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Preserving the Ozarks at Your Library

Preserving the history and culture of the Ozarks is the charge of the Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. Throughout May, stop by to experience stories of people, places and events that have shaped the region and discover how those stories are being preserved and shared.  For the full schedule, visit thelibrary.org/preserve. The […]

‘Sinners’ is the latest Black cultural phenomenon to get the syllabus treatment

On the surface, Ryan Coogler’s hit new film “Sinners” is a vampire flick that blends action, horror, comedy, and a dash of camp to take viewers on a fun and wild ride through the Mississippi Delta. However, beneath the surface lies a rich display of Black spirituality, folklore, history, religion, and culture.  Since the film […]

‘Re-Living Single’: Erika Alexander & Kim Coles launch nostalgic podcast for fans of ’90s sitcom ‘Living Single’

Cue the music. “We are re-livinggggg singleeee, ouuu in a 2025 world, I’m glad we’ve got reruns! “ This week, Erika Alexander and Kim Coles surprised “Living Single” fans with a special announcement. Maxine Shaw Attorney-at-Law, and Synclaire James are reuniting for the “Re-Living Single” podcast.  “The people always want more,” Coles announced on the Sherri […]

Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nominations for  2025 American Music Awards nominations

The nominations for this year’s American Music Awards are out, and Kendrick Lamar is leading the way with the most nominations across categories. Nominated for “Artist of the Year”, “Album of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and more, Lamar earned 10 nominations in eight different categories, most notably for his explosive diss track, “Not […]

Suge Knight Will Fork Over $1.5M To Family Of Deceased Hit-And-Run Victim

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton May 1, 2025 The former Death Row Records owner has agreed to pay the family of Terry Carter $1.5 million Former Death Records owner Suge Knight has settled a wrongful death lawsuit  filed by the family of the man he killed to avoid another court trial for $1.5 million, Rolling […]