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Police board attorney quits during pay probe, City pauses Tracy’s raise as outside firm launches pay investigation
The attorney for the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners has resigned as the city pauses Police Chief Robert Tracy’s…
Videos
Video: Rakim brings a hip-hop masterclass to City Winery
▶ Rakim performs at City Winery St. Louis. Click the image to watch the video on Instagram. Rakim took St. Louis fans on a trip through hip-hop history at City Winery, bringing his unmistakable flow and…
Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education
Tamiko Armstead, president and CEO of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School,…
Dr. Paula Knight | 2026 Stellar Performer in Education
Dr. Paula Knight, superintendent of the Jennings School District, receives the 2026…
Rich McClure | 2026 Champion in Education
Richard “Rich” McClure, co-chair of the Ferguson Commission, receives the 2026 Champion…
Dr. Demetrius Adams | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardee
Dr. Demetrius Adams, principal of Hazelwood West High School, receives a 2026…
Local News
Kehoe seeks probe of police chief’s $295K pay
Gov. Mike Kehoe is calling on the Missouri Attorney General’s Office to investigate whether the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners violated the state’s Sunshine Law when it approved a new contract for Police Chief Robert…
Photo Albums
This Week’s Photos: October 22nd, 2026
This week’s photo gallery highlights legends onstage and voices making an impact, from Rakim’s City Winery performance filled with hip-hop classics to D.L. Hughley’s conversation with Mike Claiborne at The Pageant about his memoir, “Charlie’s Boy,”…
Arts & Entertainment
Cause of Diddy’s head injury revealed
Sources revealed to Page Six the reason Sean “Diddy” Combs was briefly hospitalized last weekend. According to the celebrity news and gossip outlet, the injury was the result of him hitting his head on a bunk…
Religion
The black church fed souls. Now it must feed communities
Throughout history, oppressive systems have used faith as a foundation for their oppression. The gospel…
CeCe Winans and friends turn Chaifetz Arena into a house of praise
The faithful didn’t just show up at Chaifetz Arena Friday night — they came ready.…
Archdiocese sues over access to ICE detainees
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has filed a federal lawsuit alleging restrictions at the Ste.…
Nolan Wells’ friends to Fox News: We’re “closer to God”
For the first time since a Mississippi grand jury declined to hold anyone responsible for…
Midwest BankCentre – The Next Move
Your Health Matters
Unapproved peptides raise health concerns
A University of Missouri physician is warning consumers about the potential dangers of injecting peptides that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Peptides are substances produced naturally by the body that help…
Sports
The NBA season opened this week to multiple storylines
The NBA opened its season this week with many intriguing storylines around the league. There are many familiar faces…
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
Deadline nears for water bill relief
St. Louis residents affected by last year’s devastating tornado have until Oct. 31 to enroll in a city program that cuts their water rates in half and provides financial relief to households struggling with overdue bills.…
Obituaries
Columnists / Opinion
How Republicans lost the map battle
You may know that the 2022 Missouri map will be used for the Nov. 3…
Black women push party change
Black women have been the backbone of the Democratic Party for decades. We have saved…
The selling of Amendment 3
The politics of deception are looming large in November’s election. Will voters again, as they…
We must be AI fluent — or be left behind
We are at the forefront of a fundamental shift in access and opportunity. When new…
