• Legacy Books and Cafe at the corner of Delmar and Union had a line that led back to Kingshighway and turned north to Enright for residents waiting to get a COVID-19 test Tues. Jan. 4, 2021. With COVID cases on the rise over the past 14 days more residents are getting tested around the city and county.

  • Legacy Books and Cafe at the corner of Delmar and Union had a line that led back to Kingshighway and turned north to Enright for residents waiting to get a COVID-19 test Tues. Jan. 4, 2021. With COVID cases on the rise over the past 14 days more residents are getting tested around the city and county. 

  • St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden speaks on the steps of City Hall announcing his initial retirement plan from the department.

  • Dancer Aliya Marcano

  • Asia Johnson, the niece of the recently deceased Mother’s Advocating Safe Streets founder Jennette Culpepper, stands on the steps of the Old Court House during Monday’s national MLK day holiday ceremonies on Jan. 17th, 2022.

  • St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones speaking during a Martin Luther King Day ceremony on the steps of the Old Court House on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. At left is Asia Johnson, the niece of Mother’s Advocating Safe Streets founder Jennette Culpepper. 

  • Merdean Gales, President of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Committee, fires up the crowd during holiday ceremonies, Mon. Jan. 17, 2022 on the steps of the Old Court house in downtown St. Louis.

  • Family and friends gathered at Shade Restaurant and Bar in the heart of North County near the end of 2021.

  • 4 Hens founders Ebony Evans, Brittani Gardner-Evans, Brandi Artis, Brittany Artis, at the newly opened City Foundry public market in Midtown.

  • Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith, Interim President of Harris-Stowe State University speaks on the importance of PNC’s grant to the University Tue. Jan. 25, 2022 at the campus. The PNC Foundation has awarded Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) a three-year, $450,000 grant to establish E3 powered by PNC, an initiative that will help HSSU deliver entrepreneurship and economic empowerment resources to Black students and business founders in Greater St. Louis. At left is PNC’s Jason Hall, Chef Executive Officer of Greater St. Louis, Inc.

  • Lift For Life center La’Niya Starks (32) falls to the floor for a loose ball with Eastside’s Jazmine Young (15) trying to recover during fourth period game action Sat. Jan. 22, 2022. The Lady Hawks of Lift For Life would defeat the Lady Flyers 53-40. 

  • Demetrius Kennedy a resident in the city’s Ville neighborhood shovel’s the sidewalk in front of his home in the 2700 block of Ashland Wednesday after the city was hit overnight with its first major snow of the year Wed. Feb. 2, 2022. 

  • Newly appointed St. Louis County Police Chief Kenneth Gregory at the press conference Wed. Jan. 26, 2022 in front of Barnes Hospital concening the condition of two St. Louis City police officers that were shot in Ferguson assisting on a possible shooting suspect in murder. 

  • St. Louis City Fire department puts out a 1st alarm fire in a vacant home in the 3000 block of Lee Ave. Mon. Feb. 7, 2022. No one was injured in the Fairground neighborhood fire.

  • Tenesia Brown, CEO at Keys Realty Group Inc. welcomes guest at the ribbon cutting of her new St. Louis offices Fri. Jan. 21, 2022. 

  • Fashion Stylist AK Brown is hosting her second annual Black in STL Fashion photoshoot with the theme “A Seat At Our (Black A**) Table as a way to continue celebrating and highlighting Black fashion creatives and professionals in St. Louis.

  • The Sharpeville Series VIII painting compels viewers to take some time with it at a tour of the Oliver Lee Jackson exhibition at Saint Louis Art Museum on Feb. 11, 2022.  The exhibition for the St. Louis native and Vashon High School graduate closes Sunday, Feb. 20.

  • Soldan’s Joshua Bishop (5) reaching out for a pass from Steven Bonner (2) before Gateway Christian’s Denile Mendez (23) can get to it with Soldan’s Antonio Gray defending Antonio Gray (32) Sat. Feb. 12, 2022. 

  • Hall of Fame basketball coach Marvin Neals being honored Sat. Feb. 12, 2022.

  • Designer Deshion (@wtfiswrongwithdaworld) at the second Kinder Fashion Show on January 7th, 2022.

  • African drummer David Jackson plays a conch shell after homegoing services for well-known poet, writer and civic leader Alice Windom whose casket was draped in a Pan-African flag. Services were held at Leonard Missionary Baptist Church.

  • Webster Groves center Eliza Maupin (21) tries to catch up to a loose ball during third period action Fri. Feb. 18, 2022. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American

  • The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, in partnership with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosted Lindenwood University’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award Ceremony and program, and celebrated the rededication of the Center of Diversity and Inclusion with a ribbon cutting Tue. Feb. 22, 2022 at the Spellman Center. Pictured are: St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, Dr. Amanda Harrod, DEI Task Force Co-Chair Emily Pitts, Chief Diversity Officer Dr. John Porter, President of Lindenwood University Joseph Oliverires, Lindenwood University freshman & Black Student Union President Robby X Hamilton, Lindenwood Student Government President and Myron Burr, DEI Task Force Co-Chair. 

  • TD-4 Electrical Chairman & CEO Tommy L. Davis Jr. with his son Vice President Tommy L. Davis III. at the company’s south St, Louis location.

  • Brooklyn, New York born and raised, actress and singer Capathia Jenkins was the guest soloist at The St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus Black History Month concert Friday, February 25, 2022 at Powell Symphony Hall.

  • NBA star Dikembe Mutombo (left)

    NBA star Dikembe Mutombo (left), at Northwest Coffee Roasting Company, with owner Jason Wilson (center) and former St. Louis NBA star and Cardinal Ritter grad Jahidi White in the Central West End last summer.

  • St. Louis Health Care directors take a group shot for the visit from the CDC Director. Dwayne Butler, Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers Executive Dir. , Dr. Kanika Turner, Family Care Health Centers, Dr. Robert Massie CEO of Family Health Centers, Rochelle Walensky, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director, St. Louis Health Dept. Dir. Dr. Hlatshwayo Davis, Angela Clabon, Chief Executive Officer of CareSTL Health and Dr. Alan Freeman CEO of Affinia Health Care at CARE STL Health Center in the city’s Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood Thu Mar 2, 2022.

