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Community. News. Now. E news June 5St. Louis had a week worth paying attention to.Sheriff Montgomery questions still una...
06/05/2026

Community. News. Now. E news June 5

St. Louis had a week worth paying attention to.
Sheriff Montgomery questions still unanswered. A Berkeley burglary bust that ended in gunfire. A St. Louis County man facing serious assault and weapons charges. A mysterious death raising more questions than answers. Plus, Missouri's special session and new policy shifts hitting labor unions and motorists directly.

These are the stories shaping the conversation across the region right now.
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Community News. Now. E News June 4Missouri lawmakers were back in Jefferson City — and billions of public dollars are on...
06/04/2026

Community News. Now. E News June 4

Missouri lawmakers were back in Jefferson City — and billions of public dollars are on the table.

The Governor called a special session after a Senate filibuster killed a massive stadium funding deal for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Now the debate is back, louder, and more contentious than ever.

Here is what is at stake:
The state could cover up to half the cost of new or upgraded stadiums for two billionaire-owned franchises. The money would come from redirecting team-generated tax revenue — but taxpayers and local communities are still in the equation. And with Kansas already dangling a competing incentives package to lure the teams west, Missouri lawmakers feel the pressure to act fast.

Critics say this is public money shielding private profits. Supporters say losing the Chiefs and Royals would cost the state far more in the long run.

Meanwhile, local fee hikes and budget decisions are also part of the legislative call — raising the question of who this session is really for.

Missouri has a choice to make: fund the stadiums and keep the teams, or hold the line on public spending and risk watching two iconic franchises cross the state line.

Where do you stand?

Read the full breakdown and follow every development in Missouri's special session at The Narrative Matters.
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Community News. Now. E News June 310,000 properties damaged. $1.6 billion in losses. And full-scale rebuilding won't beg...
06/03/2026

Community News. Now. E News June 3

10,000 properties damaged. $1.6 billion in losses. And full-scale rebuilding won't begin until mid-2027.

St. Louis families are still waiting — and the reasons go deeper than anyone in power wants to admit.

Federal funding that takes a year or more to reach the city. State procurement rules that freeze money already approved. A municipal team that was never sized to manage a disaster of this scale.

Over 3,000 homeowners have applied for repair assistance. Many are still in limbo.

This isn't just about slow government. It's about a system that was never built to handle what hit North St. Louis — and the real people paying the price every single day.

We break down exactly what's happening, who's accountable, and what comes next.

🔗 Read the full story at The Narrative Matters.
What do you think — is the city doing enough? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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St. Louis proposes water rate hikes to fix aging infrastructure, Kansas City celebrates a streetcar expansion, and Mizzo...
06/02/2026

St. Louis proposes water rate hikes to fix aging infrastructure, Kansas City celebrates a streetcar expansion, and Mizzou announces tuition increases. The post St. Louis Water Crisis, KC Streetcar Expansion and Mizzou Tuition Hikes:
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The Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic returns June 22, 2026, to Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, raising support ...
06/02/2026

The Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic returns June 22, 2026, to Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, raising support for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. The annual event will feature golf, contests, prizes, and recognition for two Club youth honored for sportsmanship and leadership.

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Community. News. Now. E News June 2Better Family Life, Inc. has a new leader — and she's no stranger to the mission. 🙌La...
06/02/2026

Community. News. Now. E News June 2

Better Family Life, Inc. has a new leader — and she's no stranger to the mission. 🙌

LaTonya R. Jackson, MBA, CHW-C, has been appointed Interim CEO of the St. Louis-based nonprofit, bringing more than 15 years of connection to the organization as an employee, board member, and dedicated advocate.

Her background blends two powerful disciplines — social work and banking — both rooted in the same purpose: empowering people to build better lives. That's the same purpose driving Better Family Life's work every day across workforce development, youth services, and housing support.

This isn't a new chapter for LaTonya Jackson. It's the next step in a long commitment to St. Louis families.

Follow Better Family Life, Inc. to stay up to date on their programs, community impact, and ways you can get involved. 💙
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