City’s Annual Fiscal Report Card Released
The 2025 ACFR details city finances, showing an improved net position and revenue growth, along with a spending increase on public safety and healthier pensions.
Dead Man’s Hand
A poem from local podcaster Mathieu Paul. Mound City Messenger welcomes poetry and short story submissions from our readers.
Missouri Senators Unanimously Show Their Contempt for Palestinians
The Missouri Senate passed a law defining “antisemitism” and restricting student speech on Israel, while ignoring public opposition and failing to address concerns about Palestinian rights.
Student Protests Raise Questions About Schools, Safety, and Communication
Student activism in K-12 schools is rising, prompting debates on safety, supervision, and policies during protests, as educators seek to balance civic engagement and academic focus.
Court Filings Reveal Details of SLACO Controversy
Civil court filings reveal details of the controversy that has rocked the longstanding community nonprofit.
Downtown Does Not Need a New Curfew, But a New Plan
Columnist Michael Allen reflects on youth curfews, a controversial public safety tactic employed by numerous St. Louis mayors.
Despite Spencer Admin Promise, “Sunshined” Documents Have Remained Hidden
After failing to follow through with a promise to make requested documents publicly available, the Spencer administration again promises to undo changes to the “Sunshine Portal”.
Most Aldermen Don’t Itemize Expenses, Have Funds Added to Paychecks
Twelve of fourteen aldermen use an uncommon accounting practice to have their $5000 annual work expense allowances added directly to their paychecks.
Cori Bush and Ibram X. Kendi Discuss Replacement Theory’s Role in Politics
Former congresswoman Cori Bush joined Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for a discussion of his latest book and authoritarian politics.
When the Hot Wind Blows
Ben West further explores the “urban heat island effect” that will be worsened by the proposed Midtown data center development.
Designed to Fail: A Thread Connects the Proposed Armory Data Center to a Murder at Starbucks
Dan Pate contemplates the social impacts of St. Louis’s urban planning traditions, examining how current decisions will influence our lives and how they echo past choices.
