In The Lou – Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Your one-stop spot for everything happening in St. Louis today.
🌤 Today’s Weather
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny.
High: 90° | Low: 71°
Rain: 21%
Humidity: 60%
Winds: 7 mph
Max UV Index: 8.7 (very high)
Sunrise: 6:07 a.m. | Sunset: 8:05 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
⚖️ Family Sues Jail After Woman Dies in Custody: Angela Brown died in 2022 while detoxing in the St. Louis County Jail, and her mother is now suing the county, accusing officials of altering medical records and covering up her daughter’s lack of treatment.
👮 National Night Out Brings Community Together: Police departments across the St. Louis metro partnered with local groups to host National Night Out events, offering school supplies, food, and activities to foster trust and safety in their neighborhoods.
🚒 Teens Explore First Responder Careers at County Camp: A weeklong camp in St. Louis County gave teens hands-on experiences with fire departments, EMS, and police agencies, aiming to inspire future public safety careers without financial barriers.
📵 Missouri Students Face New Statewide Phone Ban: A new law bans student use of phones and other personal devices during school hours, though exemptions exist for health and disability needs; districts are preparing for a major behavioral shift this fall. Administrators say consistent enforcement and parental support will be key to making the transition successful.
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Toto + Men At Work + Christopher Cross – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 6:45 PM
Jessie Murph (New Perfection Tour) – The Factory | 7:00 PM (doors)
Bay Faction with Keep – Off Broadway | 7:00 PM
Skerryvore – Blue Strawberry | 7:30 PM
Scheana Shay (My Good Side Tour, A Live Memoir Experience) – Cancelled – Delmar Hall
🎟️ Events
City of Laughs with T.K. Kirkland – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
National Book Award-Winning Novelist Jason Mott: People Like Us – St. Louis County Library | 7:00 PM
Brews 'n' Clues Trivia Night – International Tap House (Soulard) | 8:00 PM
Stone Trivia – Felix's Pizza Pub | 7:00 PM
Sunrise Yoga in Kiener Plaza (FREE) – Gateway Arch | 7:00 AM
Yoga Class – The Heavy Anchor | 6:00 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.69 at Murphy USA | 630 S Truman Blvd, Festus, MO (Updated: 5:00 AM)
📜 This Day in History
☢️ 1945 – Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima: In a pivotal moment of World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, instantly killing over 70,000 people and ushering in the nuclear age.
🗳️ 1965 – Voting Rights Act Signed into Law: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act, a cornerstone of the U.S. civil rights movement aimed at ending discriminatory practices that disenfranchised Black voters.
🚀 2012 – Curiosity Rover Lands on Mars: NASA’s Curiosity rover successfully touched down on the Martian surface, beginning a groundbreaking mission to explore the planet's geology and search for signs of ancient life.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – August 6
Ella Jenkins (1924) – Beloved folk singer, songwriter, and educator known as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” whose pioneering work blended cultural traditions and inspired generations through songs and storytelling.
Song of the Day
"Two Dozen Roses" by Shenandoah
Shenandoah’s “Two Dozen Roses” became the band’s second No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, helping solidify their rise in late ’80s country music.
National Day's - August 6
🧊 National Root Beer Float Day – This classic favorite gets its moment, honoring the combo of vanilla ice cream and bubbly root beer.
😮💨 National Fresh Breath Day – A reminder to keep your mouth clean as this day promotes oral hygiene and the power of a fresh smile.