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- [Peabody Energy Class Action Deadline Nears for Investors](https://www.stl.news/peabody-energy-class-action-deadline-nears-investors/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 16, 2026 (STL.News) Investors in Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) face an August 24, 2026, deadline to ask a federal court to appoint them lead plaintiff in a securities class action alleging the coal producer and certain executives made materially false or misleading statements concerning production and operational challenges at the company's Centurion mine.
- [Family Seeks Answers After Soulard Shooting Case Declined](https://www.stl.news/family-seeks-answers-soulard-shooting-case-declined/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 15, 2026 (STL.News) — The family of a 20-year-old man killed outside a Soulard bar is demanding more information after the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against the person police identified as the shooter.
- [DOJ Charges 11 in Massive Marriage Fraud Scheme](https://www.stl.news/doj-charges-11-in-massive-marriage-fraud-scheme/): WASHINGTON, DC - August 15, 2026 (STL.News) DOJ - Marriage Fraud - The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 11 people in what federal authorities describe as one of the largest marriage fraud prosecutions in U.S. history, alleging that a nationwide network arranged more than 1,000 sham marriages primarily for Chinese nationals seeking U.S. immigration status.
- [Primoris Services Faces Securities Class Action](https://www.stl.news/primoris-services-faces-securities-class-action/): DALLAS, TX - August 15, 2026 (STL.News) Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) investors face a September 21, 2026, deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action alleging the infrastructure contractor misled investors about costs, risks, and expected profitability associated with significant fixed-price renewable energy projects.
- [HDFC Bank Faces Securities Class Action Over Deposits](https://www.stl.news/hdfc-bank-faces-securities-class-action-over-deposits/): NEW YORK - August 15, 2026 (STL.News) HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE: HDB) faces a federal securities class action alleging the Indian banking giant misled investors about payments disguised as marketing expenses and their effect on the bank's reported financial results.
- [Theravance Biopharma Deal Faces Investor Probe](https://www.stl.news/theravance-biopharma-deal-faces-investor-probe/): NEW YORK - August 15, 2026 (STL.News) Theravance Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: TBPH) is facing renewed scrutiny over its pending acquisition by Zymeworks Inc. after an investor-rights law firm announced an investigation into whether shareholders are receiving a fair price.
- [Avis Budget Group Faces Securities Class Action](https://www.stl.news/avis-budget-group-faces-securities-class-action/): PARSIPPANY, N.J. - August 15, 2026 (STL.News) Avis Budget Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) investors are facing a Sept. 29, 2026, deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a recently filed federal securities class action involving an extraordinary surge and subsequent collapse in the rental-car company's stock price.
- [Overseas Markets End Volatile Week on Mixed Note](https://www.stl.news/overseas-markets-end-volatile-week-on-mixed-note/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 15, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas stock markets ended a volatile trading week Friday, with sharp gains in Japan and South Korea contrasting with losses in Hong Kong, London and parts of continental Europe as investors balanced encouraging inflation signals against renewed uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.
- [U.S. Stocks End Week Near Records as Dow Slips](https://www.stl.news/u-s-stocks-end-week-near-records-as-dow-slips/): NEW YORK - August 15, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. stocks finished Friday modestly lower, pulling back from record territory as investors weighed unexpectedly weak retail sales, rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, and continued questions about the Federal Reserve’s next move.
- [Simply Good Foods Faces Investor Class Action Over OWYN](https://www.stl.news/simply-good-foods-faces-investor-class-action/): DENVER, CO - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) faces a federal securities class action alleging investors were misled about the integration and performance of its OWYN business after the company's $280 million acquisition of Only What You Need Inc.
- [UWM Holdings Faces Securities Class Action](https://www.stl.news/uwm-holdings-faces-securities-class-action/): PONTIAC, MI - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) UWM Holdings - UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC), the publicly traded parent of United Wholesale Mortgage, is facing a federal securities class action alleging that investors were misled about risks associated with the company's mortgage servicing rights hedging strategy and its proposed acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp.
