Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
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
LeTroy West, Lameeka Jefferies and Lawerence Crockett 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
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
Accelerating business, tech and career opportunities for the people of MissouriBy Chrystal Irons | efactoryFor many small business owners, securing capital is one of the toughest steps in starting or growing a company. Despite talent, vision, and drive, barriers often stand in the way of obtaining the financing needed to succeed. Five
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.comIn a world buzzing with pressure, uncertainty, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel like the keys to a better life are hidden in a complex diet plan, a bigger paycheck, or a miracle
By Tyler Drenon | UniteNews Contributing Writer Everyone wants to “learn AI” right now, which is sort of like saying you want to “learn electricity.” It’s too broad to be useful. The trick isn’t to learn AI; it’s to learn how to work with it, direct it, and build things that use
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
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
LeTroy West, Lameeka Jefferies and Lawerence Crockett 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
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
Accelerating business, tech and career opportunities for the people of MissouriBy Chrystal Irons | efactoryFor many small business owners, securing capital is one of the toughest steps in starting or growing a company. Despite talent, vision, and drive, barriers often stand in the way of obtaining the financing needed to succeed. Five
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.comIn a world buzzing with pressure, uncertainty, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel like the keys to a better life are hidden in a complex diet plan, a bigger paycheck, or a miracle
By Tyler Drenon | UniteNews Contributing Writer Everyone wants to “learn AI” right now, which is sort of like saying you want to “learn electricity.” It’s too broad to be useful. The trick isn’t to learn AI; it’s to learn how to work with it, direct it, and build things that use
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