Chad Davis
Chad Davis is a 2016 graduate of Truman State University where he studied Public Communication and English. At Truman State, Chad served as the executive producer of the on-campus news station, TMN Television. In 2017, Chad joined the St. Louis Public Radio team as the fourth Race and Culture Diversity Fellow. Chad is a native of St. Louis and is a huge hip- hop, r&b, and pop music fan. He also enjoys graphic design, pop culture, film, and comedy.
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Enrollment for Missouri-funded preschool programs fell during the 2021-22 school year, according to a new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Statewide pre-K and child care advocates hope recently passed legislation improves access. -
Missouri library leaders say a plan by state legislators to strip state funding for public libraries across the state would weaken rural libraries.
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Judge David Mason ruled that there was no longer "clear and convincing" evidence to keep Lamar Johnson in prison for a 1994 slaying in St. Louis.
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Environmentalists have asked the state Administrative Hearing Commission to overturn a water permit for a silica mine in Ste. Genevieve. Residents and environmentalists say the permit would allow the mine to release contaminants in the local water supply.
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The Missouri Mining Commission has revoked a mining permit for a silica sand mine in Ste. Genevieve County. The commission ruled that NexGen Silica’s application did not include a full list of property owners with vested interests in the mine.
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Gospel music is a pillar of St. Louis culture — just like the blues and rock. This weekend, the Missouri Historical Society celebrates the art form. Film producer Monica R. Butler, founder of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, said it's time to honor the region's gospel greats.
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Two people were killed and several others were wounded Monday by a gunman at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. The suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire with police.
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Two days after a record-breaking rainfall, another storm hit St. Louis, causing more flooding throughout the metro area.
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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he has no plans to call a special legislative session to protect access to contraceptives and address ectopic pregnancies. Parson’s comments come days after Democratic leaders called on the governor to hold a special session now that the state has banned nearly all abortions.
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The Missouri legislature has voted to allow nursing home residents and hospital patients to have two designated caregivers who can provide physical and mental support for the patient.
