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MLK National Park Hosts Event Honoring March On Washington

Dozens traveled to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta to gather and pay respects to the civil rights leader on Aug. 26, the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. In a special day of programming, the historic site featured 60-year-old footage of the event, including

Michael Jordan Is Now The Richest NBA Player Ever After Selling Hornets Franchise

After selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, NBA legend Michael Jordan’s net worth has reportedly skyrocketed to $3.5 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, that figure makes Jordan the richest NBA player in history. Black Enterprise reported that Jordan could pocket an estimated $2.7 billion from the

“A Guide to Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period”

by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Assisting someone with Medicare benefits before turning 65 involves understanding the enrollment process, available coverage options, and important deadlines. Here’s a guide with general steps to help you navigate the Medicare enrollment process: Medicare has specific enrollment periods, and it’s essential to

Aging Healthy and Gracefully: A Holistic Approach

by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance to bring attention to growing older positively and encourage proactive steps to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being as we age. Healthy lifestyle choices and behaviors contribute to a better quality of life

Phishing: fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages

by Heather Noggle UniteNews Contributing Writer If you catch a phish, will it feed you for a day? Maybe? It’s trying to steal something from you. Cybersecurity terms have English equivalents we can all relate to, so in this column, here are some common cybersecurity terms about the different types

Springfield Art Museum Acquires Interactive Sculpture By Hank Willis Thomas

Springfield, MO.  – The Springfield Art Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition and installation of the interactive sculpture Ernest and Ruth by Hank Willis Thomas. Thomas is a prominent contemporary Black artist who uses photography, sculpture, and installation work to explore issues of identity, history, race, class, and popular culture. Thomas was

New location offers expanded space for entrepreneurs

by Nicki Donnelson, UniteNews Contributing Writer In recent years, traditional office jobs have changed. Some changes can be traced to improved technology and a globalized economy. Other changes came as COVID-19 forced companies to accommodate remote work. During this evolution, the demand for coworking space spiked at Missouri State University’s

Winners of the 2023 Route 66 Talent Search Contest

Springfield, MO— Musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, baton twirlers, poets, magicians, and anyone else with a talent to share were invited to bring their skills to the Great Route 66 Talent Show at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. KY3 and the City of Springfield were proud to host the inaugural