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Luther Burden III posts 130 yards, TD in Chicago Bears’ win over Patriots
St. Louisan Luther Burden III turned in a standout performance in the Chicago Bears’ 30‑24 victory over the New England…
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Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education
Tamiko Armstead, president and CEO of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, receives the 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education Award from The St. Louis American Foundation. This honoree profile was presented at the 39th Annual Salute…
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…
Dr. Samantha March | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardee
Dr. Samantha March, associate partner of early learning at The Opportunity Trust,…
Local News
Jail escape exposes security failures
A 71-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly helping a detainee escape from the St. Louis City Justice Center on Sunday, as jail officials acknowledged security failures and began reviewing procedures to prevent another escape. William…
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
Nelly and Ashanti’s reality show returns next month
Nelly and Ashanti are back for season two of Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together. The couple is still juggling life as in‑demand performers while raising their young son, whose identity they continue to keep private.…
High style at the 39th Education Salute
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
Angel Reese makes history as Atlanta Dream takes 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
The Dream scored a convincing 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night in Game 3 in…
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
Little Bit Foundation marks 25 years
What began as an effort by two St. Louis-area mothers to provide winter coats for children in need has grown into an organization serving 18,000 students in 64 schools across St. Louis and the Metro East.…
Obituaries
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…