  • Washington University’s Vetta Thompson is the 2022 Lifetime Achiever for the Salute to Excellence in Health Care.

  • Williams Academy staffer Kenisha Tawkoyty and Williams Academy owner David Williams straighten up toys at the agency’s Beverly Hills location in north county Wed. March 9, 2022.

  • Howard University Alternative Spring Break program sends hundreds of students to serve in cities nationally and internationally during their spring break. This year, a team of 12 is assigned to Sumner High School in the Saint Louis Public Schools from March 7-11. Howard University students Truth Berney a junior at Howard University learns marching drills from Sumner students Renihya Snow, Data Love, and Renasjia Murphy Tue. March 8, 2022.

  • Jayln Competes with Majesty of Cheer St. Louis in Dallas at a National Cheerleaders Association competition February 25-27, 2022.

  • Artist Shevare Perry had a pop-up exhibit this weekend titled She Is Her, I Am She III its a continuation a collection she premiered last year at Saks Fifth Avenue Gallery. She Is Her, I Am She III will feature mixed media collage, digital portraits, and poetry that explores womanhood, beauty, and fashion. She’s also added afrofuturism pieces.

    It will also launch a SIHIAS III NFT collection and line of limited-edition merchandise. The exhibit was held at Sophie’s Artist Lounge Friday, March 4, 2022.

  • Sumner High School junior Stephon Riggins speaks about gun violence among young teens that took a schoolmate during Monday’s listening session with Rep. Cori Bush at Sumner High School on Mon. Mar. 14, 2022. Students from high schools in the congresswoman’s district attended the forum that included:  Sumner, Riverview Gardens, Hazelwood, Cardinal Ritter and Villa Duchesne.

  • Betty Jean Kerr Health Centers North County Director Dr. Tifani Sanford talking with Tiffany Henderson, Dave Brady and Kayla Whitehorn at the health center’s north county location Mon. March 14, 2022.

  • Ayomide Ajakaiye from John Burroughs School.

  • The Webster Groves Statesmen defeated Jefferson City Helias 72-53 to win the Class 5 state championship on Saturday in Springfield.

  • John Burroughs defeated Benton 54-46 to win the Class 4 state championship on Saturday in Springfield. It was the first state championship in girls basketball for the Bombers.

  • Vashon head coach Tony Irons celebrates in the final seconds of the Class 4 State Basketball Championships Sat. March 19, 2022 at JQH Arena. The Wolverines of Vashon would repeat as the Mo. Boys Class 4 Basketball Champions beating Tolton 57-49 for it’s fifith state championship since 2016 . It’s the 13th state title for the Wolverines and their fifth since Irons took over in 2016.

  • Pastor Cedric Halbert (right) with his older brother Ernest on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the pastor’s Ville neighborhood home. Cedric will be donating his kidney to his brother who has suffered kidney failure for years and also had to combat COVID-19. The virus can take a heavy toll on the kidneys. 

  • Vashon Head Coach Tony Irons with his 2022 Boys Class 4 Basketball Champions at JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University.

  • Vashon head coach Tony Irons in a embrace with his father Floyd Irons whom he succeeded in 2016. The Wolverines of Vashon would repeat as the Mo. Boys Class 4 Basketball Champions beating Tolton 57-49 for it’s fifth state championship since 2016 . It’s the 13th state title for the Wolverines and their fifth since Irons took over.

  • Maxwell at the Chaifetz Arena on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

  • The Webster Groves Statesmen defeated Jefferson City Helias 72-53 to win the Class 5 state championship on Saturday in Springfield.Photo by Wiley Price | The St. Louis American Springfield, MO – The Webster Groves Statesmen made a return to the MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown after a three-year absence and they made it count in a big way. The Statesmen (24-8) were dominant in defeating Jefferson City Helias 72-53 to win the Class 5 state championship on Saturday evening at the JQH Arena on the Campus of Missouri State University in Springfield. The state title was the third in six years for Webster Groves, who won back to back championships in 2017 and 2018 behind the dynamic duo of Courtney Ramey and Carte’are Gordon. Earl Austin Jr. / St. Louis American

  • Yinka Faleti, the 2020 democratic nominee for Secretary of State and former executive at Forward through Ferguson speaks on the importance of getting to the polls for the April 5th election Wed. Mar.30, 2022. The Yes on Prop Coalition held the event in the Rotunda of St. Louis City Hall.

  • Korra Watt 8 , and Keira Watt Freeman 11, leads the Better Family Life Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble into the auditorium for a tribute to well known poet, writer, and civic leader Alice Windom Sat. Mar. 26, 2022. The event took place at the Better Family Life Education and Cultural Center.

  • Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Carla “Coffee” Wright blasted Sen. Josh Hawley’s record and treatment of Supreme Court Justice nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during Senate hearings at a March rally at the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse downtown.

  • Nisean Rigmaiden 3, is getting into a morning swing session in Vanita Park by his aunt Kendra Rignaiden Sat. Apr. 2, 2022.

  • Rayne Overall and his wife Rahale Tulu, are two entrepreneurs who are renovating a building near the Wellston Loop in the 6200 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. to make into a Event space. Shot Mon. Mar. 28, 2022. 

  • Okunsola M. Amadou, a Fulani-American Midwife, is the Founder and CEO of Jamaa Birth Village. The agency made an announcement regarding its plans to expand and build Missouri’s first Black-owned birth center in Ferguson, MO. Monday April 11, 2022. In addition, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones presented a proclamation to Jamaa Birth Village in honor of Black Maternal Health Week which is April 11 -17th.

  • Hundreds attended the home going services for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson Sat. April 9, 2022 at Busch Center of the campus of St Louis University. Family, friends and former teammates said goodbye to the teen who was killed in March after falling from a thrill ride in Orlando, Florida.

  • The Food Agriculture and Nutrition Innovation Center at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis, IL hosted a ribbon cutting and kick-off ceremony, Monday April 11, 2022 to help celebrate the club’s expansion.

  • Dr. Deborah Rogers, principal of Patrick Henry Elementary School cuts the ribbon on a new SPIRE in-school resource market that offers fresh and non-perishable foods, clothing, hygiene supplies and toiletry items at no cost to students and their families. The resource market is a collaboration of multiple organizations. Spire donated a freezer, shelving and other materials. The Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation donated hygiene and toiletry products.

