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On the trail: Five things to look for in 8th District election

In Elections

Updated at 10:51 pm on Mon, 06.03.13

Since House Speaker Pro Tem Jason Smith, R-Salem, and Rep. Steve Hodges, D-East Prairie, were picked as the nominees in the special election for the 8th congressional district seat, the race has been decidedly low key. But Tuesday's election could have long-term ramifications for the district.

Jindal, Hanaway call for GOP to focus more on its achievements and less on Democrats

In Backroom

2:22 am on Sun, 02.17.13

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and former Missouri House Speaker Catherine Hanaway led a parade of Republicans who exhorted party activists at this weekend's Missouri GOP Lincoln Days festivities to stick with their principles but shift message and tactics. Republicans will lose if they remain “the party of austerity,” Jindal said, instead of “the party of growth.” Hanaway announced she's likely to run for governor or attorney general in 2016.

Crowell joins crowded GOP field vying to replace Emerson in Congress

In Backroom

Updated at 11:23 pm on Thu, 01.10.13

Former state Sen. Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, was among 13 Republican contenders who participated Thursday in a forum in Salem, Mo. to highlight the views of those vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson in the 8th District. The event generated huge Twitter traffic, as attendees related various candidate comments..
 

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Conference of American nuns will mull response to Vatican charges

In Nation

7:55 am on Fri, 08.03.12

Meeting in St. Louis next week, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will have its first opportunity as an assembled group to consider what to do after the Vatican issued a mandate for change this spring. It calls on the conference to reorganize and more strictly observe church teachings.

The 'free' Zoo

In Commentary

7:51 am on Tue, 05.22.12

When a family of four goes to the St. Louis Zoo, they can be forgiven for not knowing it will cost them $60, $72 if they park. If they can't pay, the alternative is to tell the kids they can't do what kids do at the zoo.

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Teacher-prep programs get poor grades in new survey

In Education

4:30 pm on Tue, 06.18.13

Some in Missouri and Illinois were singled out for excellence; others were branded with a consumer alert, that would-be teachers should be wary. The national group that did the survey said it will be repeated annually, said the evaluating group's president Kate Walsh.

At Brandenburg Gate, Obama follows in predecessors' footsteps

In World

3:55 pm on Tue, 06.18.13

Fifty years ago this week, President John F. Kennedy confronted Cold War tensions in Wall-divided Berlin and bolstered the confidence of its beleaguered residents by telling them, "Ich bin ein Berliner." On Wednesday, President Barack Obama will face eastward from the Brandenburg Gate for the latest address of an American president in the city that has been a flashpoint of East-West relations.

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Farewell to Duff's from one who knew it well

In Out & About

12:42 am on Tue, 06.18.13

Duff's, a mainstay of the Central West End since Karen Duffy opened it in 1972, is closing its doors this month. Over the years, Duff's developed a reputation for reasonably priced, imaginative menus and a good selection of wines. But what made Duff's invaluable were the poetry readings on Monday evenings.

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Innovation and entrepreneurial activity are on the rise in St. Louis, especially in bioscience, technology and alternative energy. The Beacon's InnovationSTL section focuses on the people who are part of this wave, what they're doing and how this is shaping our future. To many St. Louisans, this wave is not yet visible. InnovationSTL aims to change that. We welcome you to share your knowledge, learn more about this vibrant trend and discuss its impact.

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Can Facebook and romance mix? Study suggests hazards

In Education

6:10 am on Mon, 06.17.13

Recent research out of Mizzou suggests that excessive use of Facebook can have negative effects on romantic relationships, including cheating, breaking up and divorce. The negative impact tends to be on newer relations, under three years duration. Doctoral student Russell Clayton advocates more moderate Facebook use to prevent its threats.

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Bosley right to put child first - but not to ask others to pay

In Commentary

12:39 am on Tue, 06.18.13

Asking for contributions for a child’s college education is legal in Missouri. But not right. Because a parent should help his or her children in almost any way they can,  such obligations must be kept far away from a politician’s public responsibilities — it is not hard to figure out which one would lose if they conflicted.

One solution for potential caregivers

In Commentary

6:07 am on Mon, 06.17.13

The twins are 89 years old. Health issues signal the end to each living in her own two-bedroom, two-bath condominium. Here's the story of one family's solution: The sisters now live in one unit and home-health services come in. How did they get to this resolution?

Blind fear: Combating terror with eyes wide shut

In Commentary

7:00 am on Thu, 06.13.13

It turns out that the Obama administration has been conducting its own variation of electronic surveillance that the Bush administrated. The problem is not the need to combat terrorism, but the blanket invasion of privacy and the revelation of who the people are who have access to our secrets.

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