Featured News
Nine St. Louis public schools to close
The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday night to permanently close nine schools beginning in fall 2027,…
Sports
Standout playoff performers from last week
Daylen Austin-Harvey (CBC): The junior quarterback rushed for 198 yards and two touchdowns and passed for 342 yards and…
Local News
St. Louis police get $68 million in federal funding for tech, recruitment, other support
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is getting an infusion of $68 million in federal funds. “We’re here today to lend our support to the state and city as they work to reduce violent crime which…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: November 5th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery celebrates hometown talent, basketball and young minds. St. Louis native Julia Bullock joins the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for a hometown appearance. The Saint Louis University Billikens open their season with a…
Arts & Entertainment
Tone Bell brings St. Louis roots to Flyover Comedy Festival
Before Tone Bell became a Netflix star, sitcom regular and one of the headliners of the 9th Annual Flyover Comedy Festival, he was a kid from Georgia spending his summers with family on St. Louis’ North…
Religion
COGIC’s return brings praise, passion to St. Louis
A sea of black and white poured into America’s Center earlier this week. Yes, there…
COGIC’s Christmas in November brings hope to St. Louis families ahead of 118th Holy Convocation
The line stretched nearly three blocks outside the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis headquarters…
Bishop Barber rallies voters ahead of midterms
With the Nov. 3 midterm elections approaching, Bishop William J. Barber II and Repairers of…
COGIC returns with faith and service
Before tens of thousands of delegates arrive in St. Louis for worship and fellowship, the…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Videos
Video: Jodeci opens ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis
▶ Jodeci performs at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis. Video by Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American Jodeci chose St. Louis to open its “Forever My Lady” anniversary tour, and the crowd at Stifel Theatre…
Video: 2026 Salute to Excellence in Education Gala Recap
This special video recap revisits the inspiring moments, remarkable individuals, and spirit…
Video: Christmas in November brings St. Louis families together
▶ Families gather for Christmas in November at the Urban League Regional…
Video: Rakim brings a hip-hop masterclass to City Winery
▶ Rakim performs at City Winery St. Louis. Click the image to…
Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education
Tamiko Armstead, president and CEO of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School,…
Your Health Matters
WashU researchers aim to prevent recurring infections
Nearly $11 million grant supports study of gut bacteria St. Louis American staff Antibiotics can treat an infection while also wiping out helpful gut bacteria, allowing harmful bacteria to multiply. Researchers at Washington University School of…
JPMorganChase – Advancing Black Pathways
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
Arnold Adams promoted at Affinia Healthcare
Arnold Adams has been promoted to outreach services manager at Affinia Healthcare, where he previously served three years as lead health outreach specialist. In his new position, Adams will oversee outreach efforts across Affinia’s six local…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
Black women are under attack. Here’s a blueprint to fight back.
The world has zero love, affection or appreciation for Black women. This is true broadly,…
The time to pass Prop B is now
An estimated 20,000 families are navigating this city’s child care crisis, while 6,000 children live…
On Amendment 3: Lead without demanding agreement
Pastor, just tell me how to vote.” As Election Day approaches, many faith leaders hear…
How Republicans lost the map battle
You may know that the 2022 Missouri map will be used for the Nov. 3…
