South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

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Jefferson Barracks gets its first memorial for Vietnam veterans in a 2019 milestone

Jefferson Barracks gets its first memorial for Vietnam veterans in a 2019 milestone

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter January 2, 2020

In a milestone for Jefferson Barracks, the first memorial to those who fought and died in the Vietnam War was dedicated in 2019. The St. Louis County Council held a dedication ceremony Oct. 3 at Jefferson...

Jefferson Barracks Family Trail to be dedicated Thursday

Jefferson Barracks Family Trail to be dedicated Thursday

November 21, 2019

Jefferson Barracks Park has a new “family trail” that makes it easier for families to be active together in the park. The St. Louis County Parks Department, St. Louis County Parks Foundation and public...

Pictured above: County Council Presiding Officer Ernie Trakas gives opening remarks at the 20th JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park July 3, 2019. This year,  Trakas was in charge of the festivities, after the resignation of former County Executive Steve Stenger. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

In its 20th year, JB Blast is now under new leadership in Trakas

July 15, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The 20th edition of the JB Blast in Jefferson Barracks Park, South County’s annual fireworks display, went off without a hitch July 3. Any...

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.

PHOTOS: A little rain doesn’t stop the JB Blast

July 12, 2019

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park last Wednesday, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and a fireworks...

JB Blasts 20th annual fireworks display is tonight

JB Blast’s 20th annual fireworks display is tonight

July 3, 2019

The JB Blast, south St. Louis County’s biggest Fourth of July celebration, is returning to Jefferson Barracks Park this year for its 20th year. The JB Blast is sponsored by St. Louis County Executive...

JB Telephone Museum hosts winter exhibit

JB Telephone Museum hosts winter exhibit

February 5, 2019

Kermit, Star Wars, Gumby, Beetle Bailey, Trains, Planes and Automobiles – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum in a special exhibit this winter. The...

JB Blast Celebration set to take off July 3

JB Blast Celebration set to take off July 3

June 3, 2018

The 2018 JB Blast will take place this year at dusk on Tuesday, July 3, at Jefferson Barracks Park, 345 North Road. Admission is free. The event will kick off with County Executive Steve Stenger singing...

Registration underway for annual Jefferson Barracks Adult Egg Hunt

Registration underway for annual Jefferson Barracks Adult Egg Hunt

March 12, 2018

The 20th annual Adult Egg Hunt will take place later this month at Jefferson Barracks Park. The event, sponsored by the county Parks and Recreation Department, the Friends of Jefferson Barracks and Y98,...

Mehlville Garden Club maintains Old Ordnance Room garden

Mehlville Garden Club maintains Old Ordnance Room garden

November 7, 2017

Members of the Mehlville Garden Club are pictured at the Blue Star Memorial Garden in Jefferson Barracks Park. As an ongoing project, the club maintains the garden for visitors’ enjoyment, as well as...

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