Timmons Hall Utilizes Community Church Collaborative for Neighborhood Outreach
Timmons Hall, in collaboration with the Community Church Collaborative, is spearheading efforts to enhance neighborhood outreach through innovative programs and hospitality services. A key focus is the development of an “evergreen” Passport Book, designed to remain relevant for years by highlighting local events, family programs, and educational opportunities. The Passport Book The Passport Book was […]
Filmore “Fil” Taylor Hancock (1851-1944)
By Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, History Museum on the Square The Federal Writer’s Project (1936-1938) recorded the personal narratives of over 2,000 former slaves from seventeen states as part of the Works Project Administration during the Great Depression. The narratives from Missouri are documented at the Library of Congress and can be read at www.locgov/item/mesn100/. The only […]
Entrepreneurship, innovation highlighted throughout region during Innovate SOMO Week
Southern Missouri is on the rise as a hub for innovation and business growth. The first-ever Innovate SOMO Week, a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation across Southern Missouri, will take place April 21-25. The week will highlight the impact of the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO), a collaborative effort connecting entrepreneurs with resources, fostering […]
April is Full of Great Library Programming
We hope you can join us for these upcoming events. One Book – One Community – One Read Throughout April, the Library will host a community conversation and programming based on “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. The story is told through the eyes of a by-the-book government worker who is sent […]
Student loan borrowers outraged when payments increase after courts blocked Biden-era programs: ‘I’m sick’
Rokeya Worthy went online to make her regular monthly student loan payment, not expecting to be blindsided. For years, the 41-year-old marketing professional had faithfully paid her loans to pay back her college degree. Despite her parents saving money for college, Worthy’s father had an unexpected accident, and their funds had to be redirected to his […]
Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that “I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029. “There are methods which you could do […]
Elon Musk hands out $1 million payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court declines request to stop him
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters, declaring them spokespeople for his political group, ahead of a Wisconsin Supreme Court election that the tech billionaire cast as critical to President Donald Trump’s agenda and “the future of civilization.” “It’s a super big deal,” he told a roughly 2,000-person […]
Chair of African charity Prince Harry co-founded says the royal orchestrated a bullying campaign
The chairperson of an African charity co-founded by Prince Harry accused the royal on Sunday of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to try to force her out as she pushed back following his abrupt resignation from the organization. Sophie Chandauka, the Sentebale chair, took several shots at Harry on Sky News in which she described how the […]
Trump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs is coming. Here’s what it could mean for you
President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods. The details of Trump’s next round of import taxes are still sketchy. Most economic analyses say average U.S. families would have to absorb the cost of his […]
60 Quotes to Help You Stop Overthinking & Reclaim Your Mental Clarity
Some of us carefully plan every step and consider every possible outcome, and that’s completely fine. Critical thinking helps us solve problems and make decisions. But there’s a fine line between thorough and productive thinking and overthinking. Instead of bringing clarity, overthinking can not only leave us stuck in indecision but also lead to exhaustion, […]
