In The Lou – Monday, July 14, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Cloudy with occasional showers this afternoon. Winds light and variable.
High: 85° | Low: 72°
Rain: 50%
Humidity: 89%
Winds: 5 mph
Max UV Index: 10 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:48 a.m. | Sunset: 8:25 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
✈️ Convention Crowds Jam Lambert Airport: Long lines snaked outside St. Louis Lambert Airport Sunday as 50,000 Seventh-Day Adventist convention attendees departed, overwhelming Southwest Airlines and causing delays, missed flights, and frustration for travelers.
🕯️ Alton Residents Rally Against Gun Violence: Dozens gathered in Alton Sunday night to honor 17-year-old Shabyra Hudson and call for peace. Candles, community leaders, and emotional pleas filled Oakwood Estates in a push to end senseless shootings.
⚾ Fermín's First Homer Lifts Cards Over Braves: José Fermín smashed his first MLB homer in the sixth to break a tie and help the Cardinals edge the Braves 5–4 after two long rain delays. The 26-year-old is hitting .381 since his call-up last month.
🎰 Key Week for Missouri Sports Betting Launch: Public comment on Missouri’s new sports betting rules closes Wednesday, with license hearings starting Thursday. The state aims for a Dec. 1 launch ahead of NFL playoffs and bowl season.
🚨 2 Killed in Cahokia Heights Rollover Crash: Two people died in a late-night crash on IL-3 in Cahokia Heights after being ejected from a vehicle. Police say a chase may have preceded the crash. Investigators are working to confirm.
🎉 Events
Feast Your Eyes: Craig Rivard – Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | 5:15 PM
Disney’s Frozen – The Muny | 7:00 PM | Through Jul 14
School Night – The Improv Shop | 7:00 PM
Monday Skyline Dinner Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 7:30 PM
Comedy Shipwreck Open Mic + $1 Hamm’s Mondays – The Heavy Anchor | 8:00 PM
Love God – Arkadin Cinema & Bar | 7:00 PM | Presented by STL Video Society w/ Underground Cinema Pre-Show
Love Island Watch Party! – Tin Roof: A Live Music Joint | 8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Zeta – The Sinkhole | 8:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.59 at ZX | 15302 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO
📜 This Day in History
🇫🇷 1789 – Bastille Stormed by Paris Mob: A crowd of revolutionaries seized the Bastille prison in Paris, demanding arms and ammunition. The violent takeover became a symbol of the French Revolution and marked the fall of the régime.
🎸 1912 – Woody Guthrie Born in Oklahoma: Legendary American folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie, best known for “This Land Is Your Land”, was born in Okemah, Oklahoma. .
📐 2017 – Trailblazing Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani Dies: Iranian-born Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman and the first Iranian to win the Fields Medal, died at 40. She was honored for her work on the geometry and dynamics of Riemann surfaces.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 14
🎶 Harold Wheeler (1943) – Composer and music director known for his work on Broadway and as the first Black music director for the Oscars.
🖼️ Barney A. Ebsworth (1934) – Businessman and major art collector, recognized for his influence on the American modern art market.
⚽ Austin Ledbetter (1995) – Professional soccer player known for his strong defense and standout career in the USL.
National Day's - July 14
🧀 National Mac and Cheese Day – Recognizes a popular dish in the U.S., made from cooked pasta and melted cheese. Recipes date back to the 18th century, and the dish remains a staple in both home kitchens and restaurants.
🥃 National Grand Marnier Day – Marks the anniversary of the French liqueur first created in 1880. A blend of Cognac and bitter orange, it’s used in cocktails, desserts, and classic sauces.
📏 National Tape Measure Day – Commemorates the 1868 U.S. patent for the spring-loaded tape measure, a key tool in construction, tailoring, and everyday measuring.