- [The St. Louis Homeowner’s Complete Guide to Deck Cleaning, Staining and Sealing](https://www.stl.news/st-louis-homeowners-guide-deck-cleaning-staining-sealing/): August 14, 2026 (STL.News) For homeowners across St. Charles County, Lincoln County, Warren County and the greater St. Louis area, a wood deck represents one of the most significant and visible investments in their property. It is also one of the most neglected surfaces on the property and one of the most expensive to repair or replace when neglect catches up. The window to properly clean, stain, and seal a deck before a Missouri winter is narrower than most homeowners realize. Missing it typically means watching a single season of freeze-thaw cycles undo years of investment in one of the most used spaces on your property.
- [Marcellis Blackwell Admits Abusing 18 Detainees](https://www.stl.news/marcellis-blackwell-admits-abusing-18-detainees/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Former North County Police Cooperative officer Marcellis Blackwell has admitted sexually assaulting 18 men he detained or arrested while serving as a police officer, including victims who were handcuffed and taken to isolated locations.
- [SEC Charges Andrew Spaventa in $74 Million Scheme](https://www.stl.news/sec-charges-andrew-spaventa-in-74-million-scheme/): WASHINGTON, DC - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged New York resident Andrew Spaventa and three entities he owned and controlled with allegedly defrauding hundreds of mostly retail investors through private investment funds marketed as opportunities to invest in pre-IPO companies.
- [Futu Investors Face Aug. 25 Class Action Deadline](https://www.stl.news/futu-investors-face-aug-25-class-action-deadline/): NEW YORK - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Investors in Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) have until Aug. 25, 2026, to ask a federal court to appoint them lead plaintiff in a securities class action accusing the digital brokerage company and certain executives of violating federal securities laws.
- [Harry Moore Gets 154 Months for St. Louis Carjacking](https://www.stl.news/harry-moore-gets-154-months-for-st-louis-carjacking/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 14 2026 (STL.News) — Harry Moore, a 21-year-old Venice, Illinois, man, has been sentenced to 154 months in federal prison for his role in an armed carjacking in St. Louis and for opening fire on another man near Ballpark Village about an hour later.
- [Aeman Ali Sentenced to 5 Years in St. Louis Drug Case](https://www.stl.news/aeman-ali-sentenced-to-5-years-in-st-louis-drug-case/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Aeman Ali, one of three defendants prosecuted in a St. Louis drug case involving fentanyl and counterfeit prescription pills, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison, concluding his part of a case tied to one fatal and one nonfatal teenage overdose.
- [Blaize Holdings Faces Securities Class Action](https://www.stl.news/blaize-holdings-faces-securities-class-action/): EL DORADO HILLS, CA - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Blaize Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BZAI) is facing a federal securities class action alleging the artificial intelligence computing company made materially false or misleading statements concerning customer contracts, including agreements involving NeoTensr and Starshine.
- [St. Louis Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Carjacking](https://www.stl.news/st-louis-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-fatal-carjacking/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) A 21-year-old St. Louis man has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of committing a fatal carjacking in Jennings in 2024, more than two years after the victim was killed and his vehicle was stolen.
- [Overseas Stock Market Update — August 14, 2026](https://www.stl.news/overseas-stock-market-update-august-14-2026/): NEW YORK - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Stock Market - Overseas stock markets delivered a mixed performance overnight Friday, with a powerful semiconductor-led rally in South Korea and gains in Japan offset by declines in Hong Kong, mainland China, Australia and India.
- [Rosen Law Firm: Law Firm Profile](https://www.stl.news/rosen-law-firm-law-firm-profile/): NEW YORK - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. is a plaintiffs' securities litigation firm representing investors in securities fraud class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, and other investor-related disputes involving publicly traded companies.
- [Faruqi & Faruqi LLP: Law Firm Profile](https://www.stl.news/faruqi-faruqi-llp-law-firm-profile/): NEW YORK - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Faruqi & Faruqi LLP is a national plaintiffs' law firm focused on securities litigation, shareholder disputes, antitrust matters, consumer class actions, and employment litigation, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Philadelphia.
