🌱 Yadier Molina, Albert Pujol Days Proclaimed + Man Dies In Cell

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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

1. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has officially proclaimed Oct. 4 to be known as "Yadier Molina Day" and Oct. 5 to be known as "Albert Pujols Day" in the City of St. Louis. The two historic ball players were gifted the official proclamations by Mayor Jones before Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sunday's game was the last regular season home game at Busch Stadium and the last regular season home game for the two players. The two will be playing with the Cardinals in the National League Wild Card series at Busch Stadium from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9. (KSDK)
2. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department located a naked man dying on a St. Louis street Saturday morning. The department responded to the Kingsway East neighborhood after receiving a call around 5:45 a.m. The man, who was found with an apparent gunshot wound to the face, was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the department. (KSDK)
3. A former substitute teacher accused of raping a student was found dead on Sunday afternoon in a St. Louis County Justice Center cell. The cause of death is not currently known. Brandon Holbrook, 30 years old, was charged with three counts of statutory rape and six counts of statutory sodomy. (WWNYTV)

Today in St. Louis:

• 16th Annual Gold For The Kids Tournament At Norwood Hills Country Club (9:00 AM)
• Stories & Playtime At The Richmond Heights Memorial Library (10:00 AM)
• Soulard CID Board of Directors Meeting At Soulard Station (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the St. Louis area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (St. Louis Patch)
• Saint Louis Science Center's First Friday will be The Addams Family on Oct. 7. The free screening event will also include trivia, a graveyard game, and more. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• Looking for a new job that connects you with the community? St. Louis County is currently hiring. Click for the complete list of open positions and application information. (St. Louis County)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.