Daily Brief: Friday, November 6, 2026

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

Missouri Senate Republicans choose new leaders as election losses reshape chamber

Missouri Senate Republicans will return to Jefferson City in January with fewer seats, a flood of newcomers and new leaders who say they heard voters’ frustration Tuesday — even as they have yet to… — Missouri Independent

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

Missouri childcare subsidy waitlist grows as providers struggle to fill classrooms

Missouri childcare providers have classrooms sitting empty and parents eager to fill them. But with funding stretched thin, the state isn’t approving most new applications for subsidies that would… — Missouri Independent

Jodeci kicks off ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis with appreciative fans

On Wednesday night at Stifel Theatre, St. Louis wasn’t judging Jodeci against their younger selves. The audience came to celebrate what they’ve meant for 35 years. Our city had the distinction of… — St. Louis American

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

Zimmerman promises cooperation after county victory

Democrat Jake Zimmerman has been elected St. Louis County executive, winning 65.1% of the vote Tuesday against Republican Dennis Hancock, who received 32.9%, and Green Party candidate J.D. McFarland,… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “VIDEO: Young Lawyers, Triplett and Smith Come Out for Barack Obama” (Dec 2007)

Two Black St. Louis area lawmakers join House leadership

Two Black lawmakers from the St. Louis region will help lead Missouri House Democrats after a historic election that broke the Republican supermajority in Jefferson City. State Rep. Marlon Anderson,… — St. Louis American

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

 St. Louis extends water bill relief deadline

St. Louis is giving residents recovering from the May 2025 tornado more time to apply for help with their water bills. The city has extended the application deadline from Oct. 31 to Dec. 23. The… — St. Louis American

Black political awakening reshapes America

In a historic political awakening, Black voters helped topple Republican incumbents, elect an unprecedented number of Black governors and put Hakeem Jeffries on the verge of becoming the first Black… — St. Louis American

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

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