🌱 Shooting Lawsuit + Pinner Resumes Campaign For County Executive

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the St. Louis Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally...

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 86 Low: 63.

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

1. St. Louis' Wendell Davis, 32, has sued the city for a 2017 incident that resulted in paralyzation from his waist down. According to the lawsuit, Davis was unjustifiably shot by a city police officer in the back three times. The exact sequence of events in the case is disputed. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
2. John C. Christmas, 49, has been charged with first-degree attempted arson after allegedly attempting to burn down his brother's home. Jerryl Christmas, John's brother, is a St. Louis lawyer that lives in University City. John attempted to burn down Jerryl's home on Jeanerette Drive at 2:00 a.m. after sending threatening texts. According to Jerryl, his brother suffers from bipolar disorder and substance abuse. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. Katherine Pinner has changed her mind and posted on her website that she will continue running for St. Louis County Executive. Last week, Pinner announced her decision to drop out of the race. On Nov. 8, she will be on the ballot next to incumbent democrat Sam Page. (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Space Scavenger Hunt At St. Louis County Library – Weber Road Branch (All Day)
• Fresh Produce At St. Louis County Library – Lewis & Clark Branch (8:30 AM)
• Saint Louis Zoo Job Fair At The Saint Louis Zoo (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a free community concert at Washington University on Sep. 12. Mark your calendar. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• The Saint Louis Science Center will be closing early on Sep. 8. Operation hours will be between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• The Green Living Festival is scheduled for Sep. 17 at the Missouri Botanical Garden at 10:00 a.m. Click the link to learn more about the event. (Missouri Botanical Garden)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.