🌱 Greyhound Station Shooting Suspect + Flooding Resources

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the St. Louis Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 96 Low: 74.

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

1. Team Rubicon is providing support to St. Louis flooding victims. The veteran-led disaster response organization is providing site surveys, muck-out home service, and is offering to remove debris. The organization has about 25 volunteers working out of a Florissant base. (KMOV4)
2. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a suspect in the fatal Greyhound station shooting investigation. Montrel Alexander, 21 years old, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the department's Homicide Division directly. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The City of St. Louis has posted a list of needs to support the city's flood recovery efforts. The city is also collecting financial contributions through the United Way of Greater St. Louis. In addition, the city has partnered with Uber and Lyft to connect impacted residents with rides. Click for the full list. (Press Release Desk)

Today in St. Louis:

• Fresh Produce At The Weber Road Branch Library (8:30 AM)
• Story Time At Mid-County Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Drone Challenge At Weber Road Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Whitaker Music Festival At Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking the community to help it identify a robbery suspect. After reviewing the surveillance footage, anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers. (St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department is currently collecting school supplies for local students. Click here to locate your nearest precinct for dropping off supplies. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• Family Bingo Night will be at the Affton Community Center on Aug. 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Entry is $3 per person. (St. Louis County Parks via 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.