Daily Brief: Saturday, October 3, 2026

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

Missouri students need more than a semester of financial literacy

As a high school teacher and parent, I see many things to change about our educational system, from funding and curriculum to choice.  A strengthened focus on financial literacy while re-thinking… — Missouri Independent

FEC questions thousands of donations to Eric Schmitt tied to prolific online donors

In December 2023, a woman living in a small community near Austin, Texas, made a $78.08 contribution through WinRed. A few weeks later, she made another. Then came four more contributions in January… — Missouri Independent

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

Missouri nonprofit launches campaign focused on abortion options ahead of November vote

As Missouri prepares to vote on whether to reinstate an abortion ban, a new information campaign by a local nonprofit is setting out to remind Missourians that regardless of what happens in November,… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Hillary Clinton in St. Charles” (Nov 2008)

In St. Louis’ Ville neighborhood, Tuskegee Airmen Field offers youth a place to play and grow

For the young athletes who will run across the new turf at Tandy Park, the reopening of Tuskegee Airmen Field means something simple: a safe place to play. For people who have spent years in the… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “The “Grinch” is coming to South Grand” (Nov 2008)

Gore will not charge officer in fatal St. Louis shooting of teen Emeshyon Wilkins

The St. Louis police officer who fatally shot 17-year-old Emeshyon Wilkins as the teenager ran from police in 2024 will not face criminal charges, the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office said Friday.… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “The Gas Tax debate” (May 2008)

‘A Different World’ Netflix sequel renewed for Season 2 with St. Louis talent among the leads

Netflix’s sequel to the hit NBC series A Different World is officially coming back for a second season. The streaming platform announced the renewal on Oct. 2. The news comes less than a week after… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “How to disenfranchise (um, disenchant) a voter in 59 easy steps” (Nov 2008)

Williams named Franchisee of the Year

James E. “Jimmy” Williams Jr., president and CEO of Estel Foods Inc., has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. Williams’ company owns and operates… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “6th and 8th Wards Reject Their Own ” (Jun 2008)

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