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Are Your Firearms Safely Stored from Children?By Francine Pratt | CPO Contributing Writer Too many times we hear about a young person finding a loaded gun andinjuring others or themselves.The devastation for that adult who left the firearm in reach or the family who has to continue to live after such tragedies
Family Curriculum Nights Build Connection and Confidenceby Dr. Nicole Holt, Deputy Superintendent of Academics Across the district, a new initiative is bringing Springfield Public Schools families and schools closer together—one engaging lesson at a time. Site-based Family Curriculum Academies are transforming how SPS families experience learning, offering a window into
Reprinted from 39th Annual Induction Ceremony program booklet. October 7, 2025Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025Era of Excellence Award: Central High School 1961-1963 Coach Jim Ball’s Central Bulldogs in the early 1960s were the talk of the town with a fast-paced club with great fire-power and
There’s a lot of weight that comes with being the first to do something. And when you’re Black and a woman, that weight is exponentially heavier. Kamala Harris, who is no stranger to the weight and scrutiny that comes with being the first Black woman to not only become Vice
After a last-minute mistaken text invite first brought them together in 2016, Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench’s viral Thanksgiving tradition is reaching a major milestone. This year marks the 10th time the unlikely duo will sit down and share a meal for the November holiday—and they’re celebrating big with a
The Democratic Party is divided after eight Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted with Republicans to reopen the government after a historic 40-day shutdown that left millions of families without SNAP benefits and thousands of federal workers without pay. Despite the economic harm caused by the shutdown, Democrats were initially
“Did Brandy just announce plans for a residency?” That’s the question thousands of fans were asking after the Los Angeles stop of the “The Boy Is Mine Tour,” Brandy and Monica’s long-awaited on-stage reunion. In a moment captured by fans, Brandy stood next to Monica, visibly emotional, as she thanked
The flight cancellations at airports across the U.S. are expected to persist even after the government shutdown ends. The Federal Aviation Administration has reduced flights as some air traffic controllers — unpaid for weeks — have stopped showing up for work. The Senate took a first step toward ending the shutdown Sunday, but final
by Mary Spiller November 10, 2025 The president became the first sitting leader in nearly 50 years to attend a regular-season NFL matchup, sparking mixed reactions from fans and players alike. President Donald Trump made a high-profile appearance at Sunday’s Washington Commanders game, becoming the first sitting president in nearly
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court’s 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. Davis had been