🌱 Liquor Stores Boycott Russian Brands + Firefighter Union Sues

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

1. A St. Louis area liquor store has stopped carrying Russian vodka and beer to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine amidst the recent Russian invasion. Todd Randall, owner of the Randall’s Wine and Spirits chain, says he decided to remove the products from shelves on Monday after consulting with his staff members. Brands such as Smirnoff and Stoli, which are commonly associated with Russia but not actually produced and bottled in the country, will continue to be sold at Randall's stores. (KSDK.com)
2. The St. Louis firefighters union filed a lawsuit against the City of St. Louis, Mayor Tishaura Jones, and the Civil Service Commission. The suit alleges that the mayor’s recent appointment of interim personnel director John Moten Jr. is in violation of the city's charter. The firefighters have asked that a judge invalidate any actions Moten takes as interim director. (KSDK.com)
3. A trucker convoy protesting COVID-19 government mandates passed through St. Louis on Tuesday morning after stopping in Cuba, Missouri overnight. Former Governor Eric Greitens addressed a group of convoy supporters at the Midwest Travel Plaza parking lot, telling them, "This is our country and we’re going to take it back." According to the convoy's website, the demonstrators plan to travel in the direction of the nation's capital but do not intend to enter Washington, D.C. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Remarkable Women Scavenger Hunt At Central Branch Library (12:00 AM)
• Vaccine Clinic At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• State Of The City At University City (Virtual) (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Officer Kevin Minor, who is retiring after 26 dedicated years of service to the St. Louis County Police Department! Officer Minor has been a leader in the ranks and servant to the citizens of St. Louis County. (Facebook)
• Don't forget to join the Saint Louis Science Center this Friday, March 4 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. for First Friday: Batman! The evening will feature trivia, feature presentations, a building-wide Riddler game, and the premiere of The Batman in IMAX®. (Facebook)
• Curious about the proposed multi-family development at 8230 & 8260 Forsyth Boulevard?Midas Hospitality and HDA Architects are hosting a Community Conference on March 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Center of Clayton. (Nextdoor)

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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.