South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers
South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers
All content by Ashlynn Couch
The new sand volleyball court at Whitecliff Park.

Sand volleyball court installed by city staff at Whitecliff Park saves Crestwood funds

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
July 8, 2025
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 temporary "mini-round" at the intersection of Leawood Drive and Liggett Avenue.

New speed humps, mini-roundabouts approved to reduce speeding on Liggett Avenue

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
July 3, 2025
Students went on a sight-seeing trip to the city of Tübingen, Germany, which is in the southwest region of the country. Photo provided by Tara Landers.

LHS orchestra members perform two concerts in Stuttgart, Germany

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
July 3, 2025
Despite the rainy evening, fireworks lit up the sky at the 2025 JB Blast.

South County braves rain to attend JB Blast

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
July 2, 2025
Crestwood amends residential fencing language

Crestwood amends residential fencing language

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
July 2, 2025
The Crestwood aquatic center.

Where to cool off by the pool in South County

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 30, 2025
Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park Wednesday, July 3, 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and a fireworks show.

Jefferson Barracks to host annual fireworks show for Fourth of July

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 27, 2025
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
Construction at Gates Manor Court.

Gates Manor subdivision approved to develop 21 new single-family homes

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2025
A bulldozer pushes dirt out of the way at the site of the new Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane.

Construction at the new Crestwood Community Center is officially underway

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2025
Lindbergh reduces disposed plastic by 44%

Lindbergh reduces disposed plastic by 44%

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2025
Caroline Moran held a bake sale at Addie Lu’s Boutique, 4327 Telegraph Road, on June 21 to raise funds for brain cancer patients.

Sixth grader hosts benefit bake sale

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 25, 2025
Two South County recreation facilities to join World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

Two South County recreation facilities to join World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 25, 2025
Watson Park Trail to build three new pickleball courts

Watson Park Trail to build three new pickleball courts

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 24, 2025
Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park in 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and a fireworks show.

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in South County

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 24, 2025
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
Kirkwood man calls for support of federal workers affected by layoffs

Kirkwood man calls for support of federal workers affected by layoffs

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2025
Crestwood considers four-year terms for mayor, aldermen seats

Crestwood considers four-year terms for mayor, aldermen seats

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2025
Affton High School students visit the SLU rare books library where they observe centuries-old texts on the history of seafaring. Photo courtesy of SLU's 1818 ACCP newsletter.

Affton students, faculty partner with local professor for class on pirates

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2025
Lutheran South High School takes home five awards for ‘Little Women’

Lutheran South High School takes home five awards for ‘Little Women’

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2025
One of the Kids on Kerth goats.

Tim and Hannah Pauk bring goats to South County with Kids on Kerth

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2025
Mayor Scott Shipley (middle) breaks ground at the new Crestwood Community Center site with community members and elected officials om May 23.

Ground is broken on new Crestwood Community Center

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2025
The site of the proposed QuikTrip. Photo courtesy of Sunset Hills.

Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approves QuikTrip development

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2025
Maggie Kuntz

Cor Jesu Academy alumna shines on Broadway

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2025
Raeshaun Johnson

22-year-old charged in May 19 Concord Plaza stabbing

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2025
An aerial image from 2022 of the subject site with the proposed expasion. Rendering courtesy of the city of Sunset Hills.

Friendship Village Sunset Hills proposes memory care unit expansion

By Ashlynn Couch, For the Call
May 1, 2025
The site of the proposed QuikTrip. Photo courtesy of Sunset Hills.

QuikTrip plans new store along Highway 30, marking first location in Sunset Hills

By Ashlynn Couch, For the Call
April 17, 2025
Affton residents to vote on Proposition 1

Affton residents to vote on Proposition 1

By Ashlynn Couch, For the Call
March 25, 2025
Cassandra Walker Suggs. Photo courtesy of the Affton School District.

Affton School District names new assistant superintendent for next school year

By Ashlynn Couch, For the Call
March 13, 2025
The Crestwood aquatic center.

Crestwood approves raise in Aquatic Center admission fees, purchase of new Ford Mustang patrol vehicle

By Ashlynn Couch, For the Call
February 6, 2025
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