Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
by Kandiss Edwards September 17, 2025 At the end of September, eligible residents will begin receiving funds. No application is required. Some New Yorkers can expect a financial boost this fall. New York is preparing to send a one-time inflation refund check to more than 8 million residents. The boon
The House passed legislation Tuesday that would overhaul how youth who commit crimes are prosecuted in the District of Columbia as congressional Republicans mobilized behind President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital. One of the bills, called the “DC Crimes Act,” would lower the age of
The Trump administration is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the University of California in an attempt to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by faculty, staff, student organizations and every labor union representing UC workers. The lawsuit comes weeks
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, history came alive in downtown Springfield as community members, local leaders, and advocates gathered to honor the legacy of Milly Sawyers with the unveiling of the latest marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail. The ceremony, held at the corner of Boonville and Water
Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than
Grief does weird things. For some, it leads to heartfelt tributes and quiet reflection. For Candace Owens, it has sparked a loud and controversial detour into conspiracy theories. The conservative commentator is under fire after using her YouTube channel to suggest that Charlie Kirk’s killing last week in Utah was
Lori Harvey spent years knowing something was wrong with her body, only to be told nothing was. “I’ve been so frustrated. I’ve been going to my gynecologist because I’ve just been feeling like something’s off in my body,” Harvey said on the “SheMD with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice
By Melesha Bailey September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a disease that affects millions of men and disproportionately impacts Black men. The urgency of this issue is underscored by the fact that black males face a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, being diagnosed at a later stage, and dying
By Rachel Munday Downtown Springfield is about to come alive with the sound of jazz. On Saturday, September 27, the Downtown Jazz Takeover will transform the city center into an all-day music experience, featuring performances across multiple stages and venues. From free concerts to a show at the Gillioz Center
President Donald Trump revived his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, setting up a political and legal battle in the Democratic-controlled city and state of Illinois. “I’m going to Chicago early,” Trump said at the White House on Tuesday as he left for the U.K. The president said