  • Scenes from the 22nd Annual Salute to Excellence in Health Care Awards Luncheon, held at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel on April 14th, 2022.

  • The 2022 Salute To Excellence in Health Care awardees were honored Thu. Apr. 14, 2022 at the Frontenac Hilton. They are (L to R) Ursula Wright, Wilma Saunders Schmitz, Marilyn Peaston, Dr. Dwight McLeod, Angela Klocke, Dr. Michelle Grimes and Ketra Collins.

  • Scenes from the 22nd Annual Salute to Excellence in Health Care Awards Luncheon, held at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel on April 14th, 2022.

  • The 2022 Salute To Excellence in Health Care Advocacy of the Year was PREPARE STL represented by former Director Rebeccah Bennett (second from left) and Riisa Rawlins, Chief Operations and Straegy Officer at the St. Louis Regional Health Commission with program emcee Carol Daniel (left) from KMOX radio and St. Louis American Foundation Chair Raven Whitener Thu. Apr. 14, 2022 at the Frontenac Hilton.

  • The 2022 Salute To Excellence in Health Care Lifetime Achiever was Washington University’s School of Medicine’s E. Desmond Lee Professor of Racial and Ethnic Studies Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at the Brown School Mrs. Vetta Sanders Thompson Ph.D. Center with program emcee Carol Daniel (left) from KMOX radio and St. Louis American Foundation Chair Raven Whitener Thu. Apr. 14, 2022 at the Frontenac Hilton.

  • A Easter Egg hunt for kids with incarcerated parents was held by 4 Walls and Beyond who assists Children with Incarcerated Parents. The event was held Sat. April 16, 2022 at Nance Elementary School. 

  • Local Urban League President Michael P. McMillan with board members announced a new National Urban League-designated entrepreneurship center in north city Tue. Apr. 19, 2022. The center will be in the former Commerce Bank site Natural Bridge Rd. and Newstead Ave.

  • In the Girls 300 Meter Hurdles MICDS’ hurdler Maya Anderson leads her heat in front of Parkway West Cecelia Watts, Hazelwood Central’s Lyriq Ray and Cardinal Ritter’s Alexis Taylor Sat. Apr. 23 2022 at the Phil Brusca & Connie Strobach Invitational at Ladue High School Sat. Apr. 23, 2022. 

  • Ymani Wince owner of The Noir Bookshop on Cherokee Street in the city’s Benton Park neighborhood Thursday April 22, 2022. 

  • Hazelwood West sprinter Romano Gines takes the Boys 200 meters with a winning time of 21.69 at the Phil Brusca & Connie Strobach Invitational at Ladue High School Sat. Apr. 23, 2022. Second was John Burroughs Alexander Wildt at 21.77, third was Lafayette’s Romano at 21.91 and Cardinal Ritter’s Jamarion Parker finishing 10th with a pulled hamstring at 22.97. 

  • Derek Perkins 13, a student at St. Ann Catholic School hang from a tree under professional guidance during Earth Day activities in St. Vincent Park Friday April 22, 2022. 

  • Attorney Michael Haggard displays a $22 seat belt as a sign of Tyre Sampson is displayed following a press conference announcing a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of Sampson in St. Louis on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Sampson, a 6-foot 2-inch, 300 pound, 14 year old, fell 430 feet to his death from the Free Fall attraction at Orlando’s Icon Park on March 24, 2022. Haggard the seat belt should have been used because of the boy’s size.

  • Cornerstone Center for Early Learning Director Ta’Lisha Franklin gives a good morning hug to Bentley Jameson Wed. May 4, 2022. Franklin has been at the center for 16 years starting as a client.

  • First District Congresswoman Cori Bush addressing the media Wed. May 4, 2022 about the leak by the supreme court on the draft of Roe v. Wade.

  • In Purpose Educational Services and the Missouri Equity Education Partnership held a March for Education and Equity Fair that had vendors, music, children’s activities, food trucks and speakers at Kiener Plaza Sat. Apr. 30, 2022.

  • Chloe Telle speaking on the importance of race in education during a education rally in Kiener Plaza Sat. Apr. 30, 2022. In Purpose Educational Services and the Missouri Equity Education Partnership held a March for Education and Equity Fair.

  • Sofia Johnson 12, a sixth grader in the Francis Howell School District spoke on the importance of teaching race in school and the positive impact it has on students Sat. Apr. 30, 2022 during the In Purpose Educational Services and the Missouri Equity Education Partnership Education and Equity Fair.

  • Scenes from the tribute event for recently deceased concert promoter and entrepreneur Orlando Watson at the Pageant Theatre in the University City Loop on Mon. Apr. 2, 2022. 

  • Violinist Bell Darris played “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth as Best Talent Center dancers performed during a May 2, 2022, tribute to the late entrepreneur Orlando Watson at The Pageant.

  • Dancer Essence Cunningham Peoples 15, performs during the theatrical Rivers of Women at the Grandel Theatre in honor of St. Louis poet Shirley Bradley Price LeFlore. 

  • Scenes from Harris-Stowe State University’s graduation on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

  • Biology majors Trinity Cole-Reid and Jaida Felton showing thanks and excitement to family and friends during Harris-Stowe State University’s graduation Sat. May 7, 2022.

  • Scenes from Harris-Stowe State University’s graduation on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

  • Flipstik inventor Akeem Shannon outside the Brentwood Target store on May 9, 2022, where his product is sold in St. Louis. In 2020 the 29-year-old entrepreneur also appeared on Shark Tank.

    Akeem Shannon’s Flipstik startup gained momentum after his “Shark Tank” appearance, and he also says support from Arch Grants, a nonprofit organization that provides equity-free grants and pro bono support services to early-stage startups, was invaluable.

  • First District Congresswoman Cori Bush and Affinia Health Executive Director Kendra Holmes hold the check that will allow the health agency to expand its services forth underserved in the city during a announcement Wed. May 4, 2022. 

  • Rhyan Henson, left and Tammie Holland (far Right) were the co-emcees for the virtual parade. Annie Malone Foundation Chief Development Officer Jarel Loveless, resident Maliya 4, Chief Operating Officer Keisha Lee speak to the visual audience for the 111th annual Annie Malone May Day Parade.

