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St. Louis showed up for Jodeci

Jodeci kicked off their “Forever My Lady” anniversary tour at the Stifel Theatre with an unforgettable night of R&B classics and a surprise appearance by Chingy.

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November 6, 2026

Crowd cheering at a Jodeci concert in St. Louis with stage lights and fans holding up their phones.

St. Louis showed up for Jodeci, and the memories came right back! The group opened its “Forever My Lady” anniversary tour at Stifel Theatre with R&B classics, fans singing along and a hometown surprise from Chingy.

What Jodeci song still stays in your rotation?

🖊️ Story by Kenya Vaughn
Videos by Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American

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Ole Smoky Moonshine and Music ft. Pynk Beard

Experience the spirit of the 60s at Ole Smoky Moonshine and Music, featuring Pynk Beard and more on November 6th. Use promo code ROADSHOW for your tickets today!

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4 hours ago

November 6, 2026

Ole Smoky moonshine tasting and Pynk Beard musical performance hosted by the St. Louis American.

Be our guest for a night of great music! Friday, November 6th, at 7:30p. Doors open at 7p, Delmar Hall, St. Louis. Ole Smoky Moonshine and Music ft. Pynk Beard, Steve Ray Ladson, Elsie, Stella Prince and Brian Owens. The sound and spirit of the 1960s reimagined for a new generation!

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“The Right People on the Bus”: Coach Tremaine Jackson on Prairie View’s Turnaround

Coach Tremaine Jackson breaks down how a complete culture shift and “getting the right people on the bus” turned Prairie View A&M’s football program around.

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15 hours ago

November 5, 2026

Coach Tremaine Jackson sitting in a studio, text overlay reads: The Right People on the Bus, Houston Defender branding.

The Defender’s Terrance Harris asks Prairie View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson what’s behind the Panthers’ recent wins.

Jackson credits a culture change: getting “grown people with bad attitudes” out of the building and surrounding players with people who want them to succeed. “The one group of people you cannot fool is kids,” he says. He also talks about a battered and bruised roster heading into a week off, and how he plans to keep his team hardened for the stretch ahead.

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Willie D on Houston legacy, turning 60

Get to know the legendary Willie D as he reflects on his Houston roots and hitting the milestone age of 60. Watch his candid perspective in our latest interview.

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15 hours ago

November 5, 2026

Willie D of the Geto Boys sits for an interview discussing his Houston legacy and turning 60 years old.

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Washington vs. Worthing (10-2-26) | Houston High School Football

Catch the best moments from the Washington vs. Worthing gridiron clash. Relive all the action from this October 2026 Houston high school football showdown.

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15 hours ago

November 5, 2026

Two high school football players from Washington and Worthing teams competing on the field during a game.

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Texas turns blue: Black Houstonians say the work starts now

As Texas shifts blue, Black Houston leaders discuss the vital work ahead to secure better schools, healthcare, and economic opportunity for their communities.

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15 hours ago

November 5, 2026

Group of Black Houston voters celebrating and holding signs in front of a Texas state flag mural.

As Texas turns blue, Black Houston leaders celebrate on election night and say the real work starts now.

State Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee, State Rep. Odus Evbagharu and Black Girl Caucus founder Sasha Legette talk with The Defender about what a blue Texas could mean for Black Houstonians, from public schools and health care to wages and economic opportunity.

In this video, you’ll hear about:
• What a Democratic majority could deliver for Black Houstonians
• Funding public schools and expanding Medicaid
• Raising the minimum wage and easing the cost of living
• Holding elected officials accountable to their promises

Stay engaged: follow what your elected officials do in Austin and Washington, and hold them to their promises.

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