Two St. James students were recognized on Friday, August 27 for their action during a bus wreck that occurred on Wednesday, August 25. Tandon Baker and Emilee Williams were presented with a proclamation from Governor Mike Parson by members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol prior to Friday night’s football game.
The community service committee of the International Association of Machinists-District 9, of St. Louis, donated items to the Missouri Veterans Home-St. James (MVH) on Tuesday, August 24. During their visit to the facility, which is still not allowing visitors inside due to COVID-19, members of the union thanked veteran residents for their service with signs and waves.
The city of St. James began work on a major stormwater project on North Springfield Street near the Industrial Park. Several new culverts are being installed under residential driveways to aid in water travelling to the area, trying to divert it to the nearby creek.
An alleyway located near James & Gahr Mortuary has been repaired, including a new sidewalk, paved apron, and new driveway from one side of the block to the other. The alley is one of the most used in the city.
The annual Tiger Tailgate Party is this Friday, August 27, prior to the first home football game of the year. This year, the football Tigers will be playing California and the tailgate party will help celebrate the beginning of a new football season.