  • St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education Member Alisha Sonnier at the abortion rights rally on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Kiener Plaza said, “Why do we elect people who won’t even name abortion? How does it make sense that someone who can’t even name abortion will advocate for and protect it?” 

  • U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (MO – 1st District) speaks at the abortion rights rally Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis and explains, ‘The extreme right are concerned with power and controlling women, not sustaining life.’

  • Scenes from the 2022 Annie Malone May Day Parade which was held on Sunday, May 15th. The parade, which is the oldest and second biggest African American parade in the country, operates as the largest fundraiser for Annie Malone Children and Family Services.

  • Scenes from the 2022 Annie Malone May Day Parade which was held on Sunday, May 15th. The parade, which is the oldest and second biggest African American parade in the country, operates as the largest fundraiser for Annie Malone Children and Family Services.

  • Scenes from the 2022 Annie Malone May Day Parade which was held on Sunday, May 15th. The parade, which is the oldest and second biggest African American parade in the country, operates as the largest fundraiser for Annie Malone Children and Family Services.

  • Buddy Luv performs at the STL Fest Block Party last Sunday, May 22, at The Big Top in Grand Center. 

  • Rhonda “Hatchet Queen” Taylor showing her axe throwing form in their St. Charles, Mo. location Mon. May 17, 2022.

  • Zeus Rebel Waters performs “Luv” at the second annual STL Fest last Sunday, May, 22 at The Big Top in Grand Center.

  • Scenes from the STL Fest Block Party on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at The Big Top in Grand Center. 

  • Scenes from the 11th Annual Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception held at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis on May 26th, 2022.

  • Scenes from the 11th Annual Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception held at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis on May 26th, 2022.

  • Cardinal Ritter Girls Rayon Houston, Aniyah Brown, Neveah Bryant and Charlye Moody set a new state record in the Girls Class 5 4×400 meter relay with a winning time of 3:50.04 at Adkins Stadium on the campus of Jefferson City High on Sat., May 28, 2022. The girls would go on to win their second consecutive state championship.

  • Young Leader awardees Kristen E. Harris and Marquita Chapman pose for a selfie.

  • Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Melita Ware, Class of 2020 Young Leader alum Aunya McElroy, Robin Britt, Young Leader Terri Williams, Amanda Jackson, and Lynette Mack.

  • First grader Matthew Hottle-Sippy 7, with Pathfinder Troup 362 with the Maplewood-Richmond Heights Early Childhood Center carries an arm full of American flags to place on head stones in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Sun. May 29, 2022. A tradition entering it’s 65th year is one of the longest running Memorial Day events within the Boy Scouts of America.

  • First grader Matthew Hottle-Sippy 7, with Pathfinder Troup 362 with the Maplewood-Richmond Heights Early Childhood Center carries an arm full of American flags to place on head stones in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Sun. May 29, 2022. A tradition entering it’s 65th year is one of the longest running Memorial Day events within the Boy Scouts of America.

  • First grader Matthew Hottle-Sippy 7, with Pathfinder Troup 362 with the Maplewood-Richmond Heights Early Childhood Center carries an arm full of American flags to place on head stones in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Sun. May 29, 2022. A tradition entering it’s 65th year is one of the longest running Memorial Day events within the Boy Scouts of America.

  • Rufus Shannon, Vice Commander of the Tom Powell Post American Legion St. Louis Chapter, plays Taps at the end of the Memorial Day program at the Soldiers Memorial Monday May 30, 2022.

  • NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace talks to children while visiting a McDonalds in East St. Louis, Illinois on Friday, June 3, 2022. Wallace raced in a NASCAR Cup Race in Madison, Illinois on Sunday June 5, 2022 and finished 26.

  • Visual Movement from East St. Louis, Ill. lead a march to the riverfront from the Old Court House during the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Commemoration Saturday June 19, 2021.

  • Onyx Printing owner Alyce Herndon calls her shop a gathering place, and she enjoys being a mentor to aspiring business owners. Onyx is located in downtown Ferguson and offers business cards, banners, newsletters, brochures, and other services.

  • Eric Payne gives instructions to the kids during a chess class in the Legacy Institute program Sat. June 11, 2022 at the Confluence Preparatory Academy.

  • To honor the first federal holiday for Juneteenth the city held an event in Poelker Park. Laila Mitchell 4, gives some love to a alpacka during festivities Saturday morning June 18, 2022.

  • Brandy Clay at her Funnell Cake Factory in downtown St. Louis near Washington and 10th Streets Monday June 20, 2022. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American

  • The Honorable Judge David Mason, who spoke at the unveiling of the Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture by artist Preston Jackson (behind him on left) Monday, June 20, 2022, Ò on the renamed Freedom Plaza at the Civil Courts Building downtown.

  • The Freedom Suits Memorial sculpture pays tribute to the enslaved Missourians who sued for their freedom prior to the Civil War was dedicated Monday June 20, 2022. The ceremony took place at the Civil Courts building and newly renamed Freedom Plaza. The event drew more than 200 people, including descendants of those who sued. Photo by Wiley Price / St. Louis American

  • Laronda Griffin credits the St. Louis city and county public schools for fostering her love for educating. Griffin leads her family during music class (left to right): LaRonda Griffin, Urias Carryl, Zakira Carryl and Victoria Walker.

  • Kirk Franklin and The Maverick Crew

  • Co-owners Akia Kemp and Rory Owens outside their new restaurant Guys With The Fries in the Kingshighway West neighborhood located at 1330 Aubert Ave.

  • Antwon & Adrianne Blakemore with their kids Andrea 2, and Amir 4, chose to vaccinate their children.

  • Pride STL marching for human rights
  • Pride STL march for human rights

  • A group of photographers, including St. Louis American’s Taylor McIntosh, came together to provide free pride portraits of LGBTQIA+ locals on Fri., June 17, 2022.

  • Fair St. Louis ends it’s three day run with a fireworks display over the Arch in downtown St. Louis Monday night July 4, 2022.

  • The Rustic Roots Sanctuary staff of Matt Hiltz, Margaret Williams, Eric Scott, Janett Lewis, Olivia Davis, Karen Shone and Eric Stevens Wed. June 22, 2022 at the Spanish Lake site in north St. Louis County.

