Springfield, MO -The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA), awarded 10 grants for Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses at a news conference on Friday, September 13, at 10 a.m. at Mama G’s Kitchen. The grants are part of the ASCEND – Advancing Springfield, Missour’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking

Have you ever felt stuck? Like the system isn’t working for you, or that opportunities are just out of reach? Many people face challenges when it comes to financial security and career advancement. One solution is to explore the path of entrepreneurship, which allows you to set your own hours,

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a crucial period to bring awareness about the impact of breast cancer, how early detection lessens its impact, and the need for preventive care. Many Black women will face barriers in breast cancer detection, treatment, and survival. But we, as a community, can

Desegregating the schools seems like a simple concept: all children regardless of race being able to learn together, having the same educational opportunities. This concept was at the core of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The actual process of desegregation was not always so straightforward. Springfield Public

Springfield Public Schools will honor two outstanding graduates by inducting them into the 2024 Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 4. Each year, SPS chooses alumni who have achieved success in their profession, contributed to their community or distinguished themselves in ways that make them inspirational examples for current SPS

Andre Pascoe, an accomplished insurance agent with nearly a decade of experience, has joined the Country Financial team. Pascoe brings a proven track record in a full range of coverage options for individuals and businesses. He specializes in high cash value whole life insurance, utilizing the infinite banking concept—a strategy

Meet the Library’s New Executive DirectorMeet Ed Walton, the newly appointed Springfield-Greene County Library District Executive Director, from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Library Center auditorium. Ed will be available to answer questions and share information and graphics on the current construction projects at the Library Center, Midtown

Missouri State University was founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School. Normal Schools trained teachers. By the end of 1905, there were six State of Missouri normal schools: five for white students and one for Black. White students could go to the closest institution thereby keeping down costs.

Seymour Apple Festival This three-day long festival is all apple-themed. September 12–14 Seymour, Missouri Admission is free Japanese Fall Festival Celebrate Japanese culture and Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan at the Japanese Fall Festival. September 6–8 Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Tickets sold at the door of the festival.

The legacy of Springfield inventor Walter “Duck” Major lives on, at least in spirit, through the Walter Major’s Classic Car Club. Founded in 1983 by Abraham Clark, the club aimed to honor Major’s pioneering work in automotive history. The Springfield native is credited with building the city’s first gas-powered automobile.