Daily Brief: Monday, August 3, 2026

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

Missouri turnout could hit 1.4 million as ballot measures drive primary interest

Missouri election officials expect as many as 1.4 million voters will cast ballots by the time polls close Tuesday, continuing the historic trend of high turnout in primary elections featuring major… — Missouri Independent

Nine Republican primaries, one question: what do GOP voters want from Jefferson City?

For weeks, The Independent has profiled 11 state Senate primaries on Tuesday’s ballot, including nine Republican contests. In most of these districts, the primary is the whole election. Read… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Simckes: No Negative Attacks In Treasurer Primary ” (May 2008)

Haitian immigrants report to Ohio ICE office, exit with ankle monitors

BLUE ASH, OH – Several Haitian residents reported to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in suburban Cincinnati on Sunday, Aug. 2, and at least two people were given ankle monitors. Many… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Palin: Muslims are Welcome” (Oct 2008)

T.I. and Tiny celebrate ‘Sweet 16’ wedding anniversary

Rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris and singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows during a romantic ceremony in Jamaica. Family and friends surrounded them.… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Heading to Denver Today” (Aug 2008)

A Muny dream comes true for 13‑year‑old Myles Lacey

Thirteen‑year‑old Myles Lacey has sung in stadiums, on television and at events across the region. But stepping onto The Muny stage this week as part of the youth ensemble for Ain’t Too Proud: The… — St. Louis American

Prayer built the ministry. The platform came later

Every day at noon, Dr. LeKesha Attuquayefio’s grandmother disappeared into the bedroom of her modest home in Houston, a Bible in one hand and her family’s burdens in the other. But when the clock… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Clay on the Death of Stephanie Tubbs Jones ” (Aug 2008)

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