Gaskin outlines his vision as the new president for NAACP’s St. Louis County Branch and explains how plans to continue to diversify the organization’s partners while recruiting young professionals with a calling to protect civil rights. CLAYTON TIMES: What made […]
One lane Hanley Road ramp closed eastbound I-64
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) closed one lane of the Hanley Road ramp to eastbound I-64 on Monday due to a slide on the shoulder at this location. Crews were called to the scene of […]
Opinion: County municipalities should follow Bell’s lead in eliminating cash bail
By Jack Seigel Wesley Bell’s election as County Prosecutor was a historic victory and his campaign drew national attention. One reason why is the unique and unilateral power prosecutors hold in our government. Bell can make broad changes to how […]
Winter weather blast creates need, customers appreciate Hibbs Homes energy efficient homes
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis area is expected to receive a blast of Winter weather, which will be motivating home-owners to turn up the thermostat to deal with the colder temperatures. Owners of Hibbs Homes-built energy-efficient homes will […]
State projects increase in general revenue collection for Fiscal Year 2020
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State budget experts and outside consultants are expecting general revenue collections to see an uptick for the next budget year. On Friday, Gov. Mike Parson, along with current House Budget Committee Chairman Scott Fitzpatrick and Senate […]
Senator Nasheed calls on Governor to stand up for Missouri’s citizens
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, calls on the governor to work with the president and members of Congress to end the partial shutdown of the federal government. “This shutdown is harming our communities, and it […]
Court of Appeals transfers St. Louis County public defender case to Missouri Supreme Court
CLAYTON, Mo. – After conducting an analysis of the language used by the legislature in regards to Missouri’s public defenders, the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District transferred the St. Louis County Public Defender case to the Supreme Court on […]
Operation Food Search named Exemplary Advocate Cohort
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization based in St. Louis, was recently named an Exemplary Advocate Cohort by the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH). Being one of 15 selected organizations in the state […]
SLSO to perform Scriabin’s only concerto with pianist Kirill Gerstein, debut of conductor Matthias Pintscher
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Pianist Kirill Gerstein returns for his sixth appearance with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to perform Scriabin’s only concerto in a concert conducted by Matthias Pintscher. The concerts are Friday, February 1, and Saturday, February 2, […]
Trakas calls St. Louis County budget “anything but random”
CLAYTON, Mo. – For many residents and workers, it can appear that the St. Louis County Council went through the proposed budget plan, cutting departments at random. However, Councilman Ernie Trakas assures the county that that is not the case […]