Daily Brief: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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

Federal funding bill could spare Missouri hemp beverages from November ban

Hemp-derived THC beverages could stay on Missouri shelves past Nov. 12 — the day the state’s ban on intoxicating hemp products takes effect — if Congress gives final approval to a short-term funding… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Green announces run for mayor (No, not that Green)” (Nov 2008)

Missouri women have fought for abortion rights for decades. They’re still fighting

“I was 25 when I started. I can’t believe I still have to fight for women’s reproductive rights at 75,” Marlene Hammerman told me. Marlene notarized hundreds of signature sheets as a volunteer for… — Missouri Independent

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

Collier Brothers Auto Body Celebrates 80 Years of Legacy on Delmar Boulevard Photo Gallery

The post Collier Brothers Auto Body Celebrates 80 Years of Legacy on Delmar Boulevard Photo Gallery appeared first on St. Louis American. — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: ““Most Endangered” Places to Be Announced, San Luis is One” (May 2008)

Milestone reached, legacy remains

Mural honors Collier Brothers Auto Body’s 80 years of Black business history Collier Brothers Auto Body made it to the milestone its owners hoped to reach. Five years ago, as the historic Black-owned… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “15th Year Anniversary of Bosley’s Inauguration” (Apr 2008)

St. Louis American Reader’s Choice Awards 2026 Video

Check out this video of those who won 1st place in their category in the first St. Louis American Reader’s Choice Awards. The competition was open to businesses and organizations who welcome, serve… — St. Louis American

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

STLDT’s Demetrius Lee wins 2026 Princess Grace Award

Saint Louis Dance Theatre company artist Demetrius Lee has been named a 2026 Princess Grace Award winner — one of the most prestigious honors available to emerging artists in the United States. Each… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “O’Brien Denied Restraining Order” (Aug 2006)

Michael Brown’s mother honors son’s legacy with 30 scholarships for his 30th year

August 9, 2014. It is a day the St. Louis region — and the world — will never forget. It was on that day that unarmed teen Michael Brown was fatally shot by a then‑Ferguson police officer. His death… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Blunt appoints Burke to 22nd Judicial Circuit” (Nov 2008)

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