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Chesterfield
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Chesterfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marquette High experienced a disruptive sewer smell on Monday, May 4 that forced teachers to shift classes to the library as students reported headaches and difficulty focusing. The school’s facilities team extended the ventilation pipes (a fix expected to reduce the odor) to ease classroom disruptions moving forward. Marquette Messenger
- ➤ Andrew Gibb-Clark will be MHS's new Freshman Principal next school year after replacing Dr. Rick Regna (who is moving to Selvidge Middle School); he visited the campus on May 6 to meet staff and will welcome freshmen at orientation this summer. Marquette Messenger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eight high school students were chosen for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council — a program that gives them a platform to advise on local city issues and build leadership skills — in Chesterfield. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Live Concert
7-11 PM — The Factory — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying blues-infused rock of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, a master guitarist and songwriter.
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Ari Lennox Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating R&B sounds of Ari Lennox live in Chesterfield.
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Tech N9NE & E-40 Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with rap legends Tech N9NE and E-40 bringing their unique sounds to Chesterfield.
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Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament
6:30 p.m. — Paddle Up Pickleball Club - Chesterfield — Registration required — Compete in various DUPR categories over an exciting weekend of pickleball action.
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Songs of the Silver Screen Concert
3-5 p.m. — Purser Center at Logan University — Cost not specified — Celebrate the magic of movie soundtracks with a delightful spring concert.
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39th Annual Summer Concert Series
7-9 p.m. — Faust Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music and family fun at this beloved annual concert series.
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The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Spirit of St. Louis Air Show — Ticket required — Experience thrilling aerial performances by the Blue Angels and Canadian Snowbirds.
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