Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
By Rachel Munday Downtown Springfield is about to come alive with the sound of jazz. On Saturday, September 27, the Downtown Jazz Takeover will transform the city center into an all-day music experience, featuring performances across multiple stages and venues. From free concerts to a show at the Gillioz Center
By Drs. Ron and Cicely Woodard As we prepare to take our oldest son back to Morehouse College for his second year, I have been reflecting on the impact that college has had on him as a person. After just nine months on a college campus, Jonathan came back with
The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) are now accepting applications for the next round of ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development. This strategic initiative supports small business growth in the heart of the city, with five $5,000 grants available for new or existing businesses with (or planning) a
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.com July is often a time of joy, sunny days, family get-togethers, and the excitement of fireworks lighting up the sky. But this year, July has brought me into a deeper season of reflection. I’m
By Dr. Cicely Woodard Co-Author of Keeping the Stars Aligned: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Raising Morale in Relationships (2014) When Ron and I first met in 2001, he was a teacher, and I was in graduate school studying mathematics education. I was on the road to becoming a teacher
By Mary Gartner | Staff Writer When Dulcinea “Dulcie” Lane walks through the doors of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri, she carries with her more than professional expertise. She brings a quiet reverence, a listening ear, and a deep understanding of the sacred space between grief and healing. As
By Nicki Donnelson | efactory A powerful opportunity is coming to the Springfield Greene County area again this fall for anyone ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Starting this September, the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp—part of the programming offered through the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO)—will help new
By Tyler Drenon | Editor Pitt Technology Group This isn’t just another tech fad. What’s unfolding right now with artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live and work. In some ways, it is reminiscent of the dot-com boom of the late ’90s: chaotic, overhyped, misunderstood, and completely unavoidable. Back then,
The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects Talks Career, Comedy, and Coping Through Creativity By Samuel G. Knox | UniteNews Staff Writer Actor and comedian Michael Winslow is currently performing in Branson, Missouri at the Columns Theater. His shows run Monday through Thursday at 5:00 PM, from June 1 to September
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration, to be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special event honors the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument created in his memory.
By Rachel Munday Downtown Springfield is about to come alive with the sound of jazz. On Saturday, September 27, the Downtown Jazz Takeover will transform the city center into an all-day music experience, featuring performances across multiple stages and venues. From free concerts to a show at the Gillioz Center
By Drs. Ron and Cicely Woodard As we prepare to take our oldest son back to Morehouse College for his second year, I have been reflecting on the impact that college has had on him as a person. After just nine months on a college campus, Jonathan came back with
The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) are now accepting applications for the next round of ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development. This strategic initiative supports small business growth in the heart of the city, with five $5,000 grants available for new or existing businesses with (or planning) a
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.com July is often a time of joy, sunny days, family get-togethers, and the excitement of fireworks lighting up the sky. But this year, July has brought me into a deeper season of reflection. I’m
By Dr. Cicely Woodard Co-Author of Keeping the Stars Aligned: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Raising Morale in Relationships (2014) When Ron and I first met in 2001, he was a teacher, and I was in graduate school studying mathematics education. I was on the road to becoming a teacher
By Mary Gartner | Staff Writer When Dulcinea “Dulcie” Lane walks through the doors of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri, she carries with her more than professional expertise. She brings a quiet reverence, a listening ear, and a deep understanding of the sacred space between grief and healing. As
By Nicki Donnelson | efactory A powerful opportunity is coming to the Springfield Greene County area again this fall for anyone ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Starting this September, the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp—part of the programming offered through the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO)—will help new
By Tyler Drenon | Editor Pitt Technology Group This isn’t just another tech fad. What’s unfolding right now with artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live and work. In some ways, it is reminiscent of the dot-com boom of the late ’90s: chaotic, overhyped, misunderstood, and completely unavoidable. Back then,
The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects Talks Career, Comedy, and Coping Through Creativity By Samuel G. Knox | UniteNews Staff Writer Actor and comedian Michael Winslow is currently performing in Branson, Missouri at the Columns Theater. His shows run Monday through Thursday at 5:00 PM, from June 1 to September
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration, to be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special event honors the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument created in his memory.