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.
-
Republican Missouri and Illinois lawmakers backed Trump, while Democrats criticized the move. -
A Missouri statute that went into effect in August 2024 called Blair's Law not only prohibits celebratory gunfire, but also creates statewide penalties for it. -
The city is also taking applications to temporarily fill the sheriff seat. Interested parties must submit their applications to the Board of Aldermen by 5 p.m. Jan. 2. -
The sports bar will be open this Friday and Saturday night but will close for good after its New Year’s Eve party next week. -
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced the formation of the fund on Thursday, which will be used to address housing insecurity exacerbated by the May 16 tornado. The mayor says the city is also expanding its water utility assistance program. -
A portion of the five-year grant will be used to support courses that teach congregations how to thrive in the digital age, as well as other programming ideas that come out of collaborations. -
The nonprofit was created in response to the Ferguson Commission Report. It revitalizes vacant and dilapidated properties in underserved St. Louis neighborhoods like Dutchtown and Baden, renovating them before selling to first-time homebuyers. -
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.
