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Springfield Public Schools hosting Back to School Bash for district families; giving out free resources
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Springfield Public Schools is hosting its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday for district families to get geared up for the school year. According to Dr. Ron Woodard, the director of family support services with Springfield Public Schools, there will be fun and games for families who attend.
Here are southwest Missouri high school football's new names to know heading into 2024
When the 2024 high school football season kicks off, there will be a new batch of names that we’re going to get to know as they break out as stars across the area. After communicating with coaches and knowing the talent that’s coming through in the area, we gathered a list of players who have opportunities to stand out this year. ...
Free backpacks and more available at SPS Back to School Bash
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Public Schools is hosting its Back to School Bash this weekend, offering resources and information for the 2024-2025 school year. From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, free backpacks, hygiene kits, groceries, school supplies, sports physicals and more will be available at the Springfield Expo Center (635 E. St. Louis St.).
Pam Hedgpeth, former Republic and SBU leader, receives statewide honor
An educator with deep ties in the Ozarks and more than four decades of experience will be among those honored this month as one of Missouri's Pioneers in Education. Pam Hedgpeth, Clever, has been superintendent in Republic, a professor at Southwest Baptist University, and the executive director of the Greater Ozarks Cooperating School...
BFHOF Awards Scholarships to Future Fisheries Leaders
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – For Immediate Release – July, 24, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) has awarded scholarships under its Fishery Management Scholarship Program. This program aims to provide financial support and encouragement to high school and college bass anglers pursuing careers in fields that will directly contribute to healthy fisheries, essential access, and clean rivers, lakes and reservoirs, consistent with the BFHOF’s mission.
2024 Economic Impact Awards Lifetime Achievement in Business: Clif Smart, Missouri State University
Clif Smart may not have been the obvious choice to lead a university, but he turned out to be the right one. Smart became interim president of Missouri State University at a critical time, when his predecessor resigned after just 11 months on the job. A leadership void had been created at the largest higher education institution in southwest Missouri, and in 2011, Smart, then university general counsel, was asked to step into it.
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