Alvin Reid

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News Editor at St. Louis American

Triple threat - Print, radio and TV journalist.

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Articles

NBA’s highest paid players list a mixed bag

6 days ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

Jayson Tatum is woefully underpaid. The Boston Celtics superstar swingman makes only $34.8 million per season. That is pitiful. Hopefully, you can sense that I’m being sarcastic about Tatum’s financial situation. And when the 2025-26 season tips off, the new deal he signed last year will make him the highest-paid player in the NBA at $63 million per year. Tatum, who has become an influential philanthropist which includes support for Beyond Housing initiatives, will make $54.1 million in 2025-26.
STL County Land Bank targets abandoned properties

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

A new land bank will be an investment in St. Louis County’s future according to County Executive Sam Page. Sponsored by Council Chair Rita Days and Councilwoman Shalonda Webb, Page signed Bill No. 57 on Monday, formally establishing the Saint Louis County Land Bank. The inaugural county agency of this type has a goal of restoring vacant and tax-delinquent properties to productive use. “The Saint Louis County Land Bank restores hope and opportunity for our communities,” said Dr. Page in a release.
Neal Richardson departs SLDC; Otis Williams hired as interim leader

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Alvin Reid

Share Neal Richardson is out as St. Louis Development Corp., president and executive director. He will be replaced on an interim basis by former SLDC leader Otis Williams. The SLDC board of directors and Richardson came to an agreement on his departure. “Today marks the close of one chapter and the beginning of another. As I step down from my role as President & CEO of the St. Louis Development Corporation, I do so filled with deep gratitude, pride, and hope,” Richardson said.
Neal Richardson departs SLDC; Otis Williams hired as interim leader

1 week ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

Neal Richardson is out as St. Louis Development Corp., president and executive director. He will be replaced on an interim basis by former SLDC leader Otis Williams. The SLDC board of directors and Richardson came to an agreement on his departure. “Today marks the close of one chapter and the beginning of another. As I step down from my role as President & CEO of the St. Louis Development Corporation, I do so filled with deep gratitude, pride, and hope,” Richardson said.
Old Courthouse has grand reopening on May 3

2 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

America is still on its journey to justice, and one of the most important locations on its trek stands in St. Louis near the Mississippi River. It is the Old Courthouse, site of the first two trials of the pivotal Dred Scott case in 1847 and 1850. In 1847, Dred Scott, with his wife Harriet, sued for, and were granted, their freedom. After many appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court finally ruled that slaves were property.
Dissecting Shedeur Sanders’ NFL draft situation

2 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

It was an interesting weekend for Shedeur Sanders. The former Colorado quarterback, and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, plummeted down the 2025 NFL Draft board until the fifth round when the Cleveland Browns selected him. The Browns had earlier selected former Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round. The Tennessee Titan’s picked former Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the draft’s first overall pick, which was expected.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds Prop A.

2 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Proposition A, the voter-approved law expanding paid sick leave and minimum wage rises each year. Proposition A, passed by an overwhelming majority of Missouri voters in November 2024, will go into effect Thursday. May 1. Yet, Republican legislators continue to ignore the will of the people by pressing for House Bill 567.
NCAA academic basketball champions deserve honors

2 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

I doubt many Republican national (or state) political leaders read “Inside Higher Ed,” unless in an attempt to ferret out those awful DEI initiatives or Black history courses. Each year I check out its NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket. Beginning with the first-round games, its respective national champion wins the title based on academic performance. The 2025 Men’s Final Four included Louisville, Kansas, Clemson and Liberty.
Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis resigns as health director

2 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, who led St. Louis through much of the pandemic with valor and helped save countless lives with her dedication to the community, has resigned as city director of health.
Schnucks Springboard cohort companies making debut

2 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Alvin Reid

The ideas of entrepreneurs that inspired business start-ups throughout the region are now Schnucks Markets shelves at select stores the grocer’s Schnucks Springboard program. The products, part of the first class of Schnucks Springboard local and diverse-owned business accelerator, began four-week trial periods on Wednesday, April 23 on a devoted endcap at 15 St. Louis-area Schnucks stores.