  • Riya Jones (4) beats the 100 degree heat by keeping cool in the jet sprays at the City Garden in St. Louis on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. An excessive heat warning has been issued for the St. Louis area as temperatures top out near 100, which feel like temperatures of 110, for the rest of the week.

  • U.S. Senate candidate Carla “Coffee” Wright speaking at a press conference at Legacy Books Sat. July 9, 2022.

  • Former Homer G. Phillips Hospital president Zenobia Thompson (right) speaking on the illegal use of the name Homer G. Phillips at the new three bed facility at the NGA site at Jefferson and Cass Avenues Monday July 11, 2022 at the Federal Courts Building down town. At left is the associations Atty. Richard Voytas Jr., and the associations current president Yvonne Jones.

  • St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones speaks at WerQfest, arts and culture festival that highlights the Black queer, trans and non-binary community. Held at The Lot at The Big Top, 3401 Washington Ave. on July 9th, 2022.

  • Former Homer G. Phillips nurse Zenobia Thompson speaks to a group gathered at the Southside Senior Center Thu. Sept. 30, 2021 about trying to stop an urgent care from being named after Atty. Homer G. Phillips whose name was on the former hospital in the Ville neighborhood.

  • Former well known retired KMOV Channel 4 news anchor Julius Hunter entertaining patrons at his book signing on Thu., July 7, 2022 at Left Bank Books in the city’s Central West End.

  • Brian Barlay is an African immigrant who just started his own business helping immigrants adapt to the culture of St. Louis. He sits in front of one of his paintings at the House of Jollof 503 in Florissant on Wed., July 13, 2022.

  • Amber B., Season 4 winner of BET’s “Sunday Best” performs her revamped renditions of R&B classics at her “Remixed by Amber B” show at The Dark Room on Thursday, July 14.

  • U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota spoke about Congresswoman Cori Bush (center) with respect and admiration on Friday night, July 22, 2022 at the concert venue Golden Record in the city’s Gravois Park neighborhood. The two were in town to campaign for Bush for the Aug. 2 Democratic primary. 

  • Jessie O’Bryant a resident at the Village North Retirement Community in north St. Louis County celebrated her 108th birthday Saturday July 23, 2022 with zoom birthday celebration with family and friends.

  • St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed legislation Thursday July 21, 2022 directing $1 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help cover the cost of accessing an abortion.

  • Police walk to dry land after checking flooded automobiles for drivers, following historic rains causing flooding on streets and houses in St. Louis on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. One fatality was reported after a driver was found in his car in 9 feet of water. Some areas in the St. Louis area received over 11 inches of water from heavy rains late Monday night and Tuesday morning.

  • Cori Bush takes a selfie with guests Friday night July 22, 2022 at a concert venue called the Golden Record in the cit’s Gravois Park neighborhood.

  • Husband and wife owners of LUXE Department Store, Andre and Tiana Tunstall, join for a celebratory dance after being crowned king and queen at The Night at the Carnival Adult Prom hosted Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Live! by Loews.

  • St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones is about to embrace 1st District Congresswoman Cori Bush after winning her re-election Tuesday night Aug. 2, 2022 at the House of Soul in downtown St. Louis.

  • Earl Bush proudly embracing his daughter 1st District Congresswoman Cori Bush after winning her re-election to the seat Tuesday night August 2, 2022 at the House of Soul in Downtown St. Louis.

  • Trudy Busch Valentine speaks to supporters at her victory party after winning the Missouri Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in St. Louis on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Valentine is the daughter of August A. Busch Jr., who grew the Anheuser-Busch companies into the largest brewery in the world. Valentine will now face Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt in the General Election in November.

  • Cal Brown, step mother to Michael Brown wipes tears from the face of Michael Brown’s step sister Trinetta Walker during a memorial Tuesday Aug. 9, 2022 on the spot where Michael Brown laid for 4 hours after being shot by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the Canfield Apartments Aug. 9, 2014.

  • Family members wipe away tears as they celebrate the life of Michael Brown Jr. at the spot where he was shot dead eight years ago, in Ferguson, Missouri on Tuesday August 9, 2022. On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown Jr. was fatally shot by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson after a altercation ensued. Johnson was with Brown at the time of the shooting. This event ignited unrest in Ferguson.

  • Brian McKnight headlines “The R&B Kickback” with special guests SWV, and Lyfe Jennings on Saturday, August 13 at Stifel Theatre.

  • McCluer High School teacher Kem Smith in her class room.

  • Dog-On-It Hot Dogs and more owner James Myers with his Executive Chef Desmond Foster outside his Grove neighborhood stand on Tower Grove Ave. at Manchester Ave. Monday Aug. 15, 2022. 

  • City Boutique owner Sheryl Myers in front of her business at the intersections of Manchester Ave. at Tower Grove in the Grove business district Mon. Aug. 15, 2022.

  • The St. Louis Shakespeare Fesival performing A Midsummer Night’s Dream Written by William Shakespeare and Directed by Tre’von Griffith in the Etzel Heights Subdivision of Wellston, Mo. Friday Aug. 5, 2022.

  • Grabriel Dyson 4, posing for mom after getting her face painted during the For The Culture STL Festival Sat. Aug. 13, 2022 in Loretta Hall Park.

  • The Prince Hall Shriners Annual Parade that concludes the convention’s public festivities was held Wed. Aug. 17, 2022 in downtown St. Louis with clowns, mini-cars, marching units, and other surprises. As a part the event, bookbags and school supplies will be donated to Lift for Life Academy and Jury Elementary School.

  • Machine Gun Kelly brought his “Mainstream Sellout” tour to Enterprise Center on August 10th, 2022, with special guests Travis Barker and Willow.

  • Lyfe Jennings performs at “The R&B Kickback” featuring Brian McKnight and SWV on Saturday, August 13 at Stifel Theatre.

  • SWV performs at “The R&B Kickback” featuring Brian McKnight and Lyfe Jennings on Saturday, August 13 at Stifel Theatre.

  • Amber Bryant takes a 1st day of school picture of her kids Charleigh McFarland 5, Janyla Utsey 14, and Jeremyah Utsey 15 outside McKinley High School in the city’s McKinley Heights neighborhood Monday August 22, 2022.

