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Springfield NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet and Call for Nominations

by Jase Vorel UniteNews Contributing Writer   Our local chapter of the NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 28th, in the Doubletree Hotel on Glenstone. This year’s banquet will feature Dwayne Proctor, Ph.D., as keynote speaker. “It’s been a wonderful turnout since COVID restrictions have been

Innovate SOMO prepares Missourians for careers in high-tech field

by Dr John Stapelton, UniteNews Contributing Writer Across Missouri, the fastest-growing job categories and companies are in the technology field. Also throughout the state, there’s a major deficit in the supply of individuals educated and prepared to tackle those positions. This is even more true in smaller metros and rural

7th Annual Unity on Division Street is Oct 7

Springfield, MO—  The 7th annual Unity on Division gathering is coming up! Come by Smith Park on October 7th for live music, hot food, games for the kids, and special presentations from our local ministers. The Unity on Division project started in 2013 with the guiding question: “Why do people

Pitts Chapel Pastor Hopes to Connect with more people

Springfield, MO— Pastor Tracey Wolff, pastor of the Historic Pitts Chapel on 600 N. Benton Ave., added Grace United Methodist Church on 600 S. Jefferson Ave. to her pastoral duties in July. The United Methodist bishop in Missouri, Rev. Robert Farr, asked Wolff to accept the second ministerial appointment. Given

Explore the paranormal, Ghost Stories and Senior Scams, all at the Library

Join us for Oh, The Horror!, a series of activities that explore the paranormal with stories about mysterious hauntings and forgotten tales of spirits in these programs. Haunting Ozarks Tales & Ghost Stories on Tuesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Library Center Auditorium.  The storied history of the

COGIC recognizes Clark for her dedication and of support of the Department of Women

Springfield, MO—Last month Gertha Clark, Assistant Supervisor of the Women’s Department of the Church Of God In Christ received a plaque of recognition. Clark was recognized for her support and dedication to the Department of Women under the Missouri Western Second Jurisdiction. The plaque was presented by Sanctuary of Praise

Berry is inducted into Hall of Fame

Springfield, MO—Moses Berry is one of five inductees who was selected into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2023. The inductees are citizens with a connection to the state of Missouri who serve as examples of global citizens. They define the essence of public affairs and have acted consistently

We need your help finding old photos, in and around Silver Springs Park

Springfield, MO— Last year, Plotline, A Girl Like Me, Timmons Hall, and the UniteNews Publication collaborated on a project to highlight the historic ParkDay Reunion Celebration and Silver Springs Park. The ParkDay Reunion Celebration is one of the longest-running African American events in Springfield. Traditionally celebrated on the first weekend

Data Breach affects citizens across the state of Missouri

by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer MOVEit seems like an exercise program.  Instead, it’s a file transfer software that helps companies – and governments – automate file transfers.  Think Dropbox to automatically send things here and there securely and on schedule. MOVEit’s the product of Ipswitch, or Progress Software. Ipswitch has

Springfield NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet and Call for Nominations

by Jase Vorel UniteNews Contributing Writer   Our local chapter of the NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 28th, in the Doubletree Hotel on Glenstone. This year’s banquet will feature Dwayne Proctor, Ph.D., as keynote speaker. “It’s been a wonderful turnout since COVID restrictions have been

Innovate SOMO prepares Missourians for careers in high-tech field

by Dr John Stapelton, UniteNews Contributing Writer Across Missouri, the fastest-growing job categories and companies are in the technology field. Also throughout the state, there’s a major deficit in the supply of individuals educated and prepared to tackle those positions. This is even more true in smaller metros and rural

7th Annual Unity on Division Street is Oct 7

Springfield, MO—  The 7th annual Unity on Division gathering is coming up! Come by Smith Park on October 7th for live music, hot food, games for the kids, and special presentations from our local ministers. The Unity on Division project started in 2013 with the guiding question: “Why do people

Pitts Chapel Pastor Hopes to Connect with more people

Springfield, MO— Pastor Tracey Wolff, pastor of the Historic Pitts Chapel on 600 N. Benton Ave., added Grace United Methodist Church on 600 S. Jefferson Ave. to her pastoral duties in July. The United Methodist bishop in Missouri, Rev. Robert Farr, asked Wolff to accept the second ministerial appointment. Given

Explore the paranormal, Ghost Stories and Senior Scams, all at the Library

Join us for Oh, The Horror!, a series of activities that explore the paranormal with stories about mysterious hauntings and forgotten tales of spirits in these programs. Haunting Ozarks Tales & Ghost Stories on Tuesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Library Center Auditorium.  The storied history of the

COGIC recognizes Clark for her dedication and of support of the Department of Women

Springfield, MO—Last month Gertha Clark, Assistant Supervisor of the Women’s Department of the Church Of God In Christ received a plaque of recognition. Clark was recognized for her support and dedication to the Department of Women under the Missouri Western Second Jurisdiction. The plaque was presented by Sanctuary of Praise

Berry is inducted into Hall of Fame

Springfield, MO—Moses Berry is one of five inductees who was selected into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2023. The inductees are citizens with a connection to the state of Missouri who serve as examples of global citizens. They define the essence of public affairs and have acted consistently

We need your help finding old photos, in and around Silver Springs Park

Springfield, MO— Last year, Plotline, A Girl Like Me, Timmons Hall, and the UniteNews Publication collaborated on a project to highlight the historic ParkDay Reunion Celebration and Silver Springs Park. The ParkDay Reunion Celebration is one of the longest-running African American events in Springfield. Traditionally celebrated on the first weekend

Data Breach affects citizens across the state of Missouri

by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer MOVEit seems like an exercise program.  Instead, it’s a file transfer software that helps companies – and governments – automate file transfers.  Think Dropbox to automatically send things here and there securely and on schedule. MOVEit’s the product of Ipswitch, or Progress Software. Ipswitch has