A study shows that Missouri's Parents as Teachers program increases third-grade math and English proficiency; the program turns 40 and benefits school districts financially by boosting attendance and reducing grade repetition.

A mural of Tina Turner was unveiled in The Ville, near her first home and alma mater, on her birthday and the 57th anniversary of her historic Rolling Stone cover.

A fire at a battery plant in Fredericktown, Missouri led to air quality concerns and the closure of local schools. There were no injuries, and the community showed solidarity during the crisis.

The Jones administration and SLDC launched a free WiFi project in St. Louis parks to promote digital inclusion, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Early voting in Missouri sees high turnout, with some counties facing long lines and logistical challenges, while others adjust by increasing polling location capacity and parking.

St. Louis community supports Ferguson Officer TJ Brown's recovery with "Dine Out For TJ" event at local restaurants to raise funds for medical expenses.

Missouri's DESE has allocated $2.5 million in grants to local education agencies to support "Grow Your Own" programs, addressing the teacher shortage by encouraging community members to become educators.

The Florissant Valley Fire Protection District hosted a Junior Fire Camp to introduce teens to firefighter and paramedic careers through practical skills drills.

St. Louis commemorates the second anniversary of a school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School with a vigil, school day off, and advocacy for gun safety reforms.

Keita Miller, a terminally ill woman, fulfilled her dream of meeting Jelly Roll before his concert in St. Louis, facilitated by the James Bess Foundation.

Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Missouri is hosting a naming contest for a surprise baby alpaca born just hours after the emergency intake of two female alpacas.

St. Louis police launched an online crime mapping tool to enhance transparency and engage citizens in crime prevention, with data updated daily. Mayor Jones and SLMPD stress its role in public safety and strategy against crime.

St. Louis is hosting a free vaccine clinic on October 10 with health partners, coinciding with the Mayor's town hall meeting, offering COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines.