🌱 Realtors' Public Apology + Solar Company's Consumer Complaints

Hey, friends. It's Wednesday in St. Louis and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Hot. High: 95 Low: 62.

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

1. St. Louis Realtors has issued a public apology regarding its history of racially discriminatory policies. The Monday statement included an admittance of decades of laws and policies meant to create barriers for African Americans to own homes in the St. Louis City area. During the apology, the group announced its Reimagining St. Louis Plan that will hopefully price a more equitable housing market. (KSDK)
2. St. Louis consumers report that solar power companies have been underperforming and overpromising during the summer months. The accusations surround Pink Energy, formerly known as PowerHome Solar. The company and its CEO are pushing the blame on a parts vendor, but the parts vendor is disputing the allegations. The Missouri Attorney General's Office reports a rise in consumer complaints regarding solar companies. (KMOV)
3. A former St. Louis County high school counselor has admitted to having sexual relationships with students. James Q. Jenkins, 38, pled guilty to coercing and enticing minors and transferring obscene material to minors. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 20. (Justice.gov)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Dental Screenings By Give Kids A Smile At Ritenour Assembly Room (7:30 AM)
• Acappellooza Vocal Clinic At The University Of Missouri-St. Louis (8:00 AM)
• Fresh Produce At The Lewis And Clark Branch Library (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo will be participating in Kansas City's Union Station's Save the Monarch 60,000 Tree Challenge on Saturday, Sep. 24. Click to learn more. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department is searching for missing Darris Moorehead. He is possibly endangered. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be performing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 from Sep. 23 through Sep. 25. Click to get tickets. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.