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.
And, a person wakes up to their car battery gone.The HPD supplied Wednesday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.
The city will continue providing dumpsters at designated locations until April 22.
The agency reports use has dwindled since power was restored following Wednesday's tornado.
April 22 the city will resume picking up tree branches starting from the week of April 8 listed on the 2013 schedule.
And, a man steals a woman's clothing during an argument. The HPD supplied Monday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.
Incarnate Word Academy will host its second annual fundraiser bazaar April 25 on behalf of Katie Campanella, an 11-year-old Hazelwood girl that died in a car accident October 2012.
Ameren Missouri deactivated its Emergency Operations Center Saturday at 8 a.m. The company reports crews are now in the field assisting with cleanup efforts.
Manda Packing Co. recalls meat, poultry, and deli products due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products were sold states including Missouri and Illinois.
Right after a natural disaster can be one of the most vulnerable times for a homeowner. Local leaders are urging residents to do their homework and work with reputable companies to rebuild.
Recovery from a disaster can take several months, or even years, and the United Way along with FEMA's Long Term Recovery want to help residents realize the road ahead.
Due to the recent storm and power outages related to the tornado that hit Hazelwood, the school decided to move its yard sale from April 13 to April 27.
Zweifel grew up in the Florissant-Hazelwood area and graduated from Hazelwood West High School. He came home to check on family and friends following Wednesday's tornado.
Do you know of a volunteer opportunity to help clean up or support those affected by Wednesday's tornado? Post it here in the comments section.
Hazelwood Patch Editor Candace Jarrett reflects on experiencing the EF2 tornado that ripped through Hazelwood Wednesday. Where were you when the sudden storm hit?
You can see a clear path of destruction from Wednesday's tornado.
Here is a look at some of the tornado damage that hit Hazelwood Wednesday night. Have your own photos? Please share them with your community by clicking on the "Upload Photos and Videos" button.
Hazelwood Patch editor Candace Jarrett was sitting on Howdershell Road after leaving the grocery store when the tornado struck.
The employee's identity has not been revealed as charges are pending.
And, a man can't stay away from his ex and violates a restraining order. The HPD supplied Tuesday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.
Hazelwood City Council's pension plan now encompasses protection for those that die while active in military service.
