🌱 Pay Raises For St. Louis Teachers + Endangered Amur Leopard Cubs

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening these days in town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 74 Low: 66.

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

1. DEA St. Louis Division collected more than 38,000 pounds of prescription drugs during its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event. This year's collection was slightly more than last year's collection. The annual program is part of the department's efforts to fight the overdose epidemic the country is currently facing. (RiverBender.com)
2. The St. Louis Public School District is working to raise teachers' pay and benefits. The proposed package is meant to attract the best teachers to the city's public schools. The new pay rate will offer an unprecedented eight percent increase with three percent increases over the next two years. (KMOV4)
3. The St. Louis Zoo has two new residents: endangered Amur leopard cubs. The twin females were born last month. Fewer than 100 wild Amur leopards remain in the wild. Anya and Irinia are reportedly doing well and will remain in the indoor private maternity den for the next few months. (St. Louis Public Radio)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Green Tree Tavern Ranger Program At Sainte Geneviève National Park (2:30 PM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At The Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• Job Application Tips At The Lewis And Clark Branch Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis Zoo celebrates World Turtle Day. Did you know that there are more than 350 turtle species in the world? (Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department welcomes its newest officer, Officer Ewing. Welcome to the community. (Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra shared the stage with military musicians during its Joining Forces on Stage concert. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow 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.