🌱 Memphis Redbirds' New Owner + Superintendent Announces Retirement

Hey, everybody! Helen Eckhard here with your Wednesday edition of the St. Louis Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we go.

Now, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 64.

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

1. The Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, once again has a new owner. Technology-centric private equity firm Silver Lake has acquired the team along with 9 other Minor League Baseball teams from Endeavor. Daily operations are not likely to change under the new ownership. (The Business Journals)
2. The Federal Emergency Management Agency begins surveying the St. Louis area today. The crews will be helping local homeowners apply for FEMA aid. The crews will be operating through the City of St. Louis, St. Charles County, and St. Louis County. Crews will have a photo ID and residents are encouraged to ask to see it before letting anyone into their homes. (KSDK.com)
3. St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Kelvin Adamas has announced his retirement. According to Adams, he will be retiring in December. He has been the head of the district for 14 years and has been the district's longest-serving superintendent. He is reportedly most proud of offering the district leadership stability during his tenure. (St. Louis Public Radio)

Today in St. Louis:

• Space Scavenger Hunt At The Weber Road Branch Library (All Day)
• TAG At The Weber Road Branch Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department reminds the community to also remove valuables from vehicles. This simple action can greatly reduce the chance of vehicle theft. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• St. Louis County Parks is searching for museum attendant volunteers for the Powder Magazine Museum. Click to learn more. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will be providing free gun locks during its Back 2 School BBQ on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event is from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Lasalle Park Apartments. Mark your calendar. (St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop 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.