Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
By Dr. Ben Hackenwerth School choice has been a hotly debated topic since the 1990s. Simply put, school choice allows parents to select an educational setting outside of their assigned public school district. Proponents argue that school choice options such as school voucher programs, charter schools, and education savings accounts,
As told by Yvette Jenkins McDaniel, Edited by Samuel Knox My name is Yvette Jenkins McDaniel. I was born and raised here in Springfield, Missouri. My mother, Shirley Blakely, and her sister, Hester Thomas, told me this story one Halloween night — I want to say back in 1975.My mother,
By Juviar Fewell, Edited by Samuel Knox I’m a Springfield, Missouri native, and I’ve lived here pretty much my whole life. I went to Kickapoo High School.Growing up, I never really felt like I fit into the typical mold when it came to football, basketball, and things like that. Instead,
When Sadie, a 52-year-old mother of three, found a small lump in her breast, she almost ignored it due to her busy life caring for her aged parents and her family. After finally scheduling a mammogram, she learned that she had breast cancer. Thankfully, it was caught early, and after
By Francine Pratt Firearms are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 -19 and adults under age 25. CoxHealth’s data shows they cared for an average of 36 accidental injuries mainly caused by hunting accidents and children playing with firearms. They provided care for an average of three
By Samuel KnoxThe 10th Annual Unity on Division St. celebration is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 1900 W. Nichols St. in Nichols Park. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public.Event organizer Steve Williams says this year’s theme is: “Uniting all people under the
By Katherine Proctor Helping small business owners and entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses locally is the focus of the second annual SGF Business Lab on October 15 at the efactory’s Jay Wasson Idea Loft. This half day workshop-style event helps entrepreneurs turn their idea into reality by providing practical
By Samuel KnoxComedian DeAbre Triplett—better known as Sugah-Man—has been making audiences laugh for nearly 25 years. After taking a break from the stage due to health challenges and other personal matters, he’s now back and ready to shake up the comedy scene in Springfield.“I’ve noticed that Springfield has a different vibe
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, history came alive in downtown Springfield as community members, local leaders, and advocates gathered to honor the legacy of Milly Sawyers with the unveiling of the latest marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail. The ceremony, held at the corner of Boonville and Water
Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than
By Dr. Ben Hackenwerth School choice has been a hotly debated topic since the 1990s. Simply put, school choice allows parents to select an educational setting outside of their assigned public school district. Proponents argue that school choice options such as school voucher programs, charter schools, and education savings accounts,
As told by Yvette Jenkins McDaniel, Edited by Samuel Knox My name is Yvette Jenkins McDaniel. I was born and raised here in Springfield, Missouri. My mother, Shirley Blakely, and her sister, Hester Thomas, told me this story one Halloween night — I want to say back in 1975.My mother,
By Juviar Fewell, Edited by Samuel Knox I’m a Springfield, Missouri native, and I’ve lived here pretty much my whole life. I went to Kickapoo High School.Growing up, I never really felt like I fit into the typical mold when it came to football, basketball, and things like that. Instead,
When Sadie, a 52-year-old mother of three, found a small lump in her breast, she almost ignored it due to her busy life caring for her aged parents and her family. After finally scheduling a mammogram, she learned that she had breast cancer. Thankfully, it was caught early, and after
By Francine Pratt Firearms are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 -19 and adults under age 25. CoxHealth’s data shows they cared for an average of 36 accidental injuries mainly caused by hunting accidents and children playing with firearms. They provided care for an average of three
By Samuel KnoxThe 10th Annual Unity on Division St. celebration is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 1900 W. Nichols St. in Nichols Park. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public.Event organizer Steve Williams says this year’s theme is: “Uniting all people under the
By Katherine Proctor Helping small business owners and entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses locally is the focus of the second annual SGF Business Lab on October 15 at the efactory’s Jay Wasson Idea Loft. This half day workshop-style event helps entrepreneurs turn their idea into reality by providing practical
By Samuel KnoxComedian DeAbre Triplett—better known as Sugah-Man—has been making audiences laugh for nearly 25 years. After taking a break from the stage due to health challenges and other personal matters, he’s now back and ready to shake up the comedy scene in Springfield.“I’ve noticed that Springfield has a different vibe
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, history came alive in downtown Springfield as community members, local leaders, and advocates gathered to honor the legacy of Milly Sawyers with the unveiling of the latest marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail. The ceremony, held at the corner of Boonville and Water
Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than