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The Legacy Institute will host the first Black Knight Chess Tournament throughout February at the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club, 2901 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis.

St. Louis’ own Don ‘DJ Wrekk 1’ Williams is coming back to the Lou as the new program director for Foxy 106.9, St. Louis’ newest R&B radio station. Williams’ radio career spans close to 30 years, he will now lead…

Two of the world’s most iconic singers who shared St. Louis roots, Grace Bumbry and Tina Turner, passed away in 2023.

Six months ago, the name “Gabe Gore” was largely unknown.

In what the White House called a significant step towards enhancing police accountability and rebuilding trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced the establishment of the National Law Enforcement…

A new nursing assistant program at VA St. Louis Health Care System is accepting applications from both current federal employees and the public.

Students at two St. Louis Catholic high schools were met with an unexpected gift as they wrapped up the school day Wednesday. A husband and wife donated $250 to every single student at Cardinal Ritter and at St. Mary's South…

St. Louis American photographer Taylor Marrie took a photo of this beloved child and many more celebrating the holidays at the annual Michael Brown Sr. Chosen for Change organization annual holiday giveaway. The Kribmas Foundation donated proceeds from Smino's annual…

Members of the East St. Louis Fire Department (ESLFD) were excited to respond to a call on Tuesday, Dec.19. The Local 23 members delivered wrapped presents to students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Project Success…

The close of her first semester came with a tiding of joy for Dr. Keisha Scarlett, Saint Louis Public Schools superintendent.

On Thursday, December 14th, St. Louis native Leland “Metro Boomin” Wayne received the city’s highest honor, being presented with the key to the city. In our newspaper for the week of December 14th-20th, it was brought to our attention immediately…

The Riverview Gardens School District’s Special Administrative Board voted Tuesday, Dec. 12 to remove “interim” from the title of Tanya Patton, Ed.D. In October, the SAB named Patton as the interim superintendent, following the retirement announcement of Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, Ed.D.…

Deaconess Foundation (Deaconess) is currently accepting funding proposals for up to $100,000 to support timely grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, and community organizing efforts for policy change and systemic transformation in 2024, a crucial election year. The Foundation is seeking funding…

A north St. Louis County city is on track to receive more affordable housing by 2025.

In a divine gesture of community support, the United Way of Greater St. Louis Charmaine Chapman Society’s (CCS) Divine 9 members raised over $385,000 through its Divine 9 Challenge.

Three stalwart organizations have joined the St. Louis American Charitable Foundation in presenting next year’s annual Salute to Excellence in Business Networking & Awards Luncheon.