  • Kiana Henderson takes a picture of her children Malaysia Roberts 3, pre-k and her brother Marsean Roberts 4, starting kindergarten at Stix Early Childhood Center Monday Aug. 22, 2022. 

  • Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, St. Louis Health Department director, hopes the federal government’s decision to declare monkeypox a public health emergency will lead to more vaccine access. The spread of the virus, so far, has been slow in the St. Louis area.

  • Harmony Reign 2, is getting a birds eye view of the Faces of Nations Festival in Tower Grove Park from the shoulders of Scott Emerson Sat. Aug. 26, 2022.

  • St. Mary’s running back Jamal Roberts (20) picks up yards during third quarter action Friday night Aug. 26, 2022. The Jr. Bill’s would loose the game to the Dragons of St. Mary’s 42-10.

  • Members of the African dance troup Groupo Atlantica participate with dancers on stage during last weekend’s Faces of Nations Sat. Aug. 26, 2022. 

  • Jennifer Black in her west St. Louis County salon for women recovering from major surgery Mon. Aug. 8, 2022.

  • Lydia Lockhart 9, and sister Gracie Lockhart 5, color the mural at COLOR STL at the Missouri Histoty Museum Tues. Aug. 23, 2022.

  • Ellis Lockhart 10, his sisters Lydia Lockhart 9 and Sarai 19 months work on the old St. Louis Arena at Color STL Tues. Aug. 23, 2022.

  • Jr. Bill’s wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) is about to drop a pass due to tight defensive ceverage from St. Mary’s Kaliel Boyd (32) and David Leonard (5) during Friday night Aug. 26, 2022 game action at SLU. The crusaders of St. Mary’s would defeat the Jr. Bill’s 42-10 at SLU.

  • Scenes from the Festival of Nations event that was held on Saturday, August 27th, 2022

  • Scenes from the Festival of Nations event that was held on Saturday, August 27th, 2022

  • Busta Rhymes and Spliff Starr perform at the N.Y. State of Mind Tour opener on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, Missouri with co-headliners Wu-Tang Clan and Nas. 

  • Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan perform at the N.Y. State of Mind Tour opener on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, Missouri with co-headliners Nas and Busta Rhymes. 

  • Nas performs at the N.Y. State of Mind Tour opener on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, Missouri with co-headliners Wu-Tang Clan and Busta Rhymes.

  • Jessica Gant owner of Jessie B’s Academy in Normandy, Mo. Tue. Aug. 9, 2022. 

  • Eastside’s Christopher Bennett Jr. (3) moves away from CBC’s Anthony Moore (17) and Lucas McAllister (11) during first quarter action Saturday Sept. 3, 2022 of the Gateway Scholars Classic at Clyde C. Jordan Stadium on the campus of East St. Louis High School.

  • Eastside’s East St. Louis Flyer wide receiver Jesse Watson (10) is lifted up in victory by Miles McVay (58) after scoring in the third quarter handing the Cadets a 64-19 loss Saturday night at the Gateway Scholars Classic at Clyde C. Jordan Stadium on the campus of East St. Louis High School.

  • Tenesia Keys of Keys Realty Group wants to refurbish north St. Louis like this home in the city’s Lewis Place neighborhood Shot Tues. Aug. 30, 2022.

  • Eastside wide receiver Christopher Bennett Jr. had six passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Bennett almost recorded a three touchdowns on the night but let this pass slip through his hands late in the second quarter Saturday night Sept. 3, 2022 in the Gateway Scholars Classic at Clyde C. Jordan Stadium on the campus of East St. Louis High School.

  • A homeless man had a song to sing at 10th & Olive Streets Tuesday morning Sept 6, 2022.

  • St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones spoke about the importance of the Direct Cash Assistance program (DCA) during a press conference that was held Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, at City Hall.

  • Second graders Harley Woodland and Daia Warren during lunch with principal Bilal Ewing at Marion Elementary School in the Ritenour School District Tue. Sept. 13, 2022.

  • Artist Akia Kemp with some of his work at the The Magic House MADE for Kids Markerspace Tuesday Aug. 2, 2022 in the 5100 block Delmar Blvd. in the city’s Visitation Park neighborhood.

  • The Urban League presented a Lifetime Achievement Awards to actress Tichina Arnold during the Salute to Women at the Marriott Grand Hotel downtown Fri. night Sept. 9, 2022.

  • Angela Winbush performing during the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis held it’s Salute to Women Fri. Sept. 8, 2022 at the Marriot Hotel downtown.

  • Gary Clark Jr. playing at the Washington Ave. Stage very late Sunday night Sept. 11, 2022 during the 2022 Music at the Intersection in the city’s Grand Arts Center neighborhood,

  • Best friends Koa and Kynslee hanging out at Frizz Fest on Saturday September 17th, 2022.

  • Ky’ Anna Fields founder and owner of Serenity Bliss Naturals catching all the activity on camera during Sat. Sept. 17, 2022 at the Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park.

  • Donovan Calloway takes a break from performing at Frizz Fest on Saturday September 17th, 2022

  • Dr. Jordyn Norde, Brittany Temple, and Kia Holt arrive at Frizz Fest on Saturday September 17th, 2022

  • Roddy Ricch performing in STL for the 24 Carat Toothache Tour on Sept. 17th, 2022

  • Craig Hunter in front of his well known Big Mamma’s BBQ in East St. Louis, Ill. Monday Sept. 19, 2022. 

  • Stan Chisholm aka 18 & Counting in front of his work at the Graffiti Wall just south of the Arch grounds Tues. Sept. 13, 2022.

  • St. Louis FC Chairman Carolyn Kindle Betz receives the Developer of the Year for St. Louis FC District building its new soccer stadium in the shadow of Union Station Wed. Sept. 28, 2022 at the downtown Marriott Grand Hotel.

  • Maria Ellis “Girl Conductor” is a Music Educator, Choral Conductor, and Arts and Administrative Fellow for The St. Louis Symphony and currently serves as the Community Engagement Manager for The St. Louis Children’s Choirs. She is also the Founding Conductor of The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries’ newly formed City of Music All-Star Chorus. Photo shot Monday Sept. 26, 2022 in the Sheldon Concert Hall in the city’s Grand Arts Center.