- [Pomerantz LLP: Law Firm Profile](https://www.stl.news/pomerantz-llp-law-firm-profile/): NEW YORK - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Pomerantz LLP is a plaintiffs' litigation law firm focused on securities fraud, shareholder rights, corporate governance, and investor recovery matters, with a history dating back to 1936 and an international footprint spanning the United States, Europe, and Israel.
- [Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP: Law Firm Profile](https://www.stl.news/kessler-topaz-meltzer-check-llp-law-firm-profile/): RADNOR, PA - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP (KTMC) is a U.S. plaintiffs' litigation firm with a prominent practice representing investors in securities fraud class actions, shareholder litigation, and other complex cases involving publicly traded companies.
- [Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP: Law Firm Profile](https://www.stl.news/robbins-geller-rudman-dowd-llp-law-firm-profile/): SAN DIEGO, CA - August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a U.S. litigation law firm best known for representing investors, pension funds, and other plaintiffs in securities fraud class actions and complex corporate litigation.
- [Gildan Activewear Faces Securities Investigations](https://www.stl.news/gildan-activewear-faces-securities-investigations/): NEW YORK - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE: GIL) remains the subject of multiple securities-law investigations after a short seller raised questions about the apparel manufacturer's revenue growth, distributor inventory levels, and certain sales practices.
- [Suja Life Faces Multiple Investor Investigations](https://www.stl.news/suja-life-faces-multiple-investor-investigations/): OCEANSIDE, CA - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Suja Life Inc. (NASDAQ: SUJA) is facing a growing number of securities-law investigations after the beverage company reduced its 2026 sales outlook and its stock plunged more than 46% in a single trading session, only months after completing its initial public offering.
- [Capricor Therapeutics Faces Securities Lawsuit](https://www.stl.news/capricor-therapeutics-faces-securities-lawsuit/): SAN DIEGO, CA - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) is facing a new federal securities class action alleging that the biotechnology company and its leadership made materially false or misleading statements concerning the regulatory prospects for deramiocel, its investigational cell therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- [First Solar Investors Face Aug. 24 Lawsuit Deadline](https://www.stl.news/first-solar-investors-face-aug-24-lawsuit-deadline/): TEMPE, AZ - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) investors who purchased or acquired the company's securities during a roughly one-year period have until Aug. 24 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action alleging the solar manufacturer and certain executives made materially false or misleading statements about the effects of U.S. tariff policy on its operations.
- [What St. Louis Homeowners Need to Know Before Hiring a Pressure Washing Company](https://www.stl.news/st-louis-homeowners-need-know-before-hiring-pressure-washing-company/): August 14, 2026 (STL.News) Thousands of dollars in damaged siding, dead landscaping, voided roof warranties, and invisible water intrusion damage. This is the reality for St. Louis area homeowners who hire the wrong exterior cleaning company, and it happens every spring and fall across St. Charles County, Lincoln County, Warren County, and the greater St. Louis area. The market is crowded with operators ranging from established professionals to weekend side-hustlers running consumer-grade equipment from the trunk of a car. The wrong hiring decision doesn't just mean a disappointing clean. It can mean damage that does not become visible until a Missouri winter reveals what was left behind.
- [Myriad Genetics Faces Multiple Investor Investigations](https://www.stl.news/myriad-genetics-multiple-investor-investigations/): SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Myriad Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN) is facing multiple shareholder investigations after the genetic testing company reported weaker second-quarter results, sharply reduced its 2026 revenue outlook and saw its stock lose nearly half its value following the announcement.
- [Yuniel Lima-Santos Pleads Guilty in Smuggling Case](https://www.stl.news/yuniel-lima-santos-pleads-guilty-in-smuggling-case/): TAMPA, FL - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Yuniel Lima-Santos, a 31-year-old Cuban national living in Tampa, pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple federal charges stemming from what prosecutors describe as an international operation that smuggled Cuban nationals into the United States, submitted fraudulent immigration applications, and moved proceeds through financial transactions and a shell company.
