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D.L. Hughley opens up at The Pageant, sharing the story behind ‘Charlie’s Boy’
D.L. Hughley has spent nearly four decades on stages making crowds laugh — and think. But when he sat down…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: October 15th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery highlights Rod Wave’s high-energy stop at Enterprise Center, where towering pyrotechnics and an emotional set captivated a packed crowd. Digital literacy training at the Urban League’s AT&T Connected Learning Center connects residents…
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Local News
Civil service overhaul would reshape city hiring
Mayor Cara Spencer, backed by Board of Aldermen President Megan Green and Comptroller Donna Baringer, announced a plan Tuesday to rewrite civil service rules to give the city and department directors more power over hiring and…
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Videos
Video: CeCe Winans brings a night of praise to St. Louis
CeCe Winans leads a night of praise during the Come Worship! Tour at Chaifetz Arena on Oct. 9, 2026. Click the image to watch highlights on Instagram. CeCe Winans brought the Come Worship! Tour to Chaifetz…
Video: Ty Dolla $ign takes the show into the crowd in St. Louis
Watch on Instagram Ty Dolla $ign gets up close with fans during…
Video: Dancing and good times at Urban Sprouts’ Gala En Blanc
Dancing, celebration and a crowd dressed in white: Take a quick look…
VIDEO: Frizz Fest celebrates Black hair, Black joy and community
The 9th Annual Frizz Fest brought Black hair, Black joy and Black…
Video: Northside Trap Run brings hip-hop and community spirit to MLK Drive
The Northside Trap Run brought families, runners and DJs together on MLK…
Arts & Entertainment
‘Beyond the Diamond’ spotlights St. Louis Black baseball history
St. Louis will get a front‑row seat for an important conversation in sports and American history next Tuesday, Oct. 20. Award‑winning broadcaster Mike Claiborne sits down with Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum…
Religion
The black church fed souls. Now it must feed communities
Throughout history, oppressive systems have used faith as a foundation for their oppression. The gospel…
CeCe Winans and friends turn Chaifetz Arena into a house of praise
The faithful didn’t just show up at Chaifetz Arena Friday night — they came ready.…
Archdiocese sues over access to ICE detainees
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has filed a federal lawsuit alleging restrictions at the Ste.…
Nolan Wells’ friends to Fox News: We’re “closer to God”
For the first time since a Mississippi grand jury declined to hold anyone responsible for…
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Your Health Matters
Four St. Louis leaders win $200,000 health prizes
Four St. Louis community leaders will each receive $200,000 from the Missouri Foundation for Health, with no restrictions on how they spend the money. The four recipients are Blake Strode, executive director of ArchCity Defenders; Jessica…
Sports
St. Louis CITY SC clinches playoff berth, extends unbeaten streak to record 21 matches
St. Louis CITY SC didn’t put one away Wednesday night — but they didn’t have to. Their 0-0 draw…
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Don’t let scammers crash back-to-school season
Today’s students and young adults are true digital natives, having grown up online, learning to navigate digital spaces as a…
Business
New guide helps minority contractors compete
As billions of dollars in construction projects take shape across the St. Louis region, a local nonprofit is trying to ensure that minority- and women-owned businesses are better prepared to compete for a share of the…
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Columnists / Opinion
Black women push party change
Black women have been the backbone of the Democratic Party for decades. We have saved…
The selling of Amendment 3
The politics of deception are looming large in November’s election. Will voters again, as they…
We must be AI fluent — or be left behind
We are at the forefront of a fundamental shift in access and opportunity. When new…
AFL-CIO backs Amendment 6
The Missouri AFL-CIO has endorsed Amendment 6, a citizen-led measure on the Nov. 3 ballot…
