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Participating in Homecoming events is a great way to show your pride and appreciation for Missouri State University.

“When you purchase at locally owned businesses… more money is kept in the community because locally-owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers and farms,” says Tad Hargrave of The Local Good Blog. “Purchasing local helps grow other businesses as well as the local tax base.”

In an effort to take action against climate change, the Earth Day Springfield Festival organization will be hosting its first music festival in downtown Springfield.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Wonders of Wildlife and local Girl Scouts are coming together for an educational “cookie crawl.” Guests can discover influential women in conservation and, of course, buy boxes of the beloved cookies.

As far back as Gary Bedell can remember, he knew he had something special to explore — he needed to become a creator.

Award-winning screenwriter Wenonah Wilms visited Missouri State University from Minnesota to participate in MSU’s film series hosted by the Department of Media, Journalism and Film. She presented her 2016 short film “Waabooz” on Tuesday, Nov. 30 in the Robert W. Plaster Student Union theater. 

Autumn comes with a cozy, safe feeling of nostalgia for many, and one of the best ways to appreciate that fall feeling is to soak in the fresh, vibrant colors of nature.

Seventy-year-old Georgette “G.”  Kerr has lived a full life - continually following her curiosity to new and exciting places while learning a lot on the way. Kerr is retired with three kids, three grandchildren with another on the way and three great-grandkids.

The Springfield Little Theatre is premiering a musical based on the popular children’s book series “Percy Jackson and the Olympian” at The Historic Landers Theatre this Friday, April 8.

In celebration of Youth Art Month, the Springfield Art Museum is hosting the highly anticipated annual All School Exhibition when Springfield student artists get to display their work.

An artist showcase will take place this weekend at The GLO Center, a Springfield nonprofit that serves the LGBTQ+ community. Organizers say the event is meant to help give a platform to underrepresented artists.

It’s the start of the spooky season, and Springfield has many Halloween festivities to choose from.