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  • Hazelwood, MO

Email: candace.jarrett@patch.com

Phone: 314-341-5417

Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas

Grew Up: Hazelwood and Florissant, Missouri

Bio: I was born in Arkansas and grew up in Hazelwood, Missouri. I attended Armstrong Elementary and graduated from Hazelwood West High School.

I have always had an interest in news, history and story-telling and realized my junior year of high school that journalism was my career path.

Upon graduating in 2002, I entered the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated in 2006 with a Journalism degree.

I have worked at newspapers, television and radio stations in Columbia, Missouri; Utica, New York; Myrtle Beach-Florence, South Carolina; and Jacksonville, Florida.

I was an account manager for a multicultural advertising and public relations agency before my return to the St. Louis area and news as a member of the Patch team.

Politics

I'm an objective individual that believes in listening to both sides of any issue.

Religion

I am a believer in God and know that all blessings come through him. I am Christian and was reared in the baptist denomination. I' am a member and have attended New Sunny Mount Missionary Baptist Church on the Northside of St. Louis since I was 4 years old.

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Florissant, MO|News|

HSD Goes Smoke and Tobacco Free

The Hazelwood School District has adopted a new policy in which all schools, campuses and district vehicles will now be smoke and tobacco free.

HSD Goes Smoke and Tobacco Free
Hazelwood|News|

Hazelwood Police 'Take Back' 300 Pounds of Pills

During this year's National Prescription Drug Take Back event, Hazelwood residents helped the Hazelwood Police Department by dropping off unused prescription drugs at two designated locations.

Hazelwood Police 'Take Back' 300 Pounds of Pills
Hazelwood|News|

Last Chance: Enter the Patch Mother's Day Contest

Win a $150 brunch gift certificate for your mom, simply by uploading a photo onto Patch showing how much you look like her. Submit your photo by noon on May 8, CST.

Last Chance: Enter the Patch Mother's Day Contest
Hazelwood|News|

Patch Poll: Vote for Readers' Choice Florist

Whether you like roses, tulips, fresh wreaths or plants, 'Patch' wants you to vote for the best florist in Maryland Heights, Hazelwood and Florissant. Hurry. Voting closes Thursday at 5 p.m.

Patch Poll: Vote for Readers' Choice Florist
Hazelwood|News|

Rate and Review It: Do You Shop at Cabela's?

Outdoorsman or not, this is the place to go for well, anything outdoors. From fishing to hunting to camping, let 'Patch' and its readers know how you enjoyed your time while shopping at this Hazelwood retailer.

Rate and Review It: Do You Shop at Cabela's?
Florissant, MO|News|

HSD Prepping to Make Technology Upgrades

At Tuesday's HSD Board of Education meeting, the board heard a report from the district's director of technology on the good, the bad and the ugly of the district's technology infrastructure. Plus, Proposition H construction continues. C

HSD Prepping to Make Technology Upgrades
Hazelwood|News|

No Student Transfers into the Hazelwood School District, So Now What?

Tuesday's ruling in the school transfers case formally known as Turner v. Clayton said students living in unaccredited school districts can't attend schools in accredited districts for free. So what happens to Hazelwood's wait list?

No Student Transfers into the Hazelwood School District, So Now What?
Hazelwood|News|

HSD Prepping to Make Technology Upgrades

At Tuesday's HSD Board of Education meeting, the board heard a report from the district's director of technology on the good, the bad and the ugly of the district's technology infrastructure. Plus, Proposition H construction continues.

HSD Prepping to Make Technology Upgrades