John W. Boone, initially known as Willie, was born in a Union Army camp in Miami, Missouri, on May 17, 1864. His mother, Rachel Boone, was a former slave who worked as a cook in the camp. His father was William Belcher, the camp bugler. Rachel and her son moved

The cemetery board is having maintenance and cleaning done on veterans’ headstones in the cemetery. Wommack Monument will be doing the work. Unfortunately, the board cannot be responsible for cleaning and maintaining every family’s monument. If you are interested in having your family’s stone cleaned or reset while Wommack is

Gas getting too expensive? Looking to dump the pump for a while? Why not take a walk on one of Springfield’s expansive trails? I sat down to speak with Mary Kromrey, the executive Director for our local trails program, Ozarks Greenways. “Our mission is to build a trail system that

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been quoted as having said, “Violence is not the answer.” But undeniably, much of America (and the world for that matter) did not believe him. Looking back on the 20th Century, famed film director Martin Scorsese remarked: “Violence is not the answer,

In the heart of a retail business center, nestled between Dirt Bikes Unlimited and Marilyn Rose Hair & Beauty Bar, lies a hidden gem that’s been around for about 43 years—Louise’s Hair Boutique. “I came to Springfield and said, ‘What am I gonna do?’ Well, I love doing hair, so

To help fight the summer slump, take your kids to a Springfield-Greene County Library for a great slate of July performers. Be sure to pick up some books while there. Powwow with the American Indian Center of Springfield For all ages, join us at the Library Station on Tuesday, July

In 1844, Lewis Tutt was born in Marion, Arkansas to an enslaved Black woman, possibly named Millie, and her white owner, Hansford Tutt. The family was engaged in the Tutt-Everett War, a feud as bloodthirsty as the Hatfields and the McCoys. Hansford died in 1849. By the time of the

Local Juneteenth Events Lineup Juneteenth Community Celebration June 15, 2024 Springfield Expo Center 11 AM – 4 PM • Live Entertainment • Local Vendors Silver Springs Park Program & Projects Tour June 16, 2024 Silver Springs Park 10 AM -2 PM Enjoy a bag of popcorn while you tour. •

Mama G’s Soul Food gets a second location Downtown! Can’t decide on dinner? Why don’t we go and try Mama G’s Soul Food? Ask anyone with a good head on their shoulders, and they’ll say that their mom is the best cook they know. Gloria Hairston has been cooking all

Springfield, MO—The April Celebrate Life & Unity event honored living legends aged 90 years or older in the Springfield African American community. Approximately 100 guests came out to reconnect with friends and family, and to welcome new families to the community. There were vendors, door prizes, food, and games. A