  • Videographer Drew Brown a.k.a. The Film Lord in his downtown St. Louis studio. Sept. 26, 2022.

  • READING IS A Family Affair-Barack Obama Elementary School 4th grader Jonathan Petty enjoying some reading time with his sister 6th grader Faith Petty and his brother 7th grader Kenneth Petty. The schools new Reading Room donated by the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature group founded by Julius Anthony.

  • Michelle Higgins, director of Christian advocacy organization Faith for Justice, will take part in the Reparations Black Party and Teach in on Saturday Oct. 14, 2022, at Central Baptist Church.

  • Fresco Kane at the city limits of Centerville, Ill where he is from. The East St. Louis one-man band is mixing early 2000s swag with his latest hits, “Coke Bottle” featuring Nelly and “On My Bull….” in which he samples “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” by Young Gunz. His resume doesn’t stop there, he produced and is featured on Chingy’s latest project Chinglish which is set to drop at the top of 2023.

  • The Left Bank Books Foundation hosted Cori Bush’s book signing and forum at Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus on Thursday, Oct. 6th, 2022. The congresswoman was joined by Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed. (Divine Tea) and Yolonda Lankford (Lady YO), executive producers and hosts of the daytime talk show, Own Your Now Show.

  • The 35th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala
  • The 35th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala
  • The 35th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala
  • The 35th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala
  • The 35th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala

  • “The accomplishments are the result planning, following the plan, and staying on course, ” according to Bilal Ewing, Marion principal of the award-winning Marion Elementary School in the Ritenour School District during the Salute to Excellence in Eduation Saturday night at the Americas Center.

  • Mary J. Blige performs at Enterprise Center on October 12th, 2022.

  • Soi Day Spa owner Daysha Lyn in her DeBaliviere Place neighborhood location Fri. Sept. 23, 2022.

  • Straight Facts creator Kelly McGowan sitting in front of St. Louis City Hall where the idea for the series started Fri. Oct. 14, 2022. The animated series helps viewers understand local government.

  • Scenes from the 26th Annual Homer G. Phillips Public Health Lecture Series, which featured a special dedication of Nash Way, to celebrate the accomplishments and cultural impact of Dr. Homer Nash Jr., Dr. Helen Nash, and the rest of the Nash family.

  • Scenes from the 26th Annual Homer G. Phillips Public Health Lecture Series, which featured a special dedication of Nash Way, to celebrate the accomplishments and cultural impact of Dr. Homer Nash Jr., Dr. Helen Nash, and the rest of the Nash family.

  • Central Visual and Performing Arts High School students wait in a staging area at the Schnuck’s market near by for parents to pick up their children Mon. Oct. 24, 2022. Three people died including the shooter. 

  • St. Louis Public Schools public relations officer George Sells speaking to school Superintendent Kelvin Adams during a press conference on school grounds about a student shooting that left 3 dead and 6 wounded Mon. Oct. 24, 2022 at Visual and Performing Arts High School on the city’s south-side.

  • North St. Louis’ Walnut Park entrepreneur Shawn Walker with one of his Candy Shop Custum Bikes at the south graffiti wall on the riverfront Sat. Oct. 22, 2022. When it came time to register his business, he said he was so nervous. When asked how he wanted the business name to be spelled, Walker misspelled “custom.” He didn’t realize it until he got his certificate. He says he‘s now OK with it because it helps his business stand out.

  • First District Congresswoman Cori Bush speaking to the media on the unfortunate shooting of three people at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School Mon. Oct. 24, 2022. At left is interim Police Chief Lt. Col. Michel Sack.

  • Interim Police Chief for the City of St. Louis Lt. Col. Michel Sack addressing the media after three people, including the suspect, died in a shooting that happened at the Visual and Performing Arts High School high school on the city’s south-side in the city’s North Hampton neighborhood Monday morning Oct. 24, 2022.

  • Ariel Terry 29, places flowers at the memorial in front of Central Visual and Performing Arts High School Wed. Oct. 26, 2022 after the shooting deaths of sophomore Alexzandria Bell, 15, and Jean Kuczka 61, who taught health and physical education shot by former student Orlando Harris 19.

  • St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones comforts U.S. Rep. Cori Bush before a press conference about a active shooter situation in the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis on Monday, October 24, 2022. Three people are dead, including the gunman, who appeared to be in his 20’s. Eight others were transported to area hospitals. Police have not disclosed the shooter’s connection to the school. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

  • ATF agents respond to an active shooter situation in the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis on Monday, October 24, 2022. Three people are dead, including the gunman, who appeared to be in his 20’s. Eight others were transported to area hospitals. Police have not disclosed the shooter’s connection to the school. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

  • Alonzo Townsend, founder of The TownsendX3 Agency, and son of the great blues singer and musician Henry Townsend, holding his dad’s guitar, Thu. Sept. 15, 2022 in his West County home.

  • Model Tyler Flowers walking the runway for Pierre McCleary of 1026 Styles on Sunday, Nov. 6 2022 in honor of St. Louis Black Fashion Week.

  • Keisha Acres, mother of Alexzandria Bell, the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School killed by a shooter, speaks during a unity rally against violence in St. Louis on Sunday, November 6, 2022. On October 24, 2022, 19-year-old Orlando Harris, opened fire in the school, killing student Alexandria Bell, 15, and teacher Jean Kuczka, 61, and wounding several others. Harris later died at a hospital after a gun battle with officers at the school.

  • St. Louis Public School Board member Alisha Sonnier, left, takes a victory shot with Megan Green, center, just after she won the contest for President of the Board of Alderman and 1st Dist. Congresswoman Cori Bush, right, at the Handlebar Cocktail Bar in the Grove neighborhood late Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 2022.

  • 1st Dist. Congresswoman Cori Bush showing excitment with returns late Tues. night Nov. 8, 2022 with campaign manager Adrastos Da Silea at their north county headquarters.

  • St. Louis American photojournalist Wiley Price was one of 10 honorees at The St. Louis Press Club’s 28th Annual Media Persons of the Year Awards Dinner last Thursday (Nov. 3), at the Edward Jones St. Louis Headquarters.

