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Quality Time: Why Magic Moments Matter in Marriage

Life is short! That being said, it behooves all of us to take advantage of every moment that we have. Spending quality time with each other as a couple creates lasting memories and increases happiness in marriage. According to a 2022 Institute for Family Studies report, 83% of couples who

Celebrating Black Fathers: Debunking Myths About Black Fatherhood

By Samuel G. Knox | UniteNews Staff Writer It has long been known that a father’s presence in the household is important for the positive well-being of families, neighborhoods, and youth. Dads who actively participate in the lives of their families provide a steady source of stability and support. The

Together Apart: ParkDay Reunion Documentary

A Powerful New Film Celebrates the History of Springfield’s African American Community Springfield, MO – A vital piece of Springfield’s history comes to life on the big screen with the premiere of Together Apart: ParkDay Reunion Documentary. This moving 32-minute film will debut on Sunday, June 22, 2025, with showings

The Philharmonics

By Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator, The History Museum on the Square From 1954 to 1958, television sets across the nation were tuned to Springfield, Missouri and the Ozarks Jubilee on Saturday Nights. A country music show may not seem like a place where Black history was made, but it was. The

Are You Okay?

After the 2024 election, I made the decision to stop watching 24-hour news channels. It was one of the best New Year’s resolutions I’ve ever made, and I stuck to it—until one April evening. I came home to find my mother watching a political news show that used to be

Kids: Color Your World at the Library This Summer

The Springfield-Greene County Library District is excited to kick off the Summer Reading Program June 1 to August 9. Join us for reading challenges, boredom-busting activities, and events. A world of color awaits during the 2025 Summer Reading Program. We have vibrant programs and colorful performers with reading challenges for

Bridging the Gap: Innovate SOMO Empowers Missouri’s Future

By Nicki Donnelson | efactory In the heart of Southern Missouri, a quiet revolution is underway. A network of dedicated partners, driven by a shared vision, is rewriting the narrative of opportunity for Missourians living outside major metropolitan areas. The Southern Missouri Innovation Network, Innovate SOMO, born from a collective

Faith, Food & Fitness: The Three Pillar Spring Reset

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Spring is more than just a change in weather- it’s a call to reset, realign, and restore. For many of us who juggle the demands of work, family, and health challenges, spring offers a powerful opportunity to reclaim our wellness with a true transformation

Congratulations High School Seniors

By Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer On behalf of Springfield Public Schools Office of Student Access and Opportunity and the Springfield community we would like to congratulate all of the 2025 graduates for accomplishing their goal. Earning a high school degree shows your tenacious character and determination. As you embark

Quality Time: Why Magic Moments Matter in Marriage

Life is short! That being said, it behooves all of us to take advantage of every moment that we have. Spending quality time with each other as a couple creates lasting memories and increases happiness in marriage. According to a 2022 Institute for Family Studies report, 83% of couples who

Celebrating Black Fathers: Debunking Myths About Black Fatherhood

By Samuel G. Knox | UniteNews Staff Writer It has long been known that a father’s presence in the household is important for the positive well-being of families, neighborhoods, and youth. Dads who actively participate in the lives of their families provide a steady source of stability and support. The

Together Apart: ParkDay Reunion Documentary

A Powerful New Film Celebrates the History of Springfield’s African American Community Springfield, MO – A vital piece of Springfield’s history comes to life on the big screen with the premiere of Together Apart: ParkDay Reunion Documentary. This moving 32-minute film will debut on Sunday, June 22, 2025, with showings

The Philharmonics

By Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator, The History Museum on the Square From 1954 to 1958, television sets across the nation were tuned to Springfield, Missouri and the Ozarks Jubilee on Saturday Nights. A country music show may not seem like a place where Black history was made, but it was. The

Are You Okay?

After the 2024 election, I made the decision to stop watching 24-hour news channels. It was one of the best New Year’s resolutions I’ve ever made, and I stuck to it—until one April evening. I came home to find my mother watching a political news show that used to be

Kids: Color Your World at the Library This Summer

The Springfield-Greene County Library District is excited to kick off the Summer Reading Program June 1 to August 9. Join us for reading challenges, boredom-busting activities, and events. A world of color awaits during the 2025 Summer Reading Program. We have vibrant programs and colorful performers with reading challenges for

Bridging the Gap: Innovate SOMO Empowers Missouri’s Future

By Nicki Donnelson | efactory In the heart of Southern Missouri, a quiet revolution is underway. A network of dedicated partners, driven by a shared vision, is rewriting the narrative of opportunity for Missourians living outside major metropolitan areas. The Southern Missouri Innovation Network, Innovate SOMO, born from a collective

Faith, Food & Fitness: The Three Pillar Spring Reset

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Spring is more than just a change in weather- it’s a call to reset, realign, and restore. For many of us who juggle the demands of work, family, and health challenges, spring offers a powerful opportunity to reclaim our wellness with a true transformation

Congratulations High School Seniors

By Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer On behalf of Springfield Public Schools Office of Student Access and Opportunity and the Springfield community we would like to congratulate all of the 2025 graduates for accomplishing their goal. Earning a high school degree shows your tenacious character and determination. As you embark