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Clif Smart reminisces on 13 years as MSU President
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Students and staff at Missouri State University (MSU) are saying goodbye to outgoing President Clif Smart. It’s a title he’s held for over a decade overseeing significant growth. Smart first became interim president in 2011 after Dr. James Cofer resigned. “As general counsel, it [was] part of my job to help negotiate […]
Ready for summer break? See our final round of Student of the Week nominees
We are heading into summer. As the sun shines for longer and cicadas begin to buzz in the trees, local high schoolers are concluding their studies for the year and enjoying their summer break. Before the school year winds down, here is our final round of nominations for Student of the Week for this school year.
HS Athlete of the Week: Easton Friesen
SPRINGFIELD–This week’s Athlete of the Week is Easton Friesen. Friesen, is a junior on the Glendale High School baseball team. Friesen’s played all three years for the Falcons, but this spring, has been one of the team’s go-to pitchers. Last month, Friesen shutdown the number three ranked team in Class 6, Rock Bridge. He threw […]
Spokane students honor late classmate with candlelight vigil
SPOKANE, Mo. — Students and faculty at Spokane High School are mourning the loss of one of their classmates and students with a candlelight vigil. Alex Haro, his father Salvador, his mother Silvia, and his brother Salvador Jr were all killed in a propane explosion at their home in Goodhope. Their friends and […]
Kickapoo senior awarded Build My Future scholarship to pursue construction career
The Build My Future Board awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Kickapoo High School senior who plans to major in construction management. William Blaine will receive the award as he furthers his education at Missouri State University in the fall. Blaine attended Build My Future for the first time on March 27 in...
Ozark School District finishing 2022 bond issue projects, including storm shelter
OZARK, Mo. — Today at 10:30 a.m., the Ozark School District is unveiling a new storm shelter and kitchen at the Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center. These projects were made possible after voters approved a bond issue in 2022. Dr. Curtis Chesick, assistant superintendent of operations, said he’s already had to go to a storm […]
Glendale baseball back in state quarterfinals with chance to make first semifinal since 1978
A year after throwing a no-hitter in a district championship victory, Glendale senior pitcher Drew Wedgeworth was hit hard in the first inning and found himself in an early two-run deficit but he didn't panic. This year's Falcons have a deep enough lineup to where everyone in the dugout knew...
Northside Christian Church Hosts '4th Grade Fun Night' for Transitioning Students
Mark your calendars and get ready to bid a fond farewell to the Children’s Ministry as our vibrant 4th graders embark on a new chapter! The Northside Christian Church is throwing open its doors for an evening of exuberance and celebration with the '4th Grade Fun Night.'
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