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

The slide shown by the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force last week that singled out South County as a coronavirus hotspot.

‘Give me liberty or give me COVID-19!’ doesn’t have quite the same ring

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor August 28, 2020

South County has been singled out this month as a coronavirus hotspot by the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force, at the same time schools are attempting to open. It’s a shame that five months...

In a year to remember, Call Newspapers celebrates its 31st anniversary

In a year to remember, Call Newspapers celebrates its 31st anniversary

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor August 27, 2020

The St. Louis Call celebrates its 31st anniversary this year with a new name, masthead, website, circulation and, just as any other business in South County, a will to innovate and survive the COVID-19...

Letters to the editor

Parent writes: Kids should be in schools five days a week, in person

August 26, 2020

To the editor and residents: We need schools open. Schools provide more than just academics to children and adolescents. In addition to reading, writing and math, children learn social and emotional...

Letters to the editor

Nuns of St. Clare thankful for generosity, ‘amazed’ at food response

August 25, 2020

To the editor: Recently some of our friends became concerned that we were in need of food, and we were overwhelmed by the generosity of the people of Oakville and South County. We were — and are —...

Call endorses county executive candidates in Aug. 4 primaries

Call endorses county executive candidates in Aug. 4 primaries

July 22, 2020

St. Louis County voters have six options for county executive in the Democratic and Republican primaries Aug. 4, with each bringing something unique to this election season. On the Republican side, returning...

Call makes endorsements for County Council, Senate races in the Aug. 4 primaries

Call makes endorsements for County Council, Senate races in the Aug. 4 primaries

July 22, 2020

Missouri Senate, 1st District Rep. Doug Beck, D-Affton, is unopposed in the Democratic primary for the seat currently held by Sen. Scott Sifton, also a Democrat from Affton. In the Republican primary,...

Letters to the editor

Electoral College not found anywhere else for a reason, reader says

June 25, 2020

To the editor: I agree with most of Angie Dunlap’s Feb 20 letter, “National Popular Vote would allow more representation for residents.” Sometime I’d like to discuss with her and any other like-minded...

Letters to the editor

Gregory is ‘very active and concerned’ as state legislator, writer says

June 25, 2020

I read with great interest and front-page positioning about Erica Hoffman challenging Rep. David Gregory again in the Missouri House 96th District. Rep. Gregory has been a very active participant in Jefferson...

Letters to the editor

Reader believes families will switch their children to home schooling

June 24, 2020

To the editor: After I read the March 26 Call article “Students are now on their own for classes,” I wanted to add a slightly different take on what Mehlville School District Superintendent Chris...

Letters to the editor

School officials had foresight in keeping Mehlville in higher reserves

June 24, 2020

To the editor: During my seven years working in the Mehlville School District communications department, I’d often hear people complain about the amount of money put into the district’s reserve fund. Former...

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