Jefferson Barracks News

When Lt. Col. John Oberkirsch was a high-school wrestler in Webster Groves, his coach repeatedly drilled one concept into his head: That the old idiom "practice makes perfect" is useless advice.

It was 20 degrees out Saturday morning, but it did not stop 75 people, in heavy coats and earmuffs, from their annual recognition of the graves of unknown soldiers at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

An attempted carjacking suspect sought in a manhunt Thursday night surrendered to police hours later and was held for a mental health evaluation, officials said.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - St. Louis County police were combing the Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in search of a burglary and carjacking suspect.

The remains of a Korean War veteran with local ties, who had been missing for decades, were buried Friday at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors.

St. Louis, MO, October 28, 2009 - The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded a $475,000 grant to St.

One Veterans Day service honored World War II prisoners of war who were from all over the world, but are buried together in a common grave at Jefferson Barracks.

It's one of the most sacred cemeteries in the country. On this Veterans Day, there is concern about the future of Jefferson Barracks.

A learning center in south county has closed its doors and is wanting to share their curriculum with anyone who can use it.

It will be a home away from home for families of patients at the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Administration Hospital.

For people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Jack Strosnider may be the only light at the end of the tunnel.

Dr. Ramzi Hajjar has listed for sale a four-bedroom, three-bath home at 11003 Martin Grove for $599,900. Dr.

SEPT. 30, 2009 -- Wrapping up his evening shift at Fortel's Pizza Den in Affton late Wednesday evening, Tim Osborn gives Ken Stevenson a pat on the back as the two prepare to leave for home.

The Charlie Daniels Band performing live at KHit's Rock N Cholesteroll 2009. Opening acts include The Outlaws, Pure Prairie League and the Khit's All-Star Band.

The feds say they are cracking down on folks who are turning a national cemetery into a "recreational park." Now, a sign is up aimed at keeping cycling, jogging and similar activities off the burial ground.

For the first time the St. Louis area has joined in on a growing national tradition, conducting a Freedom Walk in memory of the September 11th attacks.

On Saturday October 3rd, The Charlie Daniels Band is coming to Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater in Jefferson Barracks Park.

From left, flanking the new bronze statue honoring World War II American GIs, are veterans Ralph Forys, Billy Stiegemeier and Bernie Schwender.

From left, flanking the new bronze statue honoring World War II American GIs, are veterans Ralph Forys, Billy Stiegemeier and Bernie Schwender.

He was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan. Sunday afternoon, a Winfield Marine was laid to rest.