Road, and Zachary Hough, 18, of the 4200 block of Massabielle...

Cassie Trueman helps one of her students make adjustments to their hot balloon last Thursday. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Bernard students soar to new heights in science project

February 6, 2024

Cassie Trueman’s eighth-grade class took science to the skies last week at Bernard Middle School. Students had the opportunity to construct their own hot air balloon. Last Thursday, students spent...

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