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$8 million initiative connects St. Louis students to skilled trades
St. Louis has been selected as one of nine sites nationwide for a new Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative aimed at helping…
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Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: June 11th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery captures the excitement and emotion of the St. Louis Battlehawks’ playoff run, with fans and players experiencing the highs and lows of the UFL semifinal matchup at The Dome. We also spotlight…
Families, speed and history meet at Bommarito indy weekend
Families came out to World Wide Technology Raceway on Friday as qualifying races set the stage for Bommarito Indy weekend in the St. Louis area. The day brought high speed action, fan experiences and community energy,…
Local News
Juan Cox takes helm of county police
When St. Louis County police leaders explained why Juan Cox should become the department’s next chief, they repeatedly returned to one issue: accountability. The County Board of Police Commissioners voted Tuesday to appoint Cox as the…
Videos
2026 Salute to Young Leaders Recap
A look back at the 15th Annual Salute to Young Leaders, celebrating 22 rising stars under 40 who are making an impact in St. Louis. The Salute to Young Leaders Awards Reception was held on Thursday,…
2026 Young Leaders – Lessons from the Next Generation of Leaders
In this special Salute to Young Leaders video presented by The St.…
Salute to Young Leaders celebrates young leaders driving change in St. Louis
Raven Whitener, Director of the St. Louis American Foundation, previews the 2026…
The future of St. Louis is already here
The St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Young Leaders is more than…
Patti LaBelle performs “Somebody Loves You Baby” in St. Louis
Fans at Enterprise Center were treated to a timeless moment as Patti…
Arts & Entertainment
Juneteenth in full force
The House of Soul Juneteenth Festival and Block Party returns Friday, June 19, from noon to 8 p.m. on Washington Avenue for its seventh year — and organizers expect it to be the biggest one yet.…
Religion
Grill to Glory sparks summertime of food, fellowship
“Every church, every Saturday, every community.” With that mission statement, the Grill to Glory movement…
I still have joy
Joy is deeper than happiness. Not a smile for the camera. Not a moment of…
‘Faith in the Wild’
Pastor Rashon Jordan remembers exactly how the idea came to him — and how unlikely…
Black churches transform food aid into food justice
The Black church has long understood that hunger is political. Long before researchers coined phrases…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
‘Emergency’ boil water advisory issued for thousands of St. Louis-area residents
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — Missouri American Water issued an “urgent” boil water advisory on Saturday, affecting thousands of St. Louis-area residents. The advisory was issued for numerous cities near St. Louis, including Clayton, Creve Coeur, University…
Sports
Supporting players who take the lead in the NBA Finals biggest moments
When we watch the NBA Finals, we are all used to seeing the biggest superstars take and make the…
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
Refinancing readiness and navigating the process in today’s market
Depending on where you are in your homeownership journey, refinancing your mortgage can be an effective strategy to help you meet your financial goals. Refinancing may help you save money over time or…
Business
STLCC to host health care programs open house
Business briefs: STLCC to host health care programs open house St. Louis Community College will host an open house Friday at its Wildwood campus to provide information about careers and training opportunities in health care, a…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
East St. Louis Library and Housing Authority officials face justice
Well, the federal chickens have finally come home to roost for the former director of…
No to the proposed police budget
I heard all of it—every word. I felt every emotion. I stayed until the end,…
A mother’s search for her son — and the truth
I first became acquainted with Christian Ferguson’s story on the June 11 news in 2003.…
Women’s sassitude should match our voting power
As Women’s History Month came to a close, I began pinching myself to see if…
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.