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Film of Missouri family from 1959 becomes short film aired in LA
59+ min ago (60+ words) Springfield News-Leader Film of Missouri family from 1959 becomes short film aired in LA Filmmaker Dusty Dale Barker got a nostalgic feeling when he discovered the Kodak 8 millimeter film in his grandfather's box while helping his parents move from Lebanon, Missouri,…...
Mercy Springfield memorial honors organ donors and their families
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (47+ words) Springfield News-Leader Mercy Hospital Springfield has unveiled a new memorial to honor organ donors. The memorial, which was formally introduced June 18, was the idea of Marla Housley, an advanced clinical nurse educator at Mercy Hospital Springfield....
Springfield's Midtown Fourth of July parade returning for 35th year
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (79+ words) The Midtown Neighborhood Association will host its 35th annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July parade and celebration from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. on July 4, according to a community announcement. The theme for. .. Springfield's Midtown Fourth of July parade returning for 35th year The Midtown Neighborhood Association will…...
From the Darkroom shows Muddy Waters playing in Springfield in 1979
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (114+ words) Springfield News-Leader From the Darkroom shows Muddy Waters playing in Springfield in 1979 Blues musician Muddy Waters performed at Hammons Student Center, on the campus of what was then Southwest Missouri State University, on April 4, 1979. Waters, who was the opening act…...
Jay-Z drops limited-edition Yankees collection ahead of shows at Yankee Stadium
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (283+ words) Springfield News-Leader Jay-Z drops limited-edition Yankees collection ahead of shows at Yankee Stadium - Jay-Z has launched a limited-edition merchandise collection in collaboration with the New York Yankees. - This merchandise release coincides with his upcoming anniversary shows at Yankee Stadium. - The…...
Lake of the Ozarks ranks among cleanest US lakes, study finds
2+ day, 13+ min ago (102+ words) Springfield News-Leader Lake of the Ozarks ranks among cleanest US lakes, study finds One of Missouri's largest lakes is among the cleanest in the nation, according to a new report. A study conducted by Lake. com, a vacation rental platform…...
We hold these truths to be self-evident: Everyone counts | Opinion
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (366+ words) On America's 250th birthday, we must remember that everyone counts. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal," the Founders wrote in the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776. The organizers of the Seneca Falls Convention…...
Springfield Beef-A-Roo employees strike over payroll issue
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (117+ words) Springfield Beef-A-Roo employees strike over missed paychecks Springfield News-Leader Springfield Beef-A-Roo employees strike over missed paychecks Leah Guster doesn't know how she's going to cover her rent or her car payment. Cheyenne Flagg, a single mom of four, isn't sure…...
Tik Tok video about sex offenders in James River Church 'inaccurate"
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (126+ words) Tik Tok video about sex offenders in James River Church 'inaccurate' Springfield News-Leader Tik Tok video about sex offenders in James River Church 'inaccurate' An Ozarks church is facing questions after a social media user known for her baby formula…...
Health care fraud investigation ends in charges against 24 in Missouri
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (100+ words) 24 Missourians charged in national health care fraud investigation Springfield News-Leader The U. S. Department of Justice has charged more than 450 people " including more than two dozen Missouri residents " in connection with global health care fraud schemes totaling a record $6. 5 billion. The DOJ…...