Seniors New Year’s Eve Noon Party Remains a Florissant Tradition

Story and photos by Nichole Fetters More than 300 of Florissant’s finest gathered at the James J. Eagan Center on Dec. 31 to ring in 2018 during the annual City…

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Florissant Vietnam Veterans #794 Celebrates 20 Years

   For 20 years now, the Florissant Valley Chapter 794 of Vietnam Veterans of America has been serving the Florissant area, as well as fellow veterans. The group of Vietnam…

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Rance Thomas Honored

Rance Thomas of NCCU Inducted to International Educator’s Hall of Fame   Rance Thomas, professor emeritus of sociology/criminal justice was inducted into the International Educator’s Hall of Fame –Youth on the…

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CARJACKING ATTEMPTED AT HAZELWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hazelwood Middle School Staff Praised For Actions During Attempted Carjacking Staff members at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School are being applauded after they were able to quickly lock down the school…

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MISSING PERSON: Barbara Higgins, age 59. Police Seeking Public’s Assistance

   The Florissant Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating Barbara Higgins. The Florissant Police Department have identified her as an endangered individual.     Anyone with information regarding…

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Florissant Veterans’ Parade Nov. 12 in City

   The 2017 Veterans' Parade will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12 beginning at 1 p.m. Parade participants will assemble and start the parade at Bangert Park and precede north…

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To All Who Served, We Stand to Honor This Veteran’s Day

by Tom Anselm We come upon a date this weekend that commemorates those who have served in our armed forces. Originally called Armistice Day on Nov. 11 of 1919 to…

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