Daily Brief: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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

Senate Republican primary carries stakes beyond southwest Missouri

Before Curtis Trent can try to run the Missouri Senate floor, he has to win reelection in southwest Missouri. Trent, a Springfield Republican seeking his second term in the state Senate, is also… — Missouri Independent

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

First Columbia charter school targets 2027 opening amid lawsuit over Missouri law

Kansas City-based Frontier Schools is on track to open Columbia’s first charter school in the fall of 2027. At this point, Frontier Schools has hired a contractor and is looking for possible… — Missouri Independent

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

Video: Ludacris shows love to the 314

Rap veteran Ludacris showed major love to the 314 during his Celebrate 250 set when he surprised the crowd and brought Chingy out on stage to perform “Right Thurr” under the Arch. Watch the video on… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “VIDEO: Blunt on pay increases, pardons” (Nov 2008)

Janet Jackson moves Teyana Taylor to tears during BET Awards

Teyana Taylor was overcome with emotion when her idol Janet Jackson presented the singer and actress with the Icon of the Year honors during the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday, June 28.  As Jackson made… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Endorsements for Downs and Jones” (Mar 2006)

Trump remains resentful, envious of Obama

The irony is impossible to miss. Nearly a decade after dismantling former President Barack Obama’s signature foreign policy achievement — a painstakingly negotiated nuclear treaty with Iran —… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Tear Down the San Luis for a Parking Lot on Lindell?” (Mar 2008)

Aaron joins Explore St. Louis leadership

Aaron joins Explore St. Louis leadership Charmian Aaron has joined Explore St. Louis as senior director of business development. She will focus on strengthening relationships with stakeholders across… — St. Louis American

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

St. Louis seeks community input on Zoning Upgrade

The City of St. Louis will hold two public workshops to gather input from residents, business owners, and community stakeholders for the City’s Zoning Upgrade (ZOUP) project. These workshops will… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Hubbard Fights Back Against Hypocritical Attacks” (Jul 2008)

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