- [Cboe Raises Quarterly Dividend 19% to $0.86](https://www.stl.news/cboe-raises-quarterly-dividend-19-to-0-86/): CHICAGO, IL - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) is increasing its quarterly dividend by 19%, extending a long-running record of annual dividend growth as the global exchange operator continues expanding its trading and market infrastructure businesses.
- [LA Sheriff Settles DOJ Gun Permit Lawsuit](https://www.stl.news/la-sheriff-settles-doj-gun-permit-lawsuit/): According to the DOJ, applicants were waiting an average of more than nine months when the federal government filed its lawsuit in September 2025. The department said LASD has since substantially reduced its processing times and is now complying with applicable statutory deadlines.
- [DOJ Finds Rights Violations at California Women’s Prisons](https://www.stl.news/doj-finds-rights-violations-california-womens-prisons/): WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) DOJ - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it has reasonable cause to believe California's corrections system and two state women's prisons are violating the U.S. Constitution by failing to adequately protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse and harassment by staff.
- [Ground Zero Blues Club to Pay $35,000 in EEOC Case](https://www.stl.news/ground-zero-blues-club-to-pay-35000-in-eeoc-case/): BILOXI, MS - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Ground Zero Biloxi LLC, operator of the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, Mississippi, has agreed to pay $35,000 and provide other relief to settle a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation against a former assistant manager, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- [Microvast Faces Securities Class Action Over Margins](https://www.stl.news/microvast-faces-securities-class-action-over-margins/): HOUSTON, TX - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVST) is facing a federal securities class action alleging the battery technology company and certain executives made materially false or misleading statements concerning its expected profit margins, business conditions, and the timing of an expansion at its manufacturing operations in Huzhou, China.
- [ATF Leads Violent Crime Surge in St. Louis](https://www.stl.news/atf-leads-violent-crime-surge-in-st-louis/): The Department of Justice-sponsored operation began this week and is being led by ATF in close coordination with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is participating alongside the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Marshals Service and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
- [U.S. Stock Market Today, Thursday, August 13, 2026](https://www.stl.news/u-s-stock-market-today-thursday-august-13-2026/): NEW YORK - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. Stock Market Today - U.S. stocks finished Thursday mostly higher as technology and semiconductor shares pushed the S&P 500 to a fresh record during the session, while softer producer inflation strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its September meeting.
- [Fed Bars Elazia Jones Over Alleged $396K Check Fraud](https://www.stl.news/fed-bars-elazia-jones-over-alleged-396k-check-fraud/): MEMPHIS, TN - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) — Former Regions Bank relationship banker Elazia Jones has been prohibited from participating in the banking industry after the Federal Reserve alleged she knowingly cashed counterfeit or fraudulent checks for personal benefits as part of a broader check-fraud ring that caused more than $396,000 in losses to Regions Bank.
- [Fed Bars Former Regions Bank Employee Over Check Fraud](https://www.stl.news/fed-bars-former-regions-bank-employee-check-fraud/): WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Regions Bank - The Federal Reserve Board has prohibited a former Regions Bank employee from participating in the banking industry after alleging she knowingly cashed counterfeit or fraudulent checks as part of a broader check-fraud ring that caused the bank more than $396,000 in losses.
- [EEOC Sues Washington University Over Retaliation Claim](https://www.stl.news/eeoc-sues-washington-university-retaliation-claim/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Washington University in St. Louis, alleging the prominent private research university unlawfully retaliated against a former employee who complained about race discrimination connected to a mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion training session.
- [ManhattanLife Acquires Union Security Life of New York](https://www.stl.news/manhattanlife-union-security-life-of-new-york/): HOUSTON, TX - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) The Manhattan Life Insurance Company (MHL) has acquired Union Security Life Insurance Company of New York from Assurant Inc., expanding ManhattanLife’s presence in New York and giving the insurer a second charter in the state.
