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Lawsuit accuses St. Louis police of withholding records
A conservative public policy organization has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a St. Louis property owner, alleging the St.…
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This Week’s Photos: October 8th, 2026
This week’s photo gallery captures Bryson Tiller’s Neo Trapsoul Tour, with Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Austin Millz and Majid Jordan joining the lineup. We celebrate Dr. Bettina Drake’s installation as the Michael F. Neidorff Professor at…
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Local News
Annie Malone to provide $100,000 in grocery assistance
Annie Malone Children & Family Services will provide 400 St. Louis families with $250 Walmart grocery gift cards in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. The $100,000 program is funded through a Missouri grant in partnership…
24th Annual Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration will honor Black history with Underground Railroad re-enactment
The free immersive performance will be on Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026, on the Downtown Riverfront beneath the Gateway Arch from 2-4 p.m.
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Video: Ty Dolla $ign takes the show into the crowd in St. Louis
Watch on Instagram Ty Dolla $ign gets up close with fans during the Neo Trapsoul Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Oct. 3, 2026. The tour, headlined by Bryson Tiller, celebrates a decade of “Trap Soul.”…
Video: Dancing and good times at Urban Sprouts’ Gala En Blanc
Dancing, celebration and a crowd dressed in white: Take a quick look…
VIDEO: Frizz Fest celebrates Black hair, Black joy and community
The 9th Annual Frizz Fest brought Black hair, Black joy and Black…
Video: Northside Trap Run brings hip-hop and community spirit to MLK Drive
The Northside Trap Run brought families, runners and DJs together on MLK…
Video: DMC and DJ Charlie Chan rock the stage
DMC and St. Louis’ own DJ Charlie Chan perform during The adidas…
Arts & Entertainment
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. The Come Worship! Tour asked them to do exactly that, and for more than three hours they answered the call. They…
Religion
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…
Should you have to pay to hear the Gospel?
For generations, the Black church has passed the offering plate to keep the lights on,…
‘Wake Up Running’ calls faith communities to action
“I hope you’ll wake up running, because the moment I’m addressing is urgent.” That is…
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Your Health Matters
Measles cases reach a 35-year high in the U.S.
Measles cases in the United States have reached a 35-year high, with 4,080 confirmed cases reported as of Oct. 8, surpassing the 2,289 cases recorded throughout 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
Sports
Sophomore standouts lead Cardinal Ritter past Lift for Life
Sophomore quarterback Rhylan Moore threw three touchdown passes to lead Cardinal Ritter to a 30‑22 victory over Lift for…
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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
Job losses add urgency for Black women voters
A new national poll found that 77% of Black women voters say they are motivated to participate in the Nov. 3 election. The survey, conducted by the Highland Project in partnership with Brilliant Corners Research &…
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Columnists / Opinion
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…
AFL-CIO backs Amendment 6
The Missouri AFL-CIO has endorsed Amendment 6, a citizen-led measure on the Nov. 3 ballot…
