ST. LOUIS — The Riverfront Times' owner has sold the St. Louis alternative weekly newspaper, and its buyer is not retaining any current editorial staff, according to the RFT's top editor.
"I am absolutely heartsick to see the good writers, editors and photographers who made this publication a must-read for so many years losing their jobs," said Sarah Fenske. "We fought the good fight, and what else can you say? The journalists here did terrific work day and day out. I hope someone will hire them — and that somehow, despite long odds, they'll continue in the 47-year RFT tradition of printing the truth and raising hell."
Chris Keating, CEO of Big Lou Media, which sold the RFT, didn't immediately respond to questions, including about the buyer's identity.
Fenske said Big Lou is trying to find a home for two members of RFT's sales team, but that it's not clear whether that will be possible.
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