Daily Brief: Thursday, July 9, 2026

St. Louis news worth your time today — curated by PubDef, with receipts from the archive. Click through for the full stories.

Missouri governor’s tax plan draws skepticism in crowded state Senate GOP primary

The outcome of a crowded Republican primary for Missouri’s 6th Senate District could turn on the plan to eliminate the state income tax — and how much voters trust lawmakers to overhaul the tax code.… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

Missouri eyes nuclear expansion at Callaway as power demand climbs

Driving through the winding roads of Callaway County, often visible in the distance is a massive, 553-foot-tall concrete structure emitting what looks like white clouds. “A lot of people think that’s… — Missouri Independent

This Week’s Photos: July 9th, 2026

This week’s photo gallery captures life across St. Louis, from the impact of rising gas prices as drivers feel the pinch at the pump to Ludacris celebrating the 314, thanking St. Louis for supporting… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

Luda let loose in The Lou

Luda let loose in The Lou. I know he’s been to town a few times since, but the last time I saw Ludacris light up the stage, it was at the late great Super Jam 15 years ago. Do y’all remember those… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Election Night parties you don’t want to miss” (Nov 2008)

Dorothy Moore leaves lasting mark on Hillsdale

A 1990 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article scrutinized then-Hillsdale Mayor Dorothy “Mama” Moore for her political dominion as mayor, president of the Wellston Board of Education and a Normandy Township… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “25th Ward Endorses Hubbard” (Apr 2008)

JT leads WerQfest 2026 lineup 

By the time he became an internet sensation thanks to the millions who viewed his top-tier performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert, Durand Bernarr was already booked to headline St. Louis’ WerQfest… — St. Louis American

Big Tigger denies child cruelty charges

Big Tigger denies child cruelty charges Big Tigger, popular media personality and former host of BET’s “Rap City,” took to his social media to “unequivocally” deny the charges that led to his recent… — St. Louis American

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