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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There have been at least 20 threats since St. Louis Public Radio began keeping track about two weeks ago. They are taking a toll on area students, teachers and law enforcement.
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Police arrested an unidentified juvenile Tuesday afternoon on gun charges after students reported an online threat made toward Ritenour High School.
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Since 1991 there have been more charter schools to open than public schools in the city of St. Louis, but researchers from St. Louis University say more collaboration between the two could prove fruitful for educators and students in the city.
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District officials revised their transportation system earlier this week, providing yellow buses for nearly 1,000 additional students.
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Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says he'll only investigate charter schools in the region if formal complaints show “specific problems” after union leaders sent a letter to the office in August.
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SLPS Chief Operations Officer Square Watson said they would meet with transportation vendors on Friday about safety protocols after several public complaints arose about vendors running red lights and kids arriving late to school.
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Blair's Law was finally passed after one family fought for years for legislative change following the death of their loved one, Blair Shanahan Lane, from Kansas City, who was killed in 2011 by a stray bullet during the 4th of July.
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Since classes resumed, there have been several public complaints about vendors running red lights, expired license plates and kids arriving late to school.
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The St. Louis city chapter of the NAACP is seeking help from the U.S. Department of Education to increase literacy levels in all schools in the region.
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St. Louis Public Schools officials, as well as the Naidoo family, say they're managing transportation hiccups and other issues.
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There are 46% more slots available this school year for before care, and 15% more available for after care for the 42 elementary schools in St. Louis Public Schools.
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Leaders of the St. Louis Public School District shared plans Tuesday evening to begin the 2024-25 school year on a positive note, as well as insight into finances and student transportation.