Daily Brief: Sunday, June 28, 2026

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

My father’s formula for leadership 

With Father’s Day just behind us, I’ve found myself reflecting on the lessons my dad taught me — lessons that have shaped not only who I am as a person, but also how I lead. Growing up, my father had… — St. Louis American

Danny Simmons, founder of Rush Arts, dies at 72

Danny Simmons, the artist, author and founder of Rush Arts, has died at 72. The cause of death was not announced. Simmons was the older brother of Def Jam Recordings cofounder Russell Simmons and… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Percy Green On Recalling Mayor Slay” (Mar 2008)

Police urge residents not to confront people setting off fireworks

As fireworks complaints increase ahead of the Fourth of July, St. Louis police are urging residents to call 911 instead of confronting people who are illegally discharging fireworks. Mitch McCoy,… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Thousands in St. Louis protest California’s gay marriage ban” (Nov 2008)

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