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St. Louis sets out to attract more Afghan refugees with a familiar strategy

2 years 11 months ago
St. Louis has the largest Bosnian population in the United States. Now leaders want to do the same thing with Afghan refugees. "Anyone from any corner of the earth can come to America and become an American," Mojda Sidiqi said, referencing a photo of herself at 9 years old. Born in Kabul, Sidiqi outlined her own experience immigrating from Afghanistan, as stakeholders — led by Arch Grants founder Jerry Schlichter — unveiled a new plan Wednesday to market St. Louis to current Afghan refugees…
Sara Machi, KSDK

Nine PBS names new chief content officer

2 years 11 months ago
Nine PBS, the nonprofit St. Louis-area affiliate of the Public Broadcasting Service, has named a new vice president and chief content officer, a role previously held by Amy Shaw, who is currently president and CEO of Nine PBS.
Veneta Rizvic

Gannett to stop Saturday print editions at 136 newspapers, including Springfield News-Leader

2 years 11 months ago
The nation’s largest newspaper chain is discontinuing Saturday print editions starting March 5 at more than half of its newspapers nationwide, saying it will instead offer “new, additional benefits” including expanded access to online editions. Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE: GCI) told staff in an email on Wednesday that it is “introducing a new Saturday experience in 136 of our markets which transitions from delivering the Saturday print edition to providing exclusive access to the full Saturday…
Don Seiffert

World News in Clayton closing

2 years 11 months ago
"The Covid-19 Pandemic of 2019-2021 has reduced the sales volume of World News in Clayton to the point where it is no longer as profitable as it once was," the newsstand said.
Jacob Kirn

St. Louis police chief postpones retirement

2 years 11 months ago
John Hayden will remain St. Louis’ Chief of Police until further notice as the search for his replacement continues, KSDK has learned. Sources familiar with the negotiations said Hayden formally agreed this week to continue serving as chief beyond his Feb. 23 retirement date he announced in September. He has been at the helm for four years. The move follows remarks Mayor Tishaura Jones made in recent weeks about the finalists for the job – one of whom has a pending discrimination lawsuit against…
Christine Byers, KSDK