South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Curbside pickup was open at Helen Fitzgeralds in Sunset Hills March 18.

All Missouri businesses can reopen today with some restrictions, except in St. Louis

By Ashlyn O'Hara, Missouri News Network May 4, 2020

Starting today, all Missouri businesses will be able to reopen with certain restrictions under the first phase of Gov. Mike Parson’s Show Me Strong Recovery Plan, which extends through May 31. But the...

Mehlville class of 2019 graduate Sydney Gruber with her family after the ceremony.

Mehlville and Oakville graduations will happen July 19

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor May 1, 2020

In a time of uncertainty, the Mehlville School District’s graduations now have a certain time— though it’s still unclear whether they will happen in person or virtually. Early in the coronavirus...

Hundreds say they will protest in Jefferson City to Reopen Missouri

Hundreds say they will protest in Jefferson City to ‘Reopen Missouri’

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor April 20, 2020

Missouri is joining a growing list of states nationwide that have seen protests against the stay-at-home orders handed down by most governors in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Over the weekend...

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City.

Governor supports Legislature’s decision to reconvene at Capitol

By Madison Czopek, Missouri News Network April 18, 2020

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he supports legislators’ decision to return to the Capitol on April 27, which was announced Monday by Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia. “I’m glad they’re coming back,”...

Students arrive at Oakville Middle School on the first day of school last year.

Missouri education officials examine how, when to restart school

By Claire Colby, Missouri News Network April 17, 2020

In-person instruction in Missouri schools is canceled for the remainder of the school year, and attention has turned to how and when school buildings may eventually be reopened. Much of Gov. Mike Parson’s...

Gov. Mike Parson announces the extension of his statewide stay-at-home order Thursday.

Governor extends stay-at-home order through May 3, while looking to lift restrictions

April 16, 2020

Gov. Mike Parson extended his statewide stay-at-home order Thursday through May 3, while announcing the state’s initial framework to help Missouri “safely and gradually” move into the recovery phase...

Gov. Mike Parson gets his flu shot in October 2019.

Parson talks about reopening state as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

By Claire Colby and Madison Czopek, Missouri News Network April 16, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit Missouri, Gov. Mike Parson is turning his sights on reopening the economy — even as St. Louis officials said they will wait at least a month before reopening....

St. Louis Public Library Director Waller McGuire speaks at a Jan. 7 press conference announcing a New Year, No Fines joint initiative by the city and county public libraries. Also pictured, left to right, are county library Director Kristen Sorth, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and County Executive Sam Page.

St. Louis stay-at-home order could be extended into May, officials say

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor April 13, 2020

The stay-at-home order in effect through next week in St. Louis County and St. Louis city is likely to be extended into May, the county executive and mayor both said Monday. Statewide and countywide...

From 2017: Hundreds of children flocked to Canaan Baptist Church in Oakville on Saturday for the church’s annual Egg Drop, as thousands of Easter eggs were dropped from a helicopter for children to collect. Besides eggs, the event featured games, bounce houses and food trucks. Above, Jenna Brinkman collects her eggs. Photo by Bill Milligan.

On Easter, St. Louis County and state say to stay home

April 12, 2020

St. Louis County is urging residents to “stay and pray” this year, avoiding in-person church services for Easter and other religious holidays due to the coronavirus outbreak. The county and state...

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