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by Nicki Donnelson, eFactoryAs the year draws to a close, business owners across the Springfield metro area are taking stock, reviewing goals, celebrating wins, and making plans for a stronger year ahead. The transition from one year to the next isn’t just about closing the books; it’s about setting the
by Dr. Travis ShawSpringfield Public Schools has invested more than $420 million since 2019 to improve quality learning environments and make all schools safer for students and staff. This work was guided by community input, a facility master plan and the district’s strategic plan. To review facility needs and help
by Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape? Velocity Banking Together started from our own journey of trying to understand money differently. My wife Michelle and I realized that traditional budgeting, debt payoff, and investing methods weren’t working for
by: Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?The inspiration for my podcast comes from nearly a decade in Miami’s radio scene, where I worked with Cox Radio Miami and co-hosted multicultural programs. Those experiences shaped my belief in
By Melesha Bailey, Love 4 Life Wellness How to protect your health, peace, and finances while celebrating the season with love and intention.“Wellness isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention.” The holidays are a time for family gatherings, laughter, music, food, and love. It’s a time we gather around the
By: Samuel Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape? Joe Budden, a former rapper who gained fame for his 2003 single “Pump It Up,” inspired our podcast. I was listening to his show one day and told my friend L, “We
SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) has awarded five local businesses with $5,000 grants through the 2025 ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development program. A check presentation ceremony was held on Friday, November 14, celebrating this year’s recipients and their contributions to downtown’s growing
By Tyler Drenon Hollywood likes clean endings. The hero beats the robots at the end, roll credits, humanity restored to its rightful pedestal. That’s fantasy.In the real world, we don’t get the decisive finale. We get coexistence. Permanent, messy, negotiated coexistence. And pretending otherwise is … well, fantasy.Robots aren’t a
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 2, 2025 The State Department defended its stance by stating “awareness is not a strategy.” The Trump administration has prompted the United States not to commemorate World AIDS Day for the first time in decades. Held on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day is a global recognition
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 2, 2025 The hair rollers beanie left fans divided on the vision of the fashion-forward hip-hop icon. The newest look from A$AP Rocky is raising eyebrows. The rapper, actor, and fashion trendsetter debuted a new beanie featuring foam hair rollers filled with fake hair. The father
by Nicki Donnelson, eFactoryAs the year draws to a close, business owners across the Springfield metro area are taking stock, reviewing goals, celebrating wins, and making plans for a stronger year ahead. The transition from one year to the next isn’t just about closing the books; it’s about setting the
by Dr. Travis ShawSpringfield Public Schools has invested more than $420 million since 2019 to improve quality learning environments and make all schools safer for students and staff. This work was guided by community input, a facility master plan and the district’s strategic plan. To review facility needs and help
by Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape? Velocity Banking Together started from our own journey of trying to understand money differently. My wife Michelle and I realized that traditional budgeting, debt payoff, and investing methods weren’t working for
by: Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?The inspiration for my podcast comes from nearly a decade in Miami’s radio scene, where I worked with Cox Radio Miami and co-hosted multicultural programs. Those experiences shaped my belief in
By Melesha Bailey, Love 4 Life Wellness How to protect your health, peace, and finances while celebrating the season with love and intention.“Wellness isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention.” The holidays are a time for family gatherings, laughter, music, food, and love. It’s a time we gather around the
By: Samuel Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape? Joe Budden, a former rapper who gained fame for his 2003 single “Pump It Up,” inspired our podcast. I was listening to his show one day and told my friend L, “We
SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) has awarded five local businesses with $5,000 grants through the 2025 ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development program. A check presentation ceremony was held on Friday, November 14, celebrating this year’s recipients and their contributions to downtown’s growing
By Tyler Drenon Hollywood likes clean endings. The hero beats the robots at the end, roll credits, humanity restored to its rightful pedestal. That’s fantasy.In the real world, we don’t get the decisive finale. We get coexistence. Permanent, messy, negotiated coexistence. And pretending otherwise is … well, fantasy.Robots aren’t a
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 2, 2025 The State Department defended its stance by stating “awareness is not a strategy.” The Trump administration has prompted the United States not to commemorate World AIDS Day for the first time in decades. Held on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day is a global recognition
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 2, 2025 The hair rollers beanie left fans divided on the vision of the fashion-forward hip-hop icon. The newest look from A$AP Rocky is raising eyebrows. The rapper, actor, and fashion trendsetter debuted a new beanie featuring foam hair rollers filled with fake hair. The father