🌱 Miss America Ordered To Pay Bryan Cave + Special Election Dates

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Some sun. High: 91 Low: 73.

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

1. The Miss America Organization has been ordered to pay the Bryan Cave law firm almost $1 million. The organization reportedly failed to pay for services rendered during the course of a 2018 contract. The law firm terminated its representation for the organization after it was determined that it failed to pay. The sum owed now includes 9 percent interest per year. (KSDK.com)
2. St. Louis has set dates for special elections to fill the empty St. Louis Board of Aldermen positions. The elections will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 8. The special elections are necessary after Jeffrey Boyd, John Collins Muhammed, and Lewis Reed resigned in response to a federal investigation into bribery charges. (KSDK.com)
3. YMCA has launched a new adaptive sports league in St. Louis. The Gateway Region YMCA will host a baseball and basketball sports program for those with physical or cognitive disabilities. The program will be for those between the ages of 5 and 24. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Lap Time At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Summer Lunches At The Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo shines a spotlight on the tufted puffin. Click to learn more about this fascinating bird and plan your next visit to see it in person. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department reports that it has located Natalie Vivian. Thank you to everyone that helped the department locate her. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be playing the thrilling conclusion of its Harry Potter in Concert saga this Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 at Powell Hall. Click to grab tickets today! (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.