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Are Adult Children Obligated to Care for Aging Family?

Springfield, MO— As I meet families during my consultations the one emotional topic that usually gets brought up is aging parents voicing that it’s their children’s responsibility to care for them as long as they can. This topic usually is brought up when there is already a negative family dynamic entailing resentment, guilt, selfishness, and/or […]

July is Cord Blood Awareness Month

Springfield, MO— July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, established by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord and placenta after a healthy baby is born. Cord blood banks stores and preserves newborn stem cells found in the blood of the umbilical cord and the placenta. The […]

Men’s Wellness Summit facilitates conversation on health topics

Springfield, MO—In a community gathering last month, the SpringMO Black Wellness group orchestrated an empowering event specifically tailored for black men. With the resonant theme “Men On The Move: Stronger, Wiser, and Better,” this transformative occasion delved into crucial aspects of self-care, personal finance, and relationship dynamics, including marriage enrichment. Drawing a crowd of approximately […]

Queen City Soul Kitchen opens at 14 Mill Market: Nixa’s Food Hall

Nixa, MO—After months of anticipation, 14 Mill Market has finally opened its doors. With ten unique restaurants housed within its walls, this food hall is set to become a culinary destination for residents and visitors alike. Nixa residents are in for a treat with the arrival of Queen City Soul Kitchen, the brainchild of Lyle […]

Be careful when using Open AI ChatGPT. It may not tell the truth

Springfield, MO—ChatGPT is all the rage. Just register with OpenAI, its parent company, and you can talk with ChatGPT just like it’s your long-lost cousin. You can ask it for facts, figures, Father’s Day gift suggestions, and who you think will win the World Series.  Anything. And sometimes it’s helpful.  But, also, it lies.  It […]

MSU recognizes Mark Dixon’s dedication to community

Alumnus’ life is dedicated to “teaching and preaching, community work and helping people” Mark Dixon, who was first a student in the late 1970s and early ’80s, left before earning a degree. He went on to become a Springfield community leader and champion for local Black history. In 2010, he finished his bachelor’s studies. Mark […]

80th Carver Day Celebration at Carver National Monument

Diamond, MO— George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year we are commemorating the 80th […]