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New Missouri State University president starts first day on the job
Missouri State University’s 12th president, Dr. Richard Williams, got started on the job Monday. In a promotional video, Williams talked about first steps in office: “I’m looking forward to becoming a regular on campus and in Springfield. I’ll be spending the next several months on listening tours in Springfield and across the state, meeting with university leaders, faculty staff, students and alumni, as well as community and state leaders.”
How Cuonzo Martin built the Missouri State basketball roster with a group of 'winners'
Cuonzo Martin's busy offseason while retaking over as Missouri State's head men's basketball coach saw him add 14 new faces to the Bears' roster with only two returning from the final team coached by Dana Ford. Nine of his newcomers have college experience, whether from the Division I or junior college level, and he added a few young players to jumpstart a program that went 17-16 last year and still hasn't been to the NCAA Tournament since...
MSU board of governors' 1st female president Ramona McQueary has died
Ramona McQueary, the first female president of Missouri State University's Board of Governors, died Saturday, June 29, at 93 years old, according to her family. While she graduated from what was then Southwest Missouri State University in May 1952, she and her husband, Frederick "Fred" M. McQueary, never really left the university. "I sometimes...
Former MLB pitcher hired to lead Cape Central baseball
Cape Central High School’s search for a new baseball coach ended as soon as July began. Former Major League pitcher Matt Palmer has been hired to be the Tigers' new head coach, as announced on Tuesday, July 2. Palmer, a Caruthersville native, previously served as the head coach of...
Summer league keeps Drury national champ close to the game and program he loves
The beauty of basketball is that you can play it during any stage of life. “I feel it the next day… so it is tough but it still is fun,” said former national champion Drury basketball player Brandon Lockhart. For Lockhart, basketball was a stage of life. He...
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, June 24-28
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations for June 24-28. 7 BREW DRIVE THRU COFFEE – CITY View History2317 N GLENSTONE AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it6/24/2024 4:25:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active Priority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 1 Observed: Water temp at hand washing sink 78 degrees F AMAZIN’ ASIAN – CITY View History2941 E BATTLEFIELD RD SPRINGFIELD Map […]
Pitt State Commit Spencer Ward Earns Linebacker & Defensive Back Player of the Year Honors
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Pitt State football commit Spencer Ward was named the Football Linebackers & Defensive Backs Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. The future Gorilla had a massive senior season with the Nixa Eagles. He racked up 152 total tackles, with 107 of those being solo tackles. He also had two […]
Flourish Networking for Women - Springfield, MO
To FLOURISH means to "Grow Well" and to "Be Very Successful". That is exactly what The Flourish Network and Flourish Networking for Women meet-ups, and events are all about. We are a non-compete business network for women. At our meet-ups and events, there will only be one business type represented per event, and per attendee. We are not a membership organization and registration is on a "first come first served basis". Our network is all about growing in a noncompetitive and non-aggressive atmosphere. Our focus is "selfless networking", because we understand the principle of supporting others in growing first, and in doing so we all grow by default. We also believe in supporting our area communities through giving back to local charity organizations in order that others too may Flourish.
New leader of Springfield MSTA steps up outreach to teachers, visibility in SPS
The new president of a nonprofit teacher organization that has long operated in the Springfield district — but had grown quiet of late — spoke at the school board meeting Tuesday to introduce himself and vow to show up at more meetings. The Missouri State Teachers Association has been active in Springfield Public...
Cardinals Feature Two Minor League Pitchers of the Week
Springfield’s Cooper Hjerpe repeats from last week in the Texas League and is joined by Leonel Sequera, the top pitcher in the Florida Complex League from June 24-30. Minor League Baseball announced on Monday (July 1) that Springfield Cardinals starting pitcher Cooper Hjerpe has been named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 24 – 30. It’s the third time this season a Cardinal has won a weekly award, including his own (June 17-23) and Nathan Church’s honor (April 15-21).
Greene County Courts' case management systems remain down following electrical failure
Update: As of Tuesday afternoon, the Greene County Courts' electronic case management system was restored. An electrical failure is affecting courts across the state, including in Greene County. On Sunday, an electrical failure damaged computer equipment at one of Missouri's judiciary data centers. As a result, various systems, including the heavily-used Case.net website, have...
Documentary to feature Holocaust survivor with Paragould ties
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A Holocaust survivor’s story will be immortalized through film. On Monday, B&B Productions, a California production company, announced the fourth film in its series Generation to Generation, will be filmed in Paragould and Greene County. The film will feature the story of Holocaust survivor Harry...
Republican National Convention committee rejects Missouri presidential delegates
The Missouri Republican Party must replace 54 national convention delegates and alternates selected at its chaotic state convention because of “alarming irregularities” in the process, the Republican National Convention Committee on Contests ruled Friday. The list of rejected delegates includes two of the major GOP candidates for governor,...
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