National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Saturday!
Saturday, April 27, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Over 200 law enforcement agencies have registered to participate in the
"Take Back Day" You may drop off old prescriptions from 10 am-2 pm.
Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs. Liquid products like cough syrup should remain sealed in their original containers, with a tightly sealed cap to prevent leakage.
Take Back Day: Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
| COLLECTION SITE | ~DISTANCE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If you do not find a collection site near you, please check back frequently, sites are added every day. | ||||||
| GREENE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ALPS PHARMACY |
6miles. | Map | ||||
| GREENE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE THE LIBRARY CENTER SOUTH LOCATION |
8miles. | Map | ||||
| BATTLEFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT BATTLEFIELD PHARMACY |
8miles. | Map | ||||
| NIXA POLICE DEPARTMENT ALPS PHARMACY THE COLLECTION SITE IS NOT AT NIXA POLICE DEPARTMENT |
15miles. | Map | ||||
| WILLARD POLICE DEPT. PILL BOX PHARMACY EAST CENTER SHOPPING MALL |
12miles. | Map | ||||
| REPUBLIC POLICE DEPARTMENT HINES STREET PHARMACY |
13miles. | Map | ||||
| OZARK POLICE DEPARTMENT THE OC |
20miles. | Map | ||||
| SPARTA POLICE DEPARTMENT PHILLIPS PHARMACY |
25miles. | Map | ||||
| AURORA- MARIONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAL-MART SUPERCENTER |
33miles. | Map | ||||
Severe Weather A Possibility For Sw Mo This Weekend!
Several severe storms could be rumbling through the Ozarks, starting today, through Sunday.
Heavy rains, gusty winds, even tornado's are very possible.
The Springfield National weather service is predicting between a half and three quarters of an inch rain possible today, with wind gusts up to 40 mph!
Saturday's storms could produce hail, heavy rains, gusty winds and thunderstorms.
Sunday, anticipate more severe storm chances, plus heavy rains and gusty winds.
Keep an eye on the sky this weekend!
Family Weekend Fun
Weekend Update for April 26-28
FRIDAY
Friends of the Library Spring 2024 Book Sale at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Doors open 10 am to 8 pm
Carnival of Ink at Springfield Expo Center Doors open at noon. Come see over 300 artists and vendors. Tickets available at the door. Ticket prices vary.
City of Clever Garage Sale! The city wide sale is both Friday and Saturday 7 am- 2pm
Halfway to Halloween at Springfield Cardinals game at Game begins at 6:35 PM Tickets still available. Cards Vs Travelers
Rural Roots Nature Camp at Rutledge- Wilson Farm Park 9 am- 2pm. Ages 8-10 am. Drop-off/pick-up location: Lafayette Park, 202 E. Atlantic St $20 Per camper
SATURDAY
Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Doors open 10 am to 5pm
Hillbilly Garden Club 2024 Plant Sale 8 am at the Springfield Botanical Center at Nathanael Greene Park 2400 S. Scenic,
Ozark Beerfest at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Ticket prices vary 2- 4pm
Earth Day Ride for All Jordan Valley Park FREE Kiddo/family ride at 10:01 FREE ROOT BEER FLOATS for the kiddo's at the turn around –
Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield. Ticket prices vary. 10 am.
Carnival of Ink at Springfield Expo Center Doors open at noon. Come see over 300 artists and vendors. Tickets available at the door. Ticket prices vary.
Character breakfast at Hy-Vee 9-11 am at the Battlefield Road location. Come see your favorite animated firefighting Dog and watch the cartoons!
City of Clever Garage Sale! The city wide sale is Saturday 7- 2pm
EMS night at Springfield Raceway. Free admission for EMS gates open at 5:45pm
Springfield Cards Vs Arkansas Travelers 6:05 at Hammons Field
Counterfeit Money Found In Southwest Missouri!
Check your paper money! Some counterfeit money has been found in southwest Missouri.
Police in Bolivar are looking for two people in connection with circulating the fake money.
The Bolivar Police has released this info on counterfeit money
The serial numbers are always the same — JG85091793D.The ink is darker than a normal $20 bill.The texture of paper feels different than regular money.If you should see or encounter fake money, contact the police.
Friends Of The Library Book Sale!
Readers, this is what you've been waiting for! Don't miss "The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale!"
The library book sale is a great way to build your own library with your favorite books, for just pennies on the dollar.
The money raised from the book sale, goes back into the Greene County library community, possibly buying or replace carpet, or installing upgrades to library buildings.
Over 500 volunteers are needed for this big library book sell off.
Book prices vary. Children books start as low as 10 cents while some new best sellers could be $4-5 dollars.
Here is when you can shop at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 3001 N. Grant, Springfield, Mo.
-Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Half-Price Day
-Sunday: 1-5 p.m., $1 and $5 Bag Day
Warmer Weather Bringing Out The Bikes!
The warmer weather and longer daylight hours are bringing out the bikes! Two-wheelers, motorcycles, and scooters are hitting the road.
Motorists need to be very watchful for the riders not only in neighborhoods but on major thoroughfares and busy streets.
The simple rule of looking twice before pulling out into traffic, is a good recall for bike riders and motorists.
The City of Springfield does have requirements and suggestions for cyclists:
Use a headlamp after dark plus a red reflector on the rear of the bike.
Wear bright shirts when possible in daylight, and keep the bike's headlamp on even in the daylight.
Helmets are not mandatory but highly suggested for safety.
Know the laws.
Beware! Ticks Are Out!
Going for a hike in the woods? Better hit the "Off" spray or other insecticides to ward off those pesky ticks!
Ticks are heavy this year due to a mild winter and the little "suckers" are already attaching to anything that is alive.
Not only are ticks a nuisance, but they carry diseases which can be life altering for some.
From the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention:
In the United States, some ticks carry pathogens that can cause human disease, including:
- Alpha-Gal syndrome, AGS is associated with tick bites. Evidence suggests that AGS is primarily associated with the bite of a lone star tick in the United States,
- Anaplasmosis is transmitted to humans by tick bites primarily from the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in the northeastern and upper midwestern U.S. and the western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) along the Pacific coast.
- Babesiosis is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. Most human cases of babesiosis in the U.S. are caused by Babesia microti. Babesia microti is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and is found primarily in the northeast and upper midwest.
- Borrelia mayonii infection has recently been described as a cause of illness in the upper midwestern United States. It has been found in blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Borrelia mayonii is a new species and is the only species besides B. burgdorferi known to cause Lyme disease in North America.
- Borrelia miyamotoi infection has recently been described as a cause of illness in the U.S. It is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and has a range similar to that of Lyme disease.
- Bourbon virus infection has been identified in a limited number patients in the Midwest and southern United States. At this time, we do not know if the virus might be found in other areas of the United States.
- Colorado tick fever is caused by a virus transmitted by the Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni). It occurs in the the Rocky Mountain states at elevations of 4,000 to 10,500 feet.
- Ehrlichiosis is transmitted to humans by the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum), found primarily in the southcentral and eastern U.S.
- Heartland virus cases have been identified in the Midwestern and southern United States. Studies suggest that Lone Star ticks can transmit the virus. It is unknown if the virus may be found in other areas of the U.S.
- Lyme disease is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in the northeastern U.S. and upper midwestern U.S. and the western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) along the Pacific coast.
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is transmitted by the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sangunineus) in the U.S. The brown dog tick and other tick species are associated with RMSF in Central and South America.
- STARI (Southern tick-associated rash illness) is transmitted via bites from the lone star tick (Ambylomma americanum), found in the southeastern and eastern U.S.
- Tickborne relapsing fever (TBRF) is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected soft ticks. TBRF has been reported in 15 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming and is associated with sleeping in rustic cabins and vacation homes.
- Tularemia is transmitted to humans by the dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), the wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). Tularemia occurs throughout the U.S.
Repellants may be your best bet to detour ticks. Authorities say repellant sprays with deet, picaridin or lemon eucalyptus oil are proven to be effective.
Nixa Named Top High School Again, By U.S. News And World Report!
WTG Nixa! For the fourth year in a row, Nixa has ranked number 1 among the 23 high schools within the Springfield Metro!
The U.S. News and World Report base the standings on test scores, and college-preparatory courses.
NIxa students consistently score above expectations in math, reading, and science.
Here are standings for other high schools in and around the Springfield metro for 2024.
No. 1 − Nixa High School
No. 2 − Ozark High School
No. 3 − Willard High School
No. 4 − Central High School, Springfield
No. 5 − Republic High School
No. 6 − Clever High School
No. 7 − Marion C. Early High School, Morrisville
No. 8 − Humansville High School
No. 9 − Fordland High School
No. 10 − Strafford High School
No. 11 − Kickapoo High School, Springfield
No. 12 − Fair Play High School
No. 13 − Bolivar High School
No. 14 − Ash Grove High School
No. 15 − Fair Grove High School
No. 16 − Glendale High School, Springfield
No. 17 − Logan-Rogersville High School, Rogersville
Nixa Pool Plans To Reopen This Summer!
Great news for Nixa residents, renovations are currently underway to fix the city's pool for this summer!
Right now the timeline is on track for a Memorial Day weekend opening.
Nixa's pool never did open last year due to a leak in the 22 year old pool. Trying to fix the leak was unsuccessful and the pool had to remain closed during the summer season of 2023..