Marquez Williams always had an entrepreneurial mindset and knew he wanted to start his own business. But he wasn’t exactly sure what kind of business he wanted to run. He started a t-shirt business, a moving company and even started an Uber-like service before it was “Uber.” Then the road

Culp has celebrated his 100th birthday, a Springfield native and a long-time musician. Culp was a member of the Philharmonics, an acapella group that traces its roots to gospel music. The group toured in the 1950s and were mainstays on Ozarks Jubilee. Performing with acts seen on the Grand Ole

Kids – Start Your Summer Adventure at the Library! Adventures will abound during the 2024 Summer Reading Program. Great programs, performers, and so much more will kick-start everyone’s summer adventure. Beginning June 1, pick up a game board at any library branch or the Mobile Library, or log on to

By Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Writer For over two decades, Springfield’s Black History Summer Academy has been a beacon of education and empowerment, offering a week-long deep dive into African American studies. Held on the grounds of Drury University’s Lay Hall, located at 900 N Benton Ave, this annual event

By Paige Paxton UniteNews Contributing Writer Who is Gen Z? What do they need to make sure their professional lives are fulfilling in the Ozarks? These questions drive Jonathan Bell, CEO and founder of Bells Marketing Consultants. He aims to make southwest Missouri a place that Gen Z wants to

Samuel Knox UniteNews Staff Writer In the heart of the American Midwest lies a story of cultural heritage and community resilience that bridges the gap between two communities. Boley, Oklahoma is home to the nation’s oldest African American community-based rodeos in the country. It is a celebration of local citizens

Written by: Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator The History Museum on the Square Walter Majors, a Spanish American War veteran, built the first car made in Springfield in 1901. When he drove it around the Public Square, he was given a fine of $1.00 for going too fast. At that time Springfield

Join us in May for a wide variety of interesting programs for all ages. Here is just a sample: Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for families with kids K-12 at the Library Station. Celebrate Comic Book Day in this annual event with themed activities and

Written by: Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, History Museum on the Square Since prior to the American Revolution, Black Americans have fought in this country’s battles. Both free Blacks and those enslaved fought in the American Revolution. Some of the Black troops were armed soldiers, and others worked as teamsters or general