- [Overseas Stock Markets for Thursday, August 13, 2026](https://www.stl.news/overseas-stock-markets-for-thursday-august-13-2026/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 13, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas stock markets were mixed Thursday, with powerful gains in Japan and South Korea highlighting continued investor demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks, while markets in China, Hong Kong and Australia moved lower.
- [Digital Assets Expanding Beyond Investment Use Cases](https://www.stl.news/digital-assets-expanding-beyond-investment-use-cases/): (STL.News) For a long time, the talk around cryptocurrency and blockchain was all about market prices, speculative trading, and how institutions were allocating their portfolios. Early enthusiasts saw digital assets mainly as investments—think of them as digital gold, tools to hedge against inflation, or high-risk bets for quick profits. But now, the landscape has changed dramatically. Blockchain technology is evolving from just a speculative investment into a robust, utility-focused infrastructure that supports real-world applications.
- [What Dog Bite Victims in Texas Need to Know About Owner Liability](https://www.stl.news/what-dog-bite-victims-in-texas-need-to-know-about-owner-liability/): DALLAS, TX - August 12, 2026 (STL.News) Dallas is one of Texas’s fastest-growing cities, with vibrant neighborhoods, busy parks, residential communities, and public spaces where people and pets interact every day. While most encounters with dogs are uneventful, a single unexpected attack can leave victims coping with painful injuries, emotional distress, and mounting medical expenses. In the aftermath, many people are unsure of where to turn or whether a dog owner can be held legally responsible for what happened. 
- [AMCON Distributing Adds Dual Listing on NYSE Texas](https://www.stl.news/amcon-distributing-adds-dual-listing-on-nyse-texas/): OMAHA, NE - August 12, 2026 (STL.News) AMCON Distributing Company (NYSE American: DIT) is expanding its presence in the U.S. public markets with a dual listing on NYSE Texas, adding another trading venue for the Omaha-based convenience and foodservice distributor while maintaining its existing primary listing.
- [Overseas Stock Markets – August 12, 2026](https://www.stl.news/overseas-stock-markets-august-12-2026/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 12, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas stock markets were mixed Wednesday as investors weighed gains in Japan and mainland China against declines in Hong Kong and Australia, while European equities remained near record territory following Tuesday's session.
- [The Clydesdale Opens at Ballpark Village](https://www.stl.news/the-clydesdale-opens-at-ballpark-village/): ST. LOUIS, MO - August 11, 2026 (STL.News) The Clydesdale - Downtown St. Louis is preparing to welcome a new destination that blends the city's rich brewing heritage, award-winning culinary talent, and vibrant entertainment scene into one ambitious concept. The Clydesdale – A Clark Avenue Tavern, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Kevin Nashan, is set to open August 27 at Ballpark Village, bringing an elevated American tavern experience to one of the busiest entertainment districts in the Midwest.
- [U.S. Stock Market Today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026](https://www.stl.news/u-s-stock-market-today-tuesday-august-11-2026/): NEW YORK - August 11, 2026 (STL.News) Stock Market Today - U.S. stocks finished lower Tuesday as investors stepped back from recent record highs, weighed by renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, rising oil prices, and caution ahead of Wednesday's closely watched Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report. While the declines were relatively modest, the session reflected a market increasingly focused on inflation, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical developments rather than corporate earnings.

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- [Elite Properties Roofing & Exterior LLC](https://www.stl.news/elite-properties-roofing-exterior-llc/): Elite Properties Roofing specializes in storm damage roof repair or replacement in Valley Park, Missouri, to the St. Louis region, the state of Missouri, and portions of western Illinois.  Visit their Service Area page to see the the cities they cover, but if your city is not listed, they ask you to call to verify.
- [Jenny’s Diner – Chesterfield, MO](https://www.stl.news/jennys-diner-chesterfield-mo/): Jenny's Diner began serving award-winning breakfast and lunch in 2011 and has continued serving the public since.  They have received many awards for their food quality and service.
