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Today's Big Stories
1. St. Louis Mayor backs bill to ban 'military-grade' weapons
Without revealing much of the specifics, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones on Tuesday again teased a pending move this fall in the Board of Aldermen to support local legislation addressing gun violence. The broad legislative outline would seek to ban "militar-grade" weapons like a AK-47 or an AR-15.
2. Inmates hold guard hostage at City Justice Center
A St. Louis correctional officer is now safe after being held hostage by inmates for nearly two hours this morning at the City Justice Center in downtown. It happened while breakfast was being served around 6 a.m. St. Louis Public Safety Director Coyle said non-lethal ammunition was used to take control of the situation and it is still under investigation.
3. New St. Louis Public School superintendent shares priorities, goals for new school year
Early Monday morning, Dr. Keisha Scarlett, the new St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) superintendent, began the first day of school by greeting students and parents at bus stops, and talked with teachers and staff at schools across the district.
4. Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election
Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to authorities in Georgia on Thursday to face charges in the case accusing him of illegally scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss. “Can you believe it? I’ll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be ARRESTED,” Trump wrote on his social media network Monday night, hours after court papers said his bond was set at $200,000.
5. Illinois Secretary of State condemns recent bomb threats targeting libraries
The Illinois Secretary of State is condemning recent bomb threats against public libraries, saying the threats of violence and intimidation are “unfortunately becoming all too common” at libraries across the nation. Since last week, there were at least five threats against libraries in the Chicago area according to reports. Officials say the threats were not credible.
Learn To Save Lives
St. Louis Community College offering emergency response training in September
For those who want to learn what to do in emergency situations, a free course is being offered through St. Louis Community College starting in September.
