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Post cuts newsroom jobs, Lee’s stock rises
The Post-Dispatch today announced it was laying off 39 employees, including 14 in the newsroom. In response to Lee Enterprises’ layoffs, Wall Street boosted the company’s stock 44% in a single day!
Reports: Kit Bond not seeking re-election
It may be and end of an era in Missouri politics. Reports say the U.S. Senator and former governor Kit Bond may not be seeking re-election in 2010, leaving the door open for candidates from both sides in a campaign that starts… NOW!
Education Commissioner Kent King passes away
Missouri Commissioner of Education D. Kent King died today at the age of 65 at his home in Rolla. King served as the state’s top education official since September 22, 2000.
OPEN THREAD
Here’s your chance to sound off about anything and everything. As the great Chuck D said, Bring the Noise!
The Oracle Suspects Another Behind Coleman #2
The mystery of Denise Watson-Wesley Coleman’s surprise mayoral candidacy still weighs on the minds of many political observers, including the St. Louis Oracle. In his latest blog post, the Oracle suspects another well-known politico may have an interest in torpedoing any viable challengers to Francis Slay.
Local Event Thursday in Support of Israel
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder and State Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal will be among the speakers Thursday at a rally in support of Israel. Last week, local anti-war activists held events in support of the Palestinians in Gaza.
FLASHBACK: Slay forced to defend his failures as police board member
In 2005, Mayor Francis Slay was forced to defend his failures as a police board member. He was re-elected but his performance as the city’s only elected representative on the police board didn’t improve as scandal after scandal eventually got the attention of the FBI and the U.S. Attorney.
The Best Press Money Can Buy
Two weeks ago the St. Louis American broke a story about how a committee associated with Mayor Francis Slay has been paying two local black newspapers for positive front page coverage. But what about the Post-Dispatch?
VIDEO: Antonio French files for Alderman
It’s a pretty straight forward affair, filing to run for office. Write your name, address, and phone number on a sheet of paper, sign it, hand over a check in the amount of 1% of the salary of the office you’re seeking (in the case of alderman, $333), raise your hand and swear you’re not [...]
St. Louis Media Gets the Story Wrong
After the deadline to file for mayor ended at 5:00 Friday, the TV news stations falsely reported that State Senator Maida Coleman had filed for mayor. The Post-Dispatch even reported she completely dropped out of the race. They all got it wrong.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Coleman files for mayor — but not THAT Coleman
In this EXCLUSIVE VIDEO, St. Louis attorney Denise Watson-Wesley Coleman takes the oath attesting that no one put her in the race for mayor and that she is indeed a legitimate candidate.
I’m running for Alderman and this is why…
One of the most frustrating experiences I’ve had as a Committeeman is not being able to help when people — especially seniors — call and ask for something I just don’t have the power to do. It’s time to get City Hall working on behalf of the people of my ward.
Marjorie Bosley, mother of former mayor, passes
Mrs. Marjorie Ellen Bosley, mother of former Mayor Freeman R. Bosley. Jr., has passed away. Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 5th, at the Samaritan United Methodist Church, 4234 Washington Avenue.
Maida Coleman to challenge Slay for mayor
Ending weeks of speculation, a press release was sent out Thursday evening announcing that State Senator Maida Coleman will officially file papers to run for mayor on Friday.
Local event tonight in support of Palestinians
The Instead of War anti-war organization will be a leading a protest this evening at the corner of Lindell and Grand in support of the people of Gaza.
2008 goes down in flames
The last day of 2008 was a scary one for the residents of an apartment building which was engulfed in flames Wednesday afternoon.
Flames rose through the top of the building with firefighters on the roof trying to prevent the fire from spreading. According to reports, only one person was injured during the fire at 5046 [...]
AUDIO: French discusses ‘09 mayoral election
On Monday, I appeared on the radio show “Collateral Damage” on KDHX 88.1 FM. Host DJ Wilson and I discussed the upcoming mayoral election and the possible challengers to Francis Slay. Listen here…
Blunt appoints Burke to 22nd Judicial Circuit
Gov. Matt Blunt today appointed Theresa Counts Burke to the Office of Associate Circuit Judge of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit.
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