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Midland States Bank names St. Louis development leaders
Midland States Bank has appointed Cornell D. Lurry Sr. as community economic development director for St. Louis and Illinois and…
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Twilight Thursday Photo Gallery
The last Twilight Thursday of the season closed out with a tribute to the legendary Diana Ross featuring Carmen Anderson and her talented band. They brought the sound, style and soul of Motown to the Missouri…
This Week’s Photos: May 28th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery features families honoring loved ones at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, capturing heartfelt moments of remembrance and reflection. We also spotlight scenes from Fat Ham at The Black Rep, the bold and acclaimed…
Local News
Larry Hughes program targets after-school gaps
Larry Hughes remembers the kinds of choices many families in St. Louis have to make — deciding which activities they can afford and which opportunities their children have to miss. That reality, he said, pushed him…
Videos
2026 Young Leaders – Lessons from the Next Generation of Leaders
In this special Salute to Young Leaders video presented by The St. Louis American Foundation, this year’s honorees each answer the same question: “What advice have you learned as a young professional that you would share…
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…
A personal stand for workers’ rights in downtown St. Louis
Rachel Foulk shares what led her to join the May Day worker…
Arts & Entertainment
Skating towards a more connected St. Louis
For the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Rollin’ on the River marked a new way of bringing St. Louis back to the riverfront. Launched this Memorial Day weekend, the inaugural event drew families, skaters, tourists and longtime…
Laughs to keep from crying
Drums, dance and community
Religion
Black churches transform food aid into food justice
The Black church has long understood that hunger is political. Long before researchers coined phrases…
In the Black Church, women’s hats still testify
The Apostle Paul’s teachings about women in church have often caused more fury than faith,…
Her calling: Healing through music and medicine
A compliment to Robin Fay Massie is certain to elicit her response of, “It’s God,…
They tell me about the abuse. I wish I could tell them to run
Imagine listening to an unfolding story of a woman’s physical abuse and not being able…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Waiting rooms
Overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, Quette dialed 911 when she found her teenage son downstairs in their kitchen struggling to breathe. In that moment, Quette knew that she and her son’s grandmother could no longer…
Sports
Quentin Coleman selected to USA Basketball U18 Team
Former Principia basketball star Quentin Coleman was selected to the USA Basketball U 18 team this week. The University…
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.
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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
Clem Smith appointed to Missouri Ethics Commission
Former state Rep. Clem Smith has been appointed to the Missouri Ethics Commission. Smith, who represented Missouri’s 85th District, currently serves on the Hazelwood School District board. He previously worked as an aircraft assembly mechanic for…
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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.