🌱 Department Of Public Health Co-Directors + Zoo's Anaconda Dies

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 85 Low: 67.

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

1. St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page has chosen two current employees to lead the county's Department of Public Health. Kate Donaldson and Dr. Jim Hinrichs will be acting co-directors of the department. Dr. Page will likely appoint a permanent director in the future. Dr. Khan led the department until his departure in July. (St. Louis Business Journal)
2. Abortion-rights organizations are worried that the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuit with the City of St. Louis has been moved to the federal court system. If the city loses its case in federal court, it would have lasting effects on the rest of the country. With the current state of the Supreme Court, abortion-rights groups are worried that the case will further restrict abortion access. The change was requested by the city. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The Saint Louis Zoo's popular anaconda named J-Lo has died. The snake was staying at the zoo since 2010 after traveling from Guyana. The snake was put down humanely due to a severe tumor. She weighed about 210 pounds and was about 18 feet long. She was one of the largest anacondas in the country. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• Sierra Club Hike At Castlewood State Park (8:30 AM)
• Lap Time At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Baby Play Time At The St Louis County Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City Museum is giving away a once-in-a-lifetime experience this Fall. The contest winner will be given a 2-hour private party on the museum roof for 8 guests. Click to learn more and enter today. (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department shares a video explaining Police Officer Lateral Pay. Click to learn about the department's recruiting process. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you still recovering from the recent flooding? Click for disaster recovery resources. (City of St. Louis)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning 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.