Four SLPS principals have been recognized as top educators in the region by the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education program, which supports educators who foster the future workforce and prepare students to compete in a global marketplace. This important investment helps to strengthen education for the next generation.

Selected throughout the school year by Peabody’s committee of top educators, and corporate and business leaders, the St. Louis Public School District is proud to recognize:

ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – St. Louis  police are  looking for man who shot a store clerk over a pack of cigarettes and a credit card.

It happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday at the B.P. station on Bircher and Marcus when a woman tried to use a bad credit card to buy cigarettes.

Authorities said the clerk had already given her the cigarettes and he asked for them back when the card didn’t work.

That led to an argument with the woman. Less than 30 minutes later a man showed up, argued with the same clerk, then pulled a gun and shot the clerk in the stomach.

The gunman took off in a silver 4 door car.

Authorities said this is a problem area and new surveillance cameras are set for installation.

The 30 year old part-time clerk was taken to a local hospital in serious condition, but is expected to be OK.

The owner says the woman is a regular customer.

NORTH ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Cynthia Broadway was at the emergency room getting treatment for her arm when she received a shocking call.  She discovered that the church where she worshiped and owned a childcare center had been evicted. “I don’t understand why I wasn’t notified. I don’t know where I’m going. I don’t know what’s going to happen with my children,” Broadway sighed.

Families with children looked on in disbelief as Emmanuel Watertower Christian Ministries was evicted.  St. Louis sheriff’s deputies cleared out the church, stacking dozens of chairs, banners, and couches on the front lawn. “I think it’s a shame. Emmanuel has helped so many people,” said Victoria Harris.