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McDonald’s economic impact more than $1.4B in Missouri
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: February 12th, 2026
In this week’s photo gallery, No. 18 Saint Louis University kept its historic run alive with an emphatic 82-54 victory over LaSalle at Chaifetz Arena, extending its winning streak to 17 games and tightening its grip…
This Week’s Photos: February 5th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery spotlights creativity, leadership, and innovation across St. Louis, beginning with Black Creatives in the Lou returning to Neiman Marcus for a dynamic exhibition and runway show that also honored the life and…
Local News
Valentine’s Day vigil honors lives lost to gun violence
Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance and celebration. For a St. Louis nonprofit focused on peace and public safety, it has also become a day of remembrance. On Saturday, the Peace Economy Project will hold…
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Videos
St. Louis vigil held for Minneapolis ICE shooting victim
A vigil was held in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 9, for…
2025 Salute to Excellence in Education recap video
A look back at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 38th Annual Salute…
Dr. Flint W. Fowler – 2025 Lifetime Achiever in Education
This video premiered during the 38th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education…
Arts & Entertainment
DJ Cuddy and BJ The DJ saved the Valentine’s Mixtape STL stop
The night before Valentine’s Day, fans packed Chaifetz Arena expecting a smooth, romantic ride through the Valentine’s Mixtape Tour — headlined by Ashanti and supported by Trey Songz, Boosie, Lloyd, Day 26, and more. But by…
A soundtrack for the struggle
Religion
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…
Your eyes do not lie: Pastors declare truth about Alex Pretti
Pastors, bishops, rabbis and imams from more than a dozen states have responded to a…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Six-figure baby: The hidden cost of a high-risk pregnancy
In May 2024, two months before her due date, my wife’s water broke, beginning our daughter’s birth story with an introduction that led to a six-figure ending. As we raced to the hospital, fear filled our…
Sports
Laila Edwards ices her place in U.S. Olympic history
Laila Edwards made history last Thursday when she became the first Black woman to play for the U.S. Olympic…
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
Scammers don’t take holidays: How to help protect your money this season
There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it’s also critical to…
Business
Ameren, Chef Henderson show ‘Love’ for STLCC
The STLCC Foundation will present its 18th annual Falling in Love in Five Courses Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis at 6 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026. Gwen Mizell, Ameren senior vice president and chief sustainability…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
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…
ICE ushers in domestic terrorism
Since the writing of this editorial, ICE executed another U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident, VA…
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.