40 South News

http://40southnews.com/contact
Screenshot of the 40 South News website
40 South News is an independent, hyper-local news organization serving the mid-St. Louis County communities of Brentwood, Maplewood, and Richmond Heights since 2013. Founded by Doug Miner to address a lack of local reporting, the digital publication covers municipal affairs, school board decisions for the Maplewood-Richmond Heights and Brentwood districts, community developments, and public safety updates. The site also features a strong focus on local history with extensive archives and maintains a significant digital presence.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Year the organization
started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Louis County: Brentwood, Maplewood, and Richmond Heights.

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Doug Miner
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

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