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On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, history came alive in downtown Springfield as community members, local leaders, and advocates gathered to honor the legacy of Milly Sawyers with the unveiling of the latest marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail. The ceremony, held at the corner of Boonville and Water
Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than
By Melesha Bailey September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a disease that affects millions of men and disproportionately impacts Black men. The urgency of this issue is underscored by the fact that black males face a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, being diagnosed at a later stage, and dying
By Rachel Munday Downtown Springfield is about to come alive with the sound of jazz. On Saturday, September 27, the Downtown Jazz Takeover will transform the city center into an all-day music experience, featuring performances across multiple stages and venues. From free concerts to a show at the Gillioz Center
By Drs. Ron and Cicely Woodard As we prepare to take our oldest son back to Morehouse College for his second year, I have been reflecting on the impact that college has had on him as a person. After just nine months on a college campus, Jonathan came back with
The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) are now accepting applications for the next round of ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development. This strategic initiative supports small business growth in the heart of the city, with five $5,000 grants available for new or existing businesses with (or planning) a
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.com July is often a time of joy, sunny days, family get-togethers, and the excitement of fireworks lighting up the sky. But this year, July has brought me into a deeper season of reflection. I’m
By Dr. Cicely Woodard Co-Author of Keeping the Stars Aligned: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Raising Morale in Relationships (2014) When Ron and I first met in 2001, he was a teacher, and I was in graduate school studying mathematics education. I was on the road to becoming a teacher
By Mary Gartner | Staff Writer When Dulcinea “Dulcie” Lane walks through the doors of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri, she carries with her more than professional expertise. She brings a quiet reverence, a listening ear, and a deep understanding of the sacred space between grief and healing. As
By Nicki Donnelson | efactory A powerful opportunity is coming to the Springfield Greene County area again this fall for anyone ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Starting this September, the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp—part of the programming offered through the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO)—will help new
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, history came alive in downtown Springfield as community members, local leaders, and advocates gathered to honor the legacy of Milly Sawyers with the unveiling of the latest marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail. The ceremony, held at the corner of Boonville and Water
Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than
By Melesha Bailey September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a disease that affects millions of men and disproportionately impacts Black men. The urgency of this issue is underscored by the fact that black males face a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, being diagnosed at a later stage, and dying
By Rachel Munday Downtown Springfield is about to come alive with the sound of jazz. On Saturday, September 27, the Downtown Jazz Takeover will transform the city center into an all-day music experience, featuring performances across multiple stages and venues. From free concerts to a show at the Gillioz Center
By Drs. Ron and Cicely Woodard As we prepare to take our oldest son back to Morehouse College for his second year, I have been reflecting on the impact that college has had on him as a person. After just nine months on a college campus, Jonathan came back with
The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) are now accepting applications for the next round of ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development. This strategic initiative supports small business growth in the heart of the city, with five $5,000 grants available for new or existing businesses with (or planning) a
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.com July is often a time of joy, sunny days, family get-togethers, and the excitement of fireworks lighting up the sky. But this year, July has brought me into a deeper season of reflection. I’m
By Dr. Cicely Woodard Co-Author of Keeping the Stars Aligned: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Raising Morale in Relationships (2014) When Ron and I first met in 2001, he was a teacher, and I was in graduate school studying mathematics education. I was on the road to becoming a teacher
By Mary Gartner | Staff Writer When Dulcinea “Dulcie” Lane walks through the doors of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri, she carries with her more than professional expertise. She brings a quiet reverence, a listening ear, and a deep understanding of the sacred space between grief and healing. As
By Nicki Donnelson | efactory A powerful opportunity is coming to the Springfield Greene County area again this fall for anyone ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Starting this September, the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp—part of the programming offered through the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO)—will help new