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This Week’s Photos: February 26th, 2026
In this week’s photo gallery, St. Louis CITY SC kicks off its 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Charlotte FC at Energizer Park, while across the river the East St. Louis Flyers battle to…
Gallery: 2026 Salute to Business
Check out the full gallery! The St. Louis American Foundation’s 2026 Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon brought together the region’s top executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders for an afternoon of…
Local News
Circuit Attorney’s Citizens Academy accepting applications
Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore said increasing public understanding of his office could help strengthen its relationship with St. Louis residents. The Circuit Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the spring session of its Citizens Academy through…
Videos
Tina Turner classic ‘The Best’ is sung by Brittany Howard and ensemble at SLSO in St. Louis
Special Guest Brittany Howard returned to the stage for an electric encore of the Tina Turner classic “The Best” during the finale of “Eternal: A tribute to Tina Turner”on Sunday evening. She sung with ensemble performers…
6 homes demolished in North St. Louis
Radioactive waste forces demolition of Florissant homes. Chair of the North County…
St. Louis vigil held for Minneapolis ICE shooting victim
A vigil was held in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 9, for…
Arts & Entertainment
Jennifer Hudson joins producing team for Broadway’s revival of ‘Dreamgirls’
Jennifer Hudson, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Effie White in Bill Condon’s 2006 film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, is joining the producing team of the stage revival heading to Broadway this…
The soft power of being fully seen
A sanctified second line
Religion
What Happened to the Black Church?
Among Black Americans, the question “What happened to the Black Church?” often spurs discussions about…
Holy Culture Radio produces a Joyful Noise on the radio
Many sensible adults are avoiding anything that smacks of news in this crazy age of…
Church disruptions are justified
Don Lemon, a high-profile media personality, was arrested on orders from U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi,…
Restoration brings new light to St. Alphonsus Rock Church
Clearer sunlight is greeting parishioners and visitors at St. Alphonsus Rock Church as restoration continues…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
TrumpRx: Better prescription drug deals may already exist
At first glance, the website the Trump administration launched on Feb. 5 appears to be a solid effort to address the health care affordability crisis affecting millions of Americans. Dubbed “TrumpRx.gov,” the cost-free, government-run website is…
Sports
East St. Louis Flyers set for postseason run
The East St. Louis Flyers head into this week’s basketball playoffs with high aspirations after another terrific regular season.…
Earl’s 30 in 30
Earl Austin Jr. is celebrating his 30th year as the sports editor at the St. Louis American. To commemorate the occasion, Earl has put together a list of 30 of the top high school games that he’s witnessed during those 30 years.
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
Rising optimism among business leaders suggests growth for St. Louis
Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026, fueling confidence and growth plans. The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, released in January by JPMorganChase reveals a…
Business
Jose Gomez named historic Labor Council appointee
Jose Gomez has been appointed vice president of the St. Louis Labor Council AFL-CIO, becoming the first Hispanic person to hold an executive office in the organization. Gomez serves as business manager of Laborers’ Local 110,…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
NFL Half-Times will never be the same
After witnessing Bad Bunny’s long-awaited performance, I wondered who could top this? Maybe that’s not…
Black History Month: Remembering forward
The last time I wrote in this space was November of 2024. I wrote then…
History will remember who spoke and who hid
The arrest of Black journalists during live coverage of protests represents a deliberate escalation against…
Police behavior is the best case for local control
The St. Louis Police Department is taking a page from the growing police state created…
Unlock The Ballot
Our legal and electoral systems are complex—even the most informed among us may not know all the details. In response to readers’ election questions, The St. Louis American has launched the “Unlock the Ballot” initiative to demystify down-ballot propositions and races for judges and school board seats. Now more than ever, St. Louisans need to be informed about lesser-known candidates and issues that may not make headlines but deeply affect our lives and communities.