Daily Brief: Sunday, August 2, 2026

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

Friendly Academy founder turns personal perseverance into opportunity for North St. Louis students

Dr. Tesha Robinson has spent her career creating the kind of school she needed when she was a child. At 39, she has earned a doctorate, worked as a social worker, served as a principal and now leads… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Democrat Nadal supports Republican Gibbons for A.G., slams Chris Koster” (Nov 2008)

South Carolina puts Black voters in driver’s seat

The Democratic Party’s decision to elevate South Carolina as the first 2028 presidential primary provides Black voters with an historic opportunity. Black voters will lead in determining which… — St. Louis American

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

Prices keep climbing

Prices continue to rise, and consumers make more intentional purchases. However, data center construction is helping keep the region’s economy afloat, according to a report from the Federal Reserve… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Obama Touring Battleground States, Including MO” (Aug 2008)

PSC seeks comments on utility assistance programs

The Missouri Public Service Commission is seeking public comments from people who have received assistance through investor-owned utility assistance programs. Comments are due by Aug. 31 and will… — St. Louis American

Seen, supported and celebrated

“We want our businesses to be successful not only at Frizz Fest, but on their journey along entrepreneurship,” said Frizzy By Nature founder and CEO Leslie Hughes. The workshop also underscored Frizz… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “The Tale of Peter Kinder” (Nov 2008)

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