- [El Maguey Mexican Restaurant – Chesterfield, MO](https://www.stl.news/el-maguey-mexican-restaurant-chesterfield-mo/): (STL.News) El Maguey Mexican Restaurant, located at 13377 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, Missouri, has served Tex-Mex-style Mexican cuisine since 1997 and is still family-owned.  The restaurant is owned and managed by a family partnership, including Angel Garcia, his mother, and his sister.
- [Tony’s K-Food – Korean Food – Chesterfield, MO](https://www.stl.news/tonys-k-food-korean-food-chesterfield-mo/): CHESTERFIELD, MO (STL.News) Tony's K-Food is a Korean restaurant at 13365 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, Missouri.  It serves award-winning Korean cuisine and is backed by high online ratings.
- [Ocha Thai Restaurant – Columbia, MO](https://www.stl.news/ocha-thai-restaurant-columbia-mo/): Ocha Thai Restaurant might be a new restaurant, but the owner also operates Ocha Noodle and Ramen a few blocks away, which customers love.
- [Ocha Noodles and Ramen – Columbia, MO](https://www.stl.news/ocha-noodles-and-ramen-columbia-mo/): Ocha Noodles and Ramen specializes in popular Asian cuisines that customers love, as illustrated by their online customer reviews and ratings.
- [Bayon Bistro Asian Fusion – O’Fallon, MO](https://www.stl.news/bayon-bistro-asian-fusion-ofallon-mo/): Bayon Bistro is a unique family-owned Asian restaurant offering Cambodian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisines.  It is owned and managed by a husband-and-wife team dedicated to quality cuisine, friendly service, and food presentation.
- [Pearl Cafe – Florissant, MO](https://www.stl.news/pearl-cafe-florissant-mo/): Pearl Cafe has served the Florissant, Missouri, community for over 15 years.  Based on its online ratings, customers love its authentic Thai cuisine.  It is a clean, casual, and cozy facility, illustrating significant ownership pride.  The husband-and-wife team works tirelessly to ensure quality food and an atmosphere satisfying customers.
- [Pho St. Louis – The Hill Food Co.](https://www.stl.news/pho-st-louis-the-hill-food-co/): Pho St. Louis is a new restaurant concept owned by the owner of Viet Thai Restaurant at 3899-B Veterans Memorial Pkwy, St. Peters, Missouri.  For over twenty years, Viet Thai Restaurant has been offering Vietnamese and Thai cuisine to the community.
- [GA Nutrition Spot – O’Fallon, MO](https://www.stl.news/ga-nutrition-spot-ofallon-mo/): GA Nutrition Spot opened on August 17, 2024, serving healthy smoothies, drinks, snacks, and Gluten-Free desserts.  The cozy and classy atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and enjoying healthy beverages and food.
- [Stango Cuisine – Champaign, Illinois](https://www.stl.news/stango-cuisine-champaign-illinois/): Google classifies Stango Cuisine as an African restaurant in Champaign, Illinois.  The owners are Zambian migrants who want to share their native cuisine with their communities.
- [Let’s Relax Massage – Ballwin, MO](https://www.stl.news/lets-relax-massage-ballwin-mo/): Let's Relax Massage offers professional massage therapy to the Ellisville, Ballwin, Wildwood, and Chesterfield communities.  It is conveniently located, making it an easy destination regardless of where you are driving from.
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- [Sunnys Spa – #1 Massage – Chesterfield, MO](https://www.stl.news/sunnys-spa-1-massage-chesterfield-mo/): Sunnys Spa has served the community for many years, offering therapeutic massage.  It is conveniently located on Olive Blvd, with sufficient parking, making it an easy destination to visit regardless of where you might be driving from.  It is approximately half a mile west of the 141 and Olive Blvd intersection on the south side of the road, in an L-shaped strip center setting to the west of a bowling alley.  The neighborhood is known for its shopping and dining facilities, making Sunny's Spa an excellent alternative.
