# first st (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first st. Page: Feed: --- ## [Dellwood Mayor Reggie Jones dies at 54, remembered as a steadfast servant](https://www.stlamerican.com/news/dellwood-mayor-reggie-jones-dies-at-54-remembered-as-a-steadfast-servant/) _2026-08-21 · Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ Reggie Jones spent much of his life serving young people, his church and the community he called home. That commitment carried him from the football fields of St. Louis to the halls of government and, ultimately, to the mayor’s office in Dellwood. He spent more than 13 years working to strengthen the city he loved. \[…\] The post Dellwood Mayor Reggie Jones dies at 54, remembered as a steadfast… ## [Armstead, Knight, McClure lead Salute honorees](https://www.stlamerican.com/salute-to-excellence/armstead-knight-mcclure-lead-salute-honorees/) _2026-08-21 · Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ Tamika Armstead, Dr. Paula Knight and Richard “Rich” McClure will receive the top honors at The St. Louis American Foundation’s 39th annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Friday, Oct. 17. The event, which recognizes educators and community leaders and raises money for scholarships, will be held at the St. Louis \[…\] The post Armstead, Knight, McClure lead Salute… ## [Finding ways to brighter futures](https://www.stlamerican.com/news/finding-ways-to-brighter-futures/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Jealouis · St. Louis American_ In 1836, four white apprentices beat Frederick Douglass nearly blind in a Baltimore shipyard. He named them years later. Ned North. Ned Hays. Bill Stewart. Tom Humphreys. One came at him with a brick. One swung a handspike into his head. Fifty white carpenters watched. None said stop. They said the Black caulkers were “eating \[…\] The post Finding ways to brighter futures appeared first on St.… ## [Colorado city manager chopped for racist incident involving Snoop Dogg doll](https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/hot-sheet-arts-and-entertainment/colorado-city-manager-chopped-for-racist-incident-involving-snoop-dogg-doll/) _2026-08-21 · St. Louis American staff · St. Louis American_ A city manager in Golden, Colorado is out of a job after the city council voted unanimously to fire him over his handling of a racist incident involving a Snoop Dogg doll at the fire department. A “Snoop on a Stoop” doll, a parody of the “Elf on the Shelf” toy designed to look like Snoop \[…\] The post Colorado city manager chopped for racist incident involving Snoop Dogg doll appeared first on St.… ## [Panera refreshes its MyPanera rewards program with new points system and campaign featuring Keke Palmer](https://www.stlamerican.com/entertainment/panera-refreshes-its-mypanera-rewards-program-with-new-points-system-and-campaign-featuring-keke-palmer/) _2026-08-21 · St. Louis American staff · St. Louis American_ Panera Bread has rolled out a major update to its MyPanera rewards program — a shift to a points-based system designed to give members more choice, more flexibility and more value. The refresh launched nationwide on August 19 and marks one of the biggest changes to the program since it debuted more than a decade \[…\] The post Panera refreshes its MyPanera rewards program with new points system and… ## [Union Avenue Opera delivers bold ‘Samson et Dalila’ with exceptional vocals and contemporary choreography](https://www.stlamerican.com/entertainment/union-avenue-opera-delivers-bold-samson-et-dalila-with-exceptional-vocals-and-contemporary-choreography/) _2026-08-21 · Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ In the 15 or so minutes between the introduction of the two title characters in Union Avenue Opera’s Samson et Dalila, audience anticipation is both heightened and steadied by the pristine harmonies of the ensemble. The biblical story is familiar. But as the Israelites celebrate their uprising against the Philistines in the lengthy opening scene, \[…\] The post Union Avenue Opera delivers bold… ## [Trio of collegians served as Gyo Obata Fellowship interns](https://www.stlamerican.com/business/people-on-the-move/trio-of-collegians-served-as-gyo-obata-fellowship-interns/) _2026-08-21 · Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ Veronica “Mayowa” Adewole, senior communication major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Norah Barry, a Webster University senior theater major, and Bleu Haywood, Saint Louis University senior communications major, were members of 2026 Gyo Obata Fellowship cohort. The paid summer program in 2026 connected 11 students with area cultural institutions Adewole served with the Gateway Foundation,… ## [Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods marry in Malibu](https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/hot-sheet-arts-and-entertainment/karl-anthony-towns-and-jordyn-woods-marry-in-malibu/) _2026-08-21 · St. Louis American staff · St. Louis American_ New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns wed reality television personality and influencer Jordyn Woods this weekend in front of a star-studded guest list in Malibu. The wedding took place just two months after his team clinched the NBA Championship. The couple announced their engagement on Christmas day last year. They exchanged vows on Saturday, August 15 in front \[…\] The post Karl-Anthony Towns… ## [STL Sites and Sounds](https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/living-it-arts-and-entertainment/stl-sites-and-sounds-69/) _2026-08-20 · St. Louis American staff · St. Louis American_ Sun., Aug. 23, 7 p.m., Trey Daniels, City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO. For more information, visit www.citywinery.com. Sun., Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Alabama Shakes and Tedeschi Trucks Band, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Tues., Aug. 25-Wed. Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., Kenny Lattimore, City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, \[…\] The post STL Sites… ## [STL Sites and Sounds](https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/living-it-arts-and-entertainment/stl-sites-and-sounds-69/) _2026-08-20 · St. Louis American staff · St. Louis American_ Sun., Aug. 23, 7 p.m., Trey Daniels, City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO. For more information, visit www.citywinery.com. Sun., Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Alabama Shakes and Tedeschi Trucks Band, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Tues., Aug. 25-Wed. Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., Kenny Lattimore, City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, \[…\] The post STL Sites… ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TMLlOnzE6MmH) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Joshua Báez makes debut a Father’s Day](https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports-columnists/sports-eye/joshua-baez-makes-debut-a-fathers-day/) _2026-08-20 · Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs rivalry is historic but never as bitter as L.A. Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants. That’s why the entire crowd, not just St. Louis Cardinals fans, stood in appreciation of Joshua Báez after he lined out to left field and returned to his dugout on Saturday afternoon. Báez’ previous \[…\] The post Joshua Báez makes debut a Father’s Day appeared first on St.… ## [Momentum students head back after academic gains](https://www.stlamerican.com/online-features/momentum-students-head-back-after-academic-gains/) _2026-08-20 · Lauren Marisol Preston for The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ While some children spend summer wishing it would last forever, Adoriona Jackson has been asking her mother a different question: When can I go back to school? “Since school has been out, she’s been asking, ‘When do I go back to school?’” said her mother, Ashley Jackson. “She asks every day. She is so ready. \[…\] The post Momentum students head back after academic gains appeared first on St. Louis… ## [From one Mister to another](https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/living-it-arts-and-entertainment/from-one-mister-to-another/) _2026-08-20 · Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ When The St. Louis Black Repertory Company opens its golden anniversary season with The Color Purple in three weeks, Kelvin Roston Jr. will become the first actor to portray Mister on a Black Rep stage. Kingsley Leggs originated the role when the musical premiered on Broadway in 2005. Both men are St. Louis natives — \[…\] The post From one Mister to another appeared first on St. Louis American . ## [From one Mister to another](https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/living-it-arts-and-entertainment/from-one-mister-to-another/) _2026-08-20 · Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ When The St. Louis Black Repertory Company opens its golden anniversary season with The Color Purple in three weeks, Kelvin Roston Jr. will become the first actor to portray Mister on a Black Rep stage. Kingsley Leggs originated the role when the musical premiered on Broadway in 2005. Both men are St. Louis natives — \[…\] The post From one Mister to another appeared first on St. Louis American . ## [The blues I could use.](https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/partyline-arts-and-entertainment/the-blues-i-could-use/) _2026-08-20 · Delores Shante | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ On Saturday I made my way down to the gem of our skyline to show love to the 11th Annual Blues at the Arch Festival – and just like the other 10 times, I had a ball as I got all my Fitbit steps in at once. I had a ball all weekend long thanks \[…\] The post The blues I could use. appeared first on St. Louis American . ## [The Reid Roundup](https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports-columnists/the-reid-roundup-3/) _2026-08-20 · Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ Jeremiyah Love displayed why the Arizona Cardinals used the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select him. He had 11 carries for 58 yards and three catches for 14 yards during his first preseason action last Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders but reportedly suffered a high ankle sprain. Love, who starred \[…\] The post The Reid Roundup appeared first on St. Louis American . ## [The Reid Roundup](https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports-columnists/the-reid-roundup-3/) _2026-08-20 · Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ Jeremiyah Love displayed why the Arizona Cardinals used the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select him. He had 11 carries for 58 yards and three catches for 14 yards during his first preseason action last Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders but reportedly suffered a high ankle sprain. Love, who starred \[…\] The post The Reid Roundup appeared first on St. Louis American . ## [Breast cancer disparities persist for Black women in St. Louis](https://www.stlamerican.com/online-features/health-and-wellness/breast-cancer-disparities-persist-for-black-women-in-st-louis/) _2026-08-20 · Marissanne Lewis-Thompson of St. Louis Public Radio · St. Louis American_ (St. Louis Public Radio) – The St. Louis region has an abundance of breast cancer screening resources. However, a new study from Gateway to Hope, a breast health nonprofit, found that the tools available are largely underutilized, which is fueling disparities in breast cancer outcomes for Black women in St. Louis and St. Louis County. “Over \[…\] The post Breast cancer disparities persist for Black… ## [Making room for new neighbors](https://www.stlamerican.com/news/local-news/making-room-for-new-neighbors/) _2026-08-20 · Na'Porsha Williams | The St. Louis American · St. Louis American_ A stretch of vacant lots along Evans Avenue could look dramatically different in the coming years, with Habitat for Humanity St. Louis planning 40 new homes in the Vandeventer neighborhood. Most of the homes will be built on city-owned vacant lots along the south side of Evans Avenue between Pendleton and Vandeventer avenues. Three structures \[…\] The post Making room for new neighbors appeared… ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DTytHifjHbth) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [This Week’s Photos: August 20th, 2026](https://www.stlamerican.com/gallery/this-weeks-photos-august-20th-2026/) _2026-08-20 · The St. Louis American staff · St. Louis American_ This week’s photo gallery highlights PGA Tour standout Sam Burns sharing golf tips and encouragement with young players from Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club and First Tee during a visit to The Highlands driving range in Forest Park ahead of the BMW Championship. We also capture the energy of the 11th Annual Blues at the \[…\] The post This Week’s Photos: August 20th, 2026 appeared first on St.…