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'Mayor of Commercial Street' announces plan to run for Springfield mayor in April
A longtime Commercial Street advocate and former Springfield City Council member has announced plans to run for mayor in the April election. On the first day election packets were available to pick up, Mary Collette was among those ready to file their candidacy for the April ballot. Collette, who served as councilwoman for eight years in the early 2000s, has remained in public service since then, particularly with her involvement on Commercial Street. Collette serves as president...
Springfield Veterans Day Parade returning in 2024 after 6-year hiatus
After a nearly six-year hiatus, the Springfield Veterans Day Parade is back. The public procession will return at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 — two days before Veterans Day — and twist through the downtown. It will start on East Trafficway Street in front of the Jordan Valley Ice Park. Lori Rook, attorney and...
Red hot Zizzers sweep Central in volleyball
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–High School volleyball Monday night, 18 match winner West Plains paying a visit to Central at the “Pit”. The Zizzers came out of the gate on a roll to take a commanding 11-7 lead thanks to strong play at the net. Like this well placed kill by Ella Orr. But the Bulldogs fought back. […]
Ozarks Coffee Trail launches for fourth year in a row
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Back for its fourth year, the Ozarks Coffee Trail promises a new twist that will only be available during the 2024-2025 season. The annual event will kick off on International Coffee Day on Oct. 1, and according to a press release from the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), each participating coffee […]
Carl Junction Volleyball shuts out Hillcrest 3-0
CARL JUNCTION, MO – The Carl Junction Bulldogs came into the evening yet to lose a game throughout their season so far with a 12-0 record as they hosted the 5-6-3 Hillcrest Hornets. The Bulldogs took set one 25-21 and had an early lead in set two, but clawing their way back was the Hornets. […]
Previewing the race for Missouri’s 135th District
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — In Missouri’s 135th District, Democratic incumbent Betsy Fogle is hoping to be elected for a third consecutive term. Republican challenger Michael Hasty is hoping to flip the district back to the GOP for the first time since Fogle was elected in 2020. OzarksFirst spoke to both candidates weeks ahead of the election […]
Republic Sports 10-02-2024
McCracken’s six touchdowns power Republic past Joplin. Preston McCracken ran for 327 yards and six touchdowns as Republic outlasted Joplin 49-38 Friday night. The Tigers racked up 501 rushing yards without completing a pass in a game that saw six lead changes. “It’s all up front every single time,”...
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