🌱 Boy Shot In South City + Crows Croak En Masse + Train Concert

Hey, St. Louis! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

A little icy mix, 1-2". High: 38 Low: 10.

Here are the top 3 stories in St. Louis today:

1. A young boy was shot in South City late Tuesday evening. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Hickory Street near Lafayette Park. Authorities say the victim was conscious and breathing when he was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for multiple gunshot wounds. (KMOV.com)
2. Dozens of crows were recently found dead outside the federal courthouse in Downtown St. Louis. Wildlife officials collected several specimens for an investigation of the incident, which a spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Conservation deemed "unusual." Another group of roughly 50 dead crows was also discovered at Creve Coeur Lake over the weekend. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The band Train will perform at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre this summer to celebrate the release of its 11th studio album, "AM Gold." The musical group, known for hits including "Hey Soul Sister" and "Drops of Jupiter," will be joined by singer-songwriter Jewel and rock group Blues Traveler. Tickets for the July 16 concert go on sale next week. (fox2now.com)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Local Day Hikes At Sierra Club (Missouri Chapter) (11:00 AM)
• COVID-19 Testing At Walnut Park Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's no surprise that as one of the best cities for dogs, St. Louis hosts the world’s largest costumed pet parade. Don't miss the fun this Sunday during the Soulard Mardi Gras Purina Pet Parade. (Facebook)
• The Missouri Botanical Garden is teaming up with the William L. Brown Center to present a series of webinars exploring the ways that plants and people interact. The series kicks off today with a talk from Dr. Emily Warschefsky on the cultural and environmental significance of the mango. (Facebook)
• The City Museum has once again been nominated for USA Today's "10 Best" list. Cast your vote for the Best Children’s Museum online today! (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.