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College ready to renovate historic Black church in Springfield into education center
A decade after closing its doors, a former African Methodist Episcopal Church at the corner of Benton Avenue and Central Street will soon start a new chapter. Drury University announced Wednesday that a significant restoration of the historic building is set to begin thanks to grants totaling more than $3 million and private donations. ...
Cutting race-based scholarships blocks path to college, students say
The Hechinger Report is a national nonprofit newsroom that reports on one topic: education. Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox. Consider supporting our stories and becoming a member today. On the first day of seventh grade, Elijah Brown clambered onto...
Travis Kelce had the correct response when asked if he loved a Chiefs announcer more than Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce got this one right about his girlfriend. No doubt about it. During a panel on Wednesday night with Kansas City Chiefs play-by-play announcer Mitch Holthus, the voice of the team told Kelce and his teammates that he loved them. Then, he glanced over at Kelce: “Do you love...
Comedian Rob Riggle to host Chiefs ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’ on opening night
The Kansas City Chiefs’ “World’s Largest Tailgate” will return on Thursday, September 5th, ahead of the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champions’ regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Actor and comedian Rob Riggle and broadcaster Hayley Lewis will co-host the event. Riggle, a well-known Chiefs fan,...
Puppies with deadly disease abandoned outside a Missouri shelter. They now need help
A bundle of sick puppies was ditched in front of a Missouri shelter. Now workers are trying to save them. Multiple dogs were infected with parvo — a canine virus that attacks the white blood cells and gastrointestinal tract of usually dogs between 6 and 20 weeks old, the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri in Springfield said in a Facebook post.
Former inmate says Puppies for Parole program has helped 'in every way possible'
JEFFERSON CITY − Just last year, a former offender was serving his 34th year in the Jefferson City Correctional Center, but now he’s out and helping to serve his community. The nonprofit Puppies for Parole allows selected offenders to train rescue dogs in collaboration with animal shelters and...
Liberty Tree dedicated in honor of county namesake, Sgt. William Jasper
Members of Sons of the American Revolution came from afar Friday to perform a ceremony dedicating the planting of a Liberty Tree in Webb City, just south of the Praying Hands statue. The event was part of the annual meeting of the South Central District of the Sons of the...
Chiefs Abruptly Cut 2023 Draft Pick After New Additions: Report
The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t messing around at the cornerback position. One day after cutting 2024 draft pick Kamal Hadden, KC is now choosing to waive 2023 seventh rounder Nic Jones as well. Per the NFL transaction log (via Chiefs Digest beat reporter Matt Derrick), Jones will be the...
Chris Jones Calls Chiefs Coach a 'Dictator' at Kickoff Event
Chiefs fans are all too familiar with their star defender Chris Jones and his wits when talking to the media. On Wednesday at the team's kickoff luncheon, the five-time Pro Bowler was in rare form. Trash-talking his coaches with his usual tongue-in-cheek attitude, Jones referred to defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as "a dictator".
Downtown Springfield movie theater will reopen this fall
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - An old theater is getting new life in downtown Springfield. What used to be Hollywood Theaters is undergoing major renovations and will reopen with a new name. “I’m very surprised,” said Christian Banks. He and Gabriel Price say they thought the old Hollywood Theatre...
Chiefs Boost Backfield With Addition Of AFC West Rival
The Kansas City Chiefs running back room just got even more crowded. Veteran ball carrier Samaje Perine inked a deal with the Chiefs on Wednesday, per Mike Garafolo on X. The former Cincinnati Bengals RB will remain in the AFC West after previously battling the Chiefs for four seasons (2019-2022). ...
Patriots Got a Steal by Claiming ‘Prototype’ off Waivers
Our players were claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots, the second-most in the NFL, but only linebacker Curtis Jacobs can be considered a steal. The former undrafted free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs fits what has long been the “prototype” for the Patriots at the position.
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