Community News

Springfield, MO—The Rev. Adrienne Denson-Ewell was elected as the new Springfield branch NAACP president. Along with Rev. Ewell were voted in a new slate of […]

Springfield, MO—Though 2020 was been filled with much uncertainty, our festival staff is still committed to our mission of promoting community and a broader understanding […]

Springfield, MO—The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is expanding its grantmaking to address issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in the Springfield metro […]

Springfield, Mo., Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ron L. Woodard as executive director of […]

Addresses Police Reform, Accountability, and Transparency WASHINGTON – Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John […]

Springfield, MO—Gloria Morris, who devoted nearly half a century to the children of Pipkin Middle School, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 18, 2020. She officially retired […]

Springfield, MO—Unite of Southwest Missouri, Inc has partnered with CPO Caring Communities, Springfield NAACP, and Prosper Springfield to launch a COVID-19 resources and services outreach […]

Springfield, MO—On Friday, Springfield Public Schools will pause to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery, by reflecting upon and honoring […]

Springfield, MO—Today is the first day of Black History Summer Academy 2020 June 8-12. The theme is Hidden Gems of Springfield, Missouri —“The Undefeated” The […]

by Nora England, Springfield Reunion Club President Dear Families and Friends, We pray that everyone is doing what is necessary to ensure their personal safety […]