More Than Just Words: Culture in Action

Opinion: 'I am Springfield.' Why belonging still demands courage

The iconic scene in Stanley Kubrick's "Spartacus" reveals that belonging requires sacrifice, and that true community comes with a cost, as demonstrated by the slaves' declaration of "I am Spartacus" and the small acts of connection and responsibility that can build a strong community.

SPS names large class of high-performing seniors as Rose Honorees

The district has named 59 seniors in the class of 2026 as Rose Honorees. An acronym of “Recognition Of Scholastic Excellence,” the honorees earned the highest grade point averages at their high schools. 

Man accused of stalking woman and her child at Target now faces federal child porn charges

Joshua Allen York was charged by Greene County prosecutors with kidnapping, stalking and child endangerment last fall. A federal grand jury recently indicted him on two counts of receiving and distributing child pornography.

Committee advances proposal to establish campaign finance limits to full City Council

If approved by the Springfield City Council, contributions to candidates for mayor and council would be capped at $2,825.

Logan-Rogersville seeks $24 million bond for new ag center, classroom expansions

The Logan-Rogersville R-8 School District is seeking voter approval for a $24 million bond issue to build an agricultural center, renovate classrooms, and add classrooms to its middle school, in order to accommodate steadily rising growth.