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Embracing the Autumn Season With Thankfulness

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer   As the leaves begin to change colors and the air becomes crisp, fall provides a perfect backdrop for reflection and gratitude. The season encourages us to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures, cultivating a sense of thankfulness for all that is good

Great leaders look for opportunities to change, evolve, adapt

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer   They say the only constant is change, and for us, that’s exciting. Being that efactory serves startups, entrepreneurs, and employers across the region, we are surrounded by people looking to approach the world differently. In addition to helping startups, we’ve served local companies

How Well Do You Know Dr. Kimberly Berry

Reprinted from the Ozarks Technical Community College Employee Newsletter Describe what you do at OTC in 50 words or less. I serve as the chair of Communication and World Languages.  In my position, I oversee instruction for courses in the areas of Communication, ASL, French, Journalism, and Spanish.  I also

Women’s Medical Respite plans first Annual Fundraiser Celebration Event

Springfield, MO—Women’s Medical Respite: Recuperative Care for Medically Fragile Unsheltered Women invites you to our First Annual Fundraising Celebration: Rising Up to Build Healthy Lives. This event held at Pythian Castle promises to be an afternoon of entertainment and enjoyment, with music by Brecka Henderson and The Melody Room and

From Kickboxing Champion to Trainer & Mentor

Roni Lewis started boxing at the age of nine, inspired by his older brother. Lewis fell in love with the sport and pursued it for 33 years, turning professional at the age of twenty-one. He fought in locations such as Oklahoma and Las Vegas, achieving a world ranking of 13th

Lincoln Music

By: Joan Hampton-Porter Curator History Museum on the Square There was a long history of music education in the schools once designated for Black Springfieldians. The crown jewel of the music program was the New Lincoln band (1946-1955). The development of the band was built on a strong tradition of

Visit the Holiday Store Where Kids Can Afford to Shop!

Kids love giving holiday gifts that they’ve bought all by themselves, and they can find the perfect gifts – and kid-friendly prices – for family, friends and teachers at the Library’s annual Holiday Store. The Between Friends Gift Shop staffers have stocked special holiday stores with useful and fun items

Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila Becomes The ‘Spirit Of The Atlanta Hawks’

Comedian Kevin Hart has partnered with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks to make his Gran Coramino tequila the “Spirit of the Atlanta Hawks.” Hart and his partner, 11th-generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann, announced their latest collaboration for their ultra-premium tequila. Both parties have agreed to a multiyear partnership that will

FBI Tapped To Reinvestigate ‘Godfather Of Soul’ James Brown’s Death

Legendary entertainer James Brown’s death has resurfaced questions and allegations, and CNN reported that missing evidence in the case has been found. Now Brown’s estate’s attorneys are asking the FBI to intervene. The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office in Atlanta has reportedly located potential evidence turned over to them in