Daily Brief: Saturday, November 7, 2026

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

Missouri to pay $150,000 to settle lawsuit over prisoner’s death by suicide

Missouri must pay $150,000 to the mother of a man who committed suicide in a Southeast Missouri prison, a Mississippi County judge ruled Friday. Jahi Hynes was 27 when died April 4, 2021, at the… — Missouri Independent

Missourians rejected another abortion ban. Republicans say they’re not giving up yet.

Missouri Republicans spent two years trying to reinstate an abortion ban. They emerged from Tuesday’s election with fewer ways to do it — and no plans to stop trying. About 55% of voters rejected… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Nixon picks Kelvin Simmons to lead Office of Admin.” (Nov 2008)

Missouri AG promises ‘more lawsuits’ against retailers selling illegal marijuana

Missouri’s crackdown on intoxicating hemp products is already underway, a week before a new state law threatens to push thousands of businesses out of the market. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway… — Missouri Independent

Saint Louis University Billikens defeat Missouri Tigers 90-84 in Show Me Showdown

Saint Louis University earned their first statement victory of the college basketball season on Friday night with a 90-84 victory over Missouri at the Show Me Showdown. A huge crowd turned out at… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Debate Prep: Where Da Party At?” (Oct 2008)

Jason Driver named St. Louis Public Library CEO

Jason Driver, a veteran library administrator with more than 27 years of experience, has been named the next chief executive officer of the St. Louis Public Library, taking over a 15-location system… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “VIDEOS: John McCain’s Missouri Visit” (Oct 2008)

Annie Malone CEO Keisha Lee to step down

Annie Malone Children and Family Services CEO Keisha Lee is bringing an 11-year chapter with the organization to a close. Lee announced Thursday that she will leave her position at the end of the… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “VIDEO: The Annie Malone Parade is “GET-TOE” [UPDATED]” (May 2008)

Putting the Q in quiet storm.

My Halloween weekend didn’t kick off with a costume; it started with a concert. I stopped through City Winey to see what Q Parker’s solo mission was talking about with his Romance Dealer Tour. My boy… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “VIDEO: Letterman feels like McCain dissed him” (Sep 2008)

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