2025 is careening toward a close. For South County, the year has been stock-full of election mix-ups, outstanding students, local drama and a fair share of kindness between neighbors — and The Call has followed it every step of the way.
Take a look at 15 top headlines from 2025, curated by The Call’s news team to give you a glimpse into this year in your neighborhood. We couldn’t possibly fit everything, so as always, check out the rest of our website for your complete round-up of local news.
South County, here’s to a great year, and to another on the way.
Sappington Elementary School student honored for helping mom during seizure | Jan. 30
Lutheran South High School hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new Jubel Center of the Arts | March 6
Mix of newcomers, incumbents see success in April 8 election | April 17
Ground is broken on new Crestwood community center | June 5
Tim Thuston resigns as Green Park’s mayor at June 16 board meeting | June 25
South County woman, 85, skydives in honor of her late husband, Walter | July 31
South County public high schools respond to new statewide student cellphone ban | Aug. 28
Green Park board bans basketball hoops, young families speak out | Sept. 25
Crestwood fire chief retires | Oct. 2
Sappington-Concord historic property transfer raises legal, ethical concerns | Oct. 20
Joining the nation, second No Kings Protest held in South County | Oct. 22
St. Louis food pantries grapple with suspension of SNAP benefits | Nov. 4
Mehlville School District Proposition A passes | Nov. 4
New baby box installed at Mehlville Fire House 5 | Nov. 25
Affton Christian Church opens doors for 15th annual free Thanksgiving meal | Nov. 26
