Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
Springfield, MO—Moses Berry is one of five inductees who was selected into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2023. The inductees are citizens with a connection to the state of Missouri who serve as examples of global citizens. They define the essence of public affairs and have acted consistently
The Silly Grandpa will perform family fun songs on Saturday, September 16, at 10 a.m. in the Library Center auditorium. Michael ‘Supe’ Grandpa of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils will perform songs from his new album, “Lucky Number,” where the songs are silly, but the grooves are serious. Silly Grandpa’s motto
Get your kicks by taking a trip down the Mother Road through Springfield, Missouri with the City of Springfield at the Route 66 Festival. Experience the new Route 66 Food Truck Park on St. Louis Street, just west of the Rail Haven Motel on Glenstone. Step back in time at
Springfield, MO— Last year, Plotline, A Girl Like Me, Timmons Hall, and the UniteNews Publication collaborated on a project to highlight the historic ParkDay Reunion Celebration and Silver Springs Park. The ParkDay Reunion Celebration is one of the longest-running African American events in Springfield. Traditionally celebrated on the first weekend
by Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Springfield, MO— Vic Vaughan, the charismatic lead singer of the renowned band “Vic Vaughan and Souled Out,” is not only a powerhouse on stage but also a passionate advocate for health and well-being. In a recent interview, Vic shared his musical journey and shed light
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— The keys to happiness vary from person to person. Happiness is a sense of well-being, joy, or contentment. Whenever you are doing something that makes you happy, you usually want to do it more. Some common factors contribute to a sense of
by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer MOVEit seems like an exercise program. Instead, it’s a file transfer software that helps companies – and governments – automate file transfers. Think Dropbox to automatically send things here and there securely and on schedule. MOVEit’s the product of Ipswitch, or Progress Software. Ipswitch has
By Mary Gartner, Staff Writer Springfield, MO— Arthur Duncan, a talented jazz and gospel musician hailing from Springfield, has left an indelible mark on the local music scene. From his humble beginnings, learning piano from his mother at the age of five to becoming a renowned performer and educator, Duncan’s
Written by Elisabeth Barber, 2023 Photos are Courtesy of the History Museum on the Square Gerald Brooks was born on January 6, 1913, in Quincy, Illinois. After his mother passed away at a young age, he moved to Hannibal, Missouri, and attended Douglas High School. While at Douglas, he was
The Springfield-Greene County Library still has excellent free activities as the summer winds down. You can enjoy everything from concert memories to gardening tips to a Storywalk® in August. Be sure to check thelibrary.org/programs or the Bookends magazine for free, family-friendly activities. Consider downloading our mobile app to have information
Springfield, MO—Moses Berry is one of five inductees who was selected into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2023. The inductees are citizens with a connection to the state of Missouri who serve as examples of global citizens. They define the essence of public affairs and have acted consistently
The Silly Grandpa will perform family fun songs on Saturday, September 16, at 10 a.m. in the Library Center auditorium. Michael ‘Supe’ Grandpa of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils will perform songs from his new album, “Lucky Number,” where the songs are silly, but the grooves are serious. Silly Grandpa’s motto
Get your kicks by taking a trip down the Mother Road through Springfield, Missouri with the City of Springfield at the Route 66 Festival. Experience the new Route 66 Food Truck Park on St. Louis Street, just west of the Rail Haven Motel on Glenstone. Step back in time at
Springfield, MO— Last year, Plotline, A Girl Like Me, Timmons Hall, and the UniteNews Publication collaborated on a project to highlight the historic ParkDay Reunion Celebration and Silver Springs Park. The ParkDay Reunion Celebration is one of the longest-running African American events in Springfield. Traditionally celebrated on the first weekend
by Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Springfield, MO— Vic Vaughan, the charismatic lead singer of the renowned band “Vic Vaughan and Souled Out,” is not only a powerhouse on stage but also a passionate advocate for health and well-being. In a recent interview, Vic shared his musical journey and shed light
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— The keys to happiness vary from person to person. Happiness is a sense of well-being, joy, or contentment. Whenever you are doing something that makes you happy, you usually want to do it more. Some common factors contribute to a sense of
by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer MOVEit seems like an exercise program. Instead, it’s a file transfer software that helps companies – and governments – automate file transfers. Think Dropbox to automatically send things here and there securely and on schedule. MOVEit’s the product of Ipswitch, or Progress Software. Ipswitch has
By Mary Gartner, Staff Writer Springfield, MO— Arthur Duncan, a talented jazz and gospel musician hailing from Springfield, has left an indelible mark on the local music scene. From his humble beginnings, learning piano from his mother at the age of five to becoming a renowned performer and educator, Duncan’s
Written by Elisabeth Barber, 2023 Photos are Courtesy of the History Museum on the Square Gerald Brooks was born on January 6, 1913, in Quincy, Illinois. After his mother passed away at a young age, he moved to Hannibal, Missouri, and attended Douglas High School. While at Douglas, he was
The Springfield-Greene County Library still has excellent free activities as the summer winds down. You can enjoy everything from concert memories to gardening tips to a Storywalk® in August. Be sure to check thelibrary.org/programs or the Bookends magazine for free, family-friendly activities. Consider downloading our mobile app to have information
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