Former NFL defensive tackle Steve Warren, whose football career took him from the University of Nebraska to the Green Bay Packers, has been named to the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.      The 2026 class was announced May 12 during a press luncheon at Drury

Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. Owner. Salesperson. Hiring manager. Bookkeeper. Strategist. Problem-solver. But business owners do not have to navigate every challenge alone. Across Missouri, no-cost resources are available to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions, strengthen their businesses and find the funding and expertise they

For Christopher Huddleston, clothing is about more than fashion. It is a way to tell a story, celebrate community, and reconnect people to the place they call home. Through his clothing brand, The Field, Huddleston is turning his love for Springfield into a message of unity, resilience, and community pride.

The Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department is your gateway to the past. For decades, Local History & Genealogy has preserved Ozarks history and culture through expansive physical and digital collections, engaging exhibits and public programs. Staff also provide expert assistance to researchers of all experience levels, helping

     From smartphones and hearing aids to recording studios and baby monitors, microphones are essential to modern life. Yet many people may not know the name of the Black inventor whose groundbreaking work helped make these devices smaller, more affordable and widely accessible. James Edward Maceo West, an accomplished

By Samuel Knox, Understanding our family history can help us love more intentionally, communicate more honestly, and build healthier relationships for the future. Have you ever found yourself reacting to a disagreement with your partner in a way that reminds you of your parents? Perhaps you shut down when someone

Preserving the history and culture of the Ozarks is the charge of the Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. During May, experience stories of people, places and events that shaped the region and discover how those stories are being preserved and shared. Here is a sample of the

By Melissa Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist The everyday choices on your plate can either support your body—or slowly work against it. “Every meal is a choice: Are you feeding disease, or are you feeding health?” Have you ever heard “food is medicine?” Many people don’t fully understand what

By: UniteNews Staff Springfield, MO—Under the soft glow of chandeliers at Hickory Hills Country Club, just under 100 guests gathered in elegant black-tie fashion for an evening rooted in purpose, pride, and possibility. SAAB’s inaugural Heart of Champions Black Tie Gala was more than a celebration—it was a powerful reminder

By: UniteNews Staff On March 28, nearly a hundred people gathered for the NAACP Springfield 5th Annual Women’s History Celebration, creating an atmosphere that felt both respectful and genuine. The event was held at the National Avenue Christian Church. This year’s theme, “Rising Together, Because of Her, We Can,” was