Mound City Messenger

08/14/2025

Local media's obsession with an inconsequential payroll error is just weird.

Local media’s obsession with an inconsequential payroll error is just weird.

08/12/2025

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Mound City Messenger is a non-commercial media outlet committed to independent journalism in St. Louis. Learn more about how you can help us grow.

08/08/2025

The mayor does not appear to have the legal authority needed to unilaterally halt the city's contractor diversity program.

The mayor does not appear to have the legal authority needed to unilaterally halt the city’s contractor diversity program.

08/06/2025

The decision to suspend the city's contractor diversity program has ignited a firestorm at City Hall.

The decision to suspend the city’s contractor diversity program has ignited a firestorm at City Hall.

08/05/2025

The Sunflower+ Project in Old North St. Louis celebrates twelve years of collaboration and community building.

The Sunflower+ Project in Old North St. Louis celebrates ten years of collaboration and community building.

08/04/2025

Protesters took advantage of this past weekend’s lovely weather to again make their presence felt in downtown St. Louis.

07/31/2025

After their court victory, former Civilian Oversight Board member Janis Mensah spoke with Mound City Messenger about their experiences, both serving on the board and defending themselves against charges brought by the city.

After their court victory, former Civilian Oversight Board member Janis Mensah spoke with Mound City Messenger about their experiences, both serving on the board and defending themselves against ch…

07/30/2025

Conflict appears to be brewing at SLACO, the city's longstanding hub for neighborhood associations, as staff and board leadership trade accusations.

Conflict appears to be brewing at SLACO, the city’s longstanding hub for neighborhood associations, as staff and board leadership trade accusations.

07/30/2025

The Midnight Company presents a new play by Colin McLaughlin that addresses contemporary issues with a gentle touch.

07/29/2025

St. Louis Actors’ Studio presents its 11th annual slate of highly entertaining short new plays by established and emerging artists.

07/28/2025

Former Washington University in St. Louis professor Michael Allen notes that the school has chosen to sacrifice diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles to avoid the Trump administration’s ire.

Former Washington University in St. Louis professor Michael Allen notes that the school has chosen to sacrifice diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices to avoid the Trump administration& #8…

07/25/2025

Erik Carlson was on hand to document all three nights of last weekend’s El Gran E Records showcase at The Heavy Anchor and CBGB in south St. Louis.

Erik Carlson was on hand to document all three nights of last weekend’s El Gran E Records showcase in south St. Louis.