  • St. Louis American photojournalist Wiley Price was one of 10 honorees at The St. Louis Press Club’s 28th Annual Media Persons of the Year Awards Dinner last Thursday (Nov. 3), at the Edward Jones St. Louis Headquarters.

  • St. Louis American photojournalist Wiley Price was one of 10 honorees at The St. Louis Press Club’s 28th Annual Media Persons of the Year Awards Dinner last Thursday (Nov. 3), at the Edward Jones St. Louis Headquarters.

  • St. Louis American photojournalist Wiley Price was one of 10 honorees at The St. Louis Press Club’s 28th Annual Media Persons of the Year Awards Dinner last Thursday (Nov. 3), at the Edward Jones St. Louis Headquarters.

  • Megan Green, celebrates after being elected as President of the Board of Alderman at the Handlebar Cocktail Bar in the Grove neighborhood late Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 2022.

  • Megan Green, celebrates after being elected as President of the Board of Alderman at the Handlebar Cocktail Bar in the Grove neighborhood late Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 2022.

  • (West Novem) Marking St. Louis Black Fashion Week’s 8th Show for the grand finale, Timothy Moore organized a provocative and exciting show highlighting the work of seven of the city’s fashion designers at The Third Degree Glass Factory on Nov. 6th, 2022

  • Students march at the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, during a unity rally against violence in St. Louis on Sunday, November 6, 2022. On October 24, 2022, 19-year-old Orlando Harris, opened fire in the school, killing student Alexandria Bell, 15, and teacher Jean Kuczka, 61, and wounding several others. Harris later died at a hospital after a gun battle with officers at the school.

  • Notre Dame third-year head coach St. Louisian Niele Ivey coaching up her team Sat. Nov. 12, 2022 at the  inaugural Citi Shamrock Classic featuring the Cal Golden Bears and the University of Notre Dame women’s basketball. Ivey led Cor Jesu Academy to its first Missouri state title in 1995. The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame would defeat the lady Golden Bears 90-79 at the Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis. 

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    During first period action of the inaugural Citi Shamrock Classic featuring the Cal Golden Bears and the University of Notre Dame women’s basketball under third-year head coach St. Louisian Niele Ivey talking up her team during first period action Sat. Nov. 12, 2022.  Ivey led Cor Jesu Academy to its first Missouri state title in 1995. The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame would defeat the lady Golden Bears 90-79 at the Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis.

  • The community turned out to say good bye to Martin Mathews the co-founder of Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club in the city’s Penrose neighborhood Tues. Nov. 16, 2022.

  • Award winning animators David Gorden, David Stewart II and Ike Reed in their West County studios Mon. Nov. 21, 2022.

  • Aldi’s held a bowling for turkey day Sat. Nov. 19, 2022 at it ’s Union and Page Blvd store. Timothy Tomkins 73, takes a toss at a strike for the turkey day feast.

  • Supporters of Kevin Johnson being spared from execution held a story telling vigil in his honor Mon. night Nov. 21, 2022 in front of the St. Louis County Justice Center.

  • Thomas Jackson 72, will have a nice thanksgiving after receiving a turkey with all the fixings at the St. Louis Urban League annual Thanksgiving Turkey distribution at it’s north St. Louis headquarters Tues. Nov. 22, 2022.

  • Kirkwood resident Mary Pagano lights candles before the start of a prayer service in Meachum Park Tues. night Nov. 29, 2022 to pray for the life of former Kirkwood resident Kevin Johnson 37. Johnson shot and killed Kirkwood Police officer Sgt. Bill McEntee in 2005. The execution was carried out at 7:40 p.m. at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Missouri. 

  • Megan Green walking down the steps of the City Hall rotunda before being sworn in as the new President of the Board of Aldermen this morning Monday Nov. 28, 2022 making history the first woman to hold the position.

  • Megan Green was sworn in as President of the Board of Aldermen Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, making history as the first woman to hold the position. Comptroller Darlene Green, Megan Green and Mayor Tishaura Jones, now comprise the Board of Estimate and Apportionment.

  • Megan Green has been sworn in as the President of the Board of Aldermen today Monday Nov. 28, 2022. making history as the first woman to hold the position. On another first, the three-member Board of Estimate and Apportionment is made up entirely of women. Mayor Tishaura Jones, Comptroller Darlene Green, and now, Aldermanic Board President Megan Green. GreenÕs term is only for five months, she will then have to run again for the seat.

  • Megan Green has been sworn in as the President of the Board of Aldermen today Monday Nov. 28, 2022. making history as the first woman to hold the position. On another first, the three-member Board of Estimate and Apportionment is made up entirely of women. Comptroller Darlene Green, Aldermanic Board President Megan Green. and Mayor Tishaura Jones, GreenÕs term is only for five months, when sheÕll have to run again for the seat.

  • Life long Kirkwood resident Alvin Miller launches a candle lit balloon in honor of former resident Kevin Johnson 37. Johnson shot and killed Kirkwood Police officer Sgt. Bill McEntee in 2005. Supporters held hope in life without parole but the supreme court rejected the the offer.

  • CBC senior running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scored five times, including this 25-yard run in overtime to lead the Cadets to a 35-28 victory over Lee’s Summit North to win the Missouri Class 6 State Football Championship.

  • Cardinal Ritter’s Jayden Chambers (65) Antwon McKay Jr. (10) Keihlen Miller and Charles Brooks walk off Faurot Field
    Cardinal Ritter’s Jayden Chambers (65) Antwon McKay Jr. (10) Keihlen Miller and Charles Brooks walk off Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium  as the Class 3 football champions for the schools first Sat. Dec. 3, 2022. 

  • National Football Hall of Fame member Kurt Warner talks to Major Jones (9) after giving his mother Tekeira, a fully furnished new home, in University City, Missouri on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Warner through his First Things First Foundation and Habitat for Humanity, rewarded the fully furnished home to the mother of two who has worked hard to better her life through first-time home ownership.

  • Cardinal Ritter wins the 2022 Missouri Class 3 State Football Championship at Faurot Stadium in Columbia, Mo. Sat. Dec. 3, 2022.

  • Robert Tracy, the former Wilmington, Delaware Chief of Police, will be the next top cop in St. Louis.

  • Smino performs at his 5th annual Kribmas benefit concert on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Stifel Theatre.

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