Lacretia Wimbley
General Assignment ReporterLacretia Wimbley got her Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Journalism from Mississippi State University in 2016.
Wimbley spent six years at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in various roles, including copy editing, page design and breaking/feature news reporting. She has also covered stories on the Hill District of Pittsburgh for the Heinz Endowments Magazine. She was elected President of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh in 2020 and served until 2022.
Before coming to St. Louis Public Radio, Wimbley spent a year in Denver working as a Justice Reporter for Colorado Public Radio. She enjoys thought-provoking conversations, gospel, soulful music and poetry. You might catch her playing her acoustic guitar on the streets or at open mics from time to time.
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Susan Martin’s son is detained at the Buzz Westfall Justice Center and says he’s experienced frequent flooding inside the jail, as well as poor mental health after being allowed just one hour of recreational time a day. -
Officials predict high Christmas travel numbers across the St. Louis region, potentially exceeding 5 million people this year. The TSA advises people to ensure they have acceptable forms of identification and to make sure they have acceptable items in their luggage before traveling. -
Inspectors from the American Correctional Association recently found the building was riddled with issues including inoperable eye wash stations, as well as dirty cells and dayrooms. -
The Port Authority Community Investment Fund grant program has been around since 2010 but took a pause last year. Over 80 applications were submitted this year, and 38 nonprofits were approved for funding. -
The Grammy Award-winning artist stopped by Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis County on Wednesday, ahead of a scheduled show in Chesterfield. -
Scouting for Food became a national Scouting America program in 1988, expanding across the country as thousands of scouts collectively gathered hundreds of thousands of pounds of shelf-stable goods for food insecure residents in their local communities. -
Dozens of family, friends and supporters rallied outside the St. Louis City Justice Center on Wednesday evening and released balloons honoring Hayes’ life, calling for an end to in-custody deaths at the facility. -
A new Illinois law that took effect in March allows for a smoother name-change process. And Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is helping people apply and potentially save money. -
Several months after the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was expanded in July to include 21 Missouri ZIP codes, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that as of Monday, $8.57 million worth of claims have been approved for those impacted by Manhattan Project waste contamination. -
As the government shutdown lingers and SNAP benefits are on hold, grocery prices continue to rise, and local nonprofits are doing their part to help. -
An unidentified man in his 50s was pronounced dead Tuesday night at a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency at the jail, police say. -
Jonell Coleman shared a proposed 2026 budget with the St. Louis County Council Budget Committee on Tuesday. She also reported the need for more staff, greater staff training and mental health resources, as well as new clothing for residents.
