Tigers Light Up the Scoreboard in 55-Point Conference Win
Festus, MO · October 3, 2026
Tailgates are popping open at Crites Park and armor is clanking on Main Street early this morning. Grab a warm cup of coffee before the bargain hunters clear out the best tables.
The Lead
Festus City Council approved a $140,000 engineering agreement with Burns & McDonnell to conduct a comprehensive capacity study of the municipal water distribution system. While treated water is piped into town from the Jefferson County Water Authority near the Mississippi River, Festus owns and maintains its storage tanks, two backup municipal wells, and underground distribution lines. Engineering analysis presented to council pointed to persistent water pressure and fire flow issues in the southwest corridor near the Gamble booster pump station, where future commercial and residential development is expected to strain capacity. Potential infrastructure remedies under review include expanded transmission mains, an updated booster station, and elevated water storage tanks. After a procedural push to delay the study died for lack of a second, council members voted 5-1 to move ahead, authorizing Burns & McDonnell to begin gathering baseline flow models across the grid.
Local Pulse
Tigers Roll Past North County in Conference Clash Schools Festus scored 55 points Friday evening to remain undefeated in conference play and secure crucial playoff seeding.
Annual Trash and Treasure Expo Opens This Morning Community Dozens of neighborhood sellers gather at Crites Park today, offering residents affordable secondhand goods and vintage items.
Today's Outlook
- High 74°F · Low 52°F — Overcast
- Expect comfortable, muted daylight, but keep a light layer handy for cooler evening outings.
What's On Around Town
Today
West City Trash & Treasure Expo Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, 8:00 AM · Free Dozens of neighborhood garage sales gathered across the park complex.
Festus Farmers Market 130 S 2nd St, 8:00 AM–Noon · Free Locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, and handcrafted fall decor.
Meert Tree Farm Fall Festival Meert Tree Farm (14560 Lavenia Rd), 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Free Fifty regional craft booths, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, and orchard treats.
Mead on Main Viking Festival Four Brothers Mead (124 E Main St), Noon–9:00 PM · Free Armored combat exhibitions, blacksmith demonstrations, fire performers, and artisanal mead.
Tomorrow
- Meert Tree Farm Fall Festival Meert Tree Farm (14560 Lavenia Rd), 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Free
- Sundays at Sunset: The Funky Butt Brass Band Sunset Park, 6:00–8:00 PM · Free
- Lenhard Family Halloween Light Show Grand Opening Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, 7:45 PM · Free
Monday
- Festus Tigers Girls Tennis vs. Poplar Bluff Sunset Park, 4:00 PM · Free
- Festus Tigers Boys Soccer vs. Fredericktown Festus High School (501 Westwind Dr), 5:30 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- A.J. Ofodile
- Before coaching the Tigers to consecutive state semifinal appearances, Ofodile spent six seasons as an NFL tight end after being selected in the 1994 draft. Today, his sideline calls pair pro-level route schemes with a disciplined work ethic on Sunshine Drive.
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