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No excuse in-person absentee voting for Missouri Primary Election begins Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller is reminding registered voters that no-excuse in-person absentee voting in the county will begin on Tuesday, July 23 until the day before the General Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Absentee voting will be available at the Greene County Elections Center at 1126 N. Boonville Ave. Monday […]
Bluegrass jam at Turners Station Mercantile offers notes to enjoy
TURNERS - It sounds like bluegrass – and looks like it too, given the group with banjos, guitars and fiddles in hand beneath the slowly setting sun – but the music they play isn’t the only point of connection visible at Turners Station Mercantile. There are also...
Back to School Bash and Tax-free Weekend coming soon
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In less than one month, the largest school district in Missouri will be back in class. Springfield Public Schools starts on Monday, August 19, 2024, and in anticipation of the new school year, the Back to School Bash, as well as the Missouri and Arkansas Tax-Free weekend, are coming up. On Saturday, […]
Ozarks blood inventory at historic low. Center seeks immediate donations
The Ozarks' sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to area healthcare facilities is encouraging eligible donors to give blood immediately, according to a press release. The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says that blood inventory levels are at a historic low, with a less than one-day supply available. The CBCO has not experienced a shortage like this in over two years, according to Michelle Teter, CBCO media relations representative. ...
MSU football picked to finish 9th in the Valley, 11 Bears earn preseason honors
ST. LOUIS — Eleven Missouri State football standouts were honored Monday (July 22) on the Preseason All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Team, the league announced. Leading the way for the Bears were first-team honoree Grant Burkett (P, Joplin, Mo.) and second-teamers Darion Smith (DL, St. Louis, Mo.), P.J. Hall (S, Little Rock, Ark.) and Todric McGee (S, Wichita, Kan.). MoState also landed seven honorable mention picks, including Caden Bolz (LS, Overland Park, Kan.), Jacardia Wright (RB, Decatur, Ill.), Jmariyae Robinson (WR, Cocoa, Fla.), Cash Hudson (OL, Tulsa, Okla.), Hutson Lillibridge (OL, St. Louis, Mo.), Tahj Chambers (LB, Arlington, Texas) and Avery Powell (CB, East Orange, N.J.).
Amarillo Sod Poodles take weekend series from Springfield to open homestand
It seemed like a fresh start helped the Amarillo Sod Poodles significantly last weekend. Now the question is if that can be sustained for the next six days under very favorable circumstances. After four days off from Texas League play due to the All-Star break, the Sod Poodles returned to...
D-Day veteran, Springfield businessperson Jack Hamlin dies
Jack Hamlin, a World War II D-Day veteran who contributed to the local business and government sectors, has died. He was 102. Hamlin died July 20, according to his obituary posted to GormanScharpf.com. Graveside services are scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. on July 24 at Maple Park Cemetery.
See “A Magical Cirque Christmas” in November at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University welcomes “A Magical Cirque Christmas” to Juanita K. Hammons Hall in November. “A Magical Cirque Christmas” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 26 for a variety show filled with performances to holiday music. Tickets for the show range from $39 to $99 and go on sale […]
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, July 15-19
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations for July 15-19. 4D’S EATS LLC – COUNTY View History91 S MAIN ST FAIR GROVE Map it7/15/2024 12:50:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: ActiveNo violations observed during inspection.Priority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 0 ABELARDOS MEXICAN FRESH – CITY View History948 S GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it7/18/2024 2:20:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active Priority […]
Donation by area corporation is expected to increase safety for first responders
This is the time of year when many people are out enjoying the area’s lakes and rivers. But activities like boating or swimming don’t come without risk, and sometimes emergency services need to be called in. Bob Patterson, executive director of Mercy’s EMS program, said they respond to...
Beat the heat at the Library with a dance party, garden tour or Scooby-Doo investigation
Beat the summer heat and discover new interests at the Library. From a children’s dance party and a mystery quest for tweens to a garden tour and events focusing on photography and local volunteer opportunities, we’ve got something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up: Celia's Sing-Along Dance Party Celia's world-famous,...
Monday, July 22: Cool summer pattern fading away
Good Monday morning! It was a cloudy and cool finish to the weekend on Sunday with spotty showers to start the day. Today will be similar with stray showers possible. Partly cloudy skies this afternoon with light winds should make for a pleasant day in the low 80s. Chances for spotty showers will fade by […]
From the Darkroom: Quilts honoring Ozarks loved ones part of 1991 AIDS Project exhibit
In this March 29, 1991 photo from the News-Leader, Gary Hoggard, executive director of AIDS Project of the Ozarks, displays two of more than 500 quilts from The Names Project that were coming to the Ozarks as part of an exhibit at Southwest Missouri State University and sponsored by AIDS Project of the Ozarks. ...
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