- [Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill – Edwardsville, IL](https://www.stl.news/gulf-shores-restaurant-and-grill-edwardsville-il/): According to TripAdvisor and others, Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill - Edwardsville, IL, offers some of the best Cajun and seafood dishes in the St. Louis Metropolitan region.
- [Thai Village Restaurant – Batavia, Illinois](https://www.stl.news/thai-village-restaurant-batavia-illinois/): Thai Village Restaurant is a small but classy and cozy Thai restaurant that is locally owned and professionally managed.  It serves authentic Thai cuisine prepared by Thai migrants that ranks customer satisfaction at the top of their list.
- [What is Human Trafficking?](https://www.stl.news/what-is-human-trafficking/): (STL.News) Human trafficking is a worldwide crime that operates mainly underground.  Anyone is vulnerable, yet those most at risk include those without stable housing or income, children in foster care or the juvenile justice system, runaway and homeless youth, ethnic minorities, those suffering from substance abuse issues, and LGBTQ individuals.
- [Jalisco Pizza – St. Charles, MO](https://www.stl.news/jalisco-pizza-st-charles-mo/): Jalisco Pizza offers Mexican-style pizza to the St. Charles community, which customers love based on its online reviews.  We have eaten their pizza, and it is an amazingly great pizza with many different styles. You can also create your own pizza.  This is the first pizza restaurant that has opened in recent years with a new spin or concept.  We love it, and we know others love it.  Review its online reviews.
- [Manee Thai Restaurant – Manchester, MO](https://www.stl.news/manee-thai-restaurant-manchester-mo/): (STL.News) Manee Thai Restaurant is among the oldest Thai restaurants in the St. Louis region.  It was initially opened by Dan Rifenberg in 1999.  Today, it is owned by Thai migrants Tanee and Neon Meeboon, who work at the restaurant daily to ensure high customer satisfaction.  After Mr. Rifenberg's untimely death, the family sold it to the existing owners and created a stable environment that served the community properly.
- [MeYou Thai Restaurant](https://www.stl.news/meyou-thai-restaurant/): MeYou Thai Restaurant in Webster Groves, MO, offers authentic Thai cuisine prepared using authentic Thai ingredients.  The food is cooked and served by Thai migrants to enhance the dining experience.
- [Viet Thai Restaurant](https://www.stl.news/viet-thai-restaurant/): Viet Thai Restaurant offers Vietnamese Cuisine and Thai Cuisine to the St. Charles County community.  Their online reviews are high and say a lot about their reputation.  The owner, Patrick, is a Vietnamese migrant and learned to cook Vietnamese food at an early age.
- [Tradicional 636 Mexican Restaurant](https://www.stl.news/tradicional-636-mexican-restaurant/): Tradicional 636 Mexican Restaurant has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine to the St. Charles, Missouri community for several years, which customers love based on their online reviews.
- [Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant – #1](https://www.stl.news/zapp-noodle-thai-restaurant/): If you're seeking authentic Thai flavors in the heart of O’Fallon, Illinois, Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant offers a dining experience that stands out from the rest.  Conveniently located at 1407 West Highway 50, O’Fallon, IL 62269, this family-operated establishment has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike who crave high-quality Thai cuisine prepared with care, tradition, and authenticity.
- [Simply Thai Restaurant](https://www.stl.news/simply-thai-restaurant/): Simply Thai Restaurant has been located in the Florissant area for many years, serving authentic Thai food to the local residents.  Based on the online customer reviews, they love the cuisine.
- [Amant’s Floor Care #1 Best Floor Cleaning Company](https://www.stl.news/amants-floor-care/): Amant's Floor Care (AFC) has offered carpet and hard surface floor cleaning and sealing to the St. Louis region since 1969.  For almost 56 years, and now in the second generation of the family to own and manage the business, they remain one of the leading floor cleaning companies in the region.  The Better Business Bureau gives Amant's Floor Care an A+ Rating.
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