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Outages On Meta Social Media Platforms Including FaceBook!

If you think your Facebook account has been hacked, it hasn't. Maybe.  An apparent outage at Meta, which has affected several social media platforms, is causing the issues.  The outage includes Facebook, Instagram and Messenger. If you are trying to login to your Facebook account, it will appear that you've been logged out and your password has changed.…


Solar Eclipse Almost A Month Away!

We are just about a month out from the big solar eclipse!  The solar eclipse is set for April 8, 2024. Though Springfield will not be in the solar eclipse path of totality, we will have about 97% of the sun covered, so viewing will be spectacular!  Eye protection is a must. NASA authorities  relayed that viewing any part of the sun with the naked eye, even through a telescope, camera lens, or…


Get Ready to Suffer If You Have Allergies!

It's that time of year that if you suffer from allergies, you are going to be miserable! The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is now resuming its yearly pollen count and it will continue until the first heavy frost next fall. Reports are that juniper is hitting those with allergy the hardest followed grasses, trees, and weeds. The pollen count will continue until Springfield…


Up Close With Them Dirty Roses

I made a road trip down to Oklahoma City on Friday evening for one reason, to get to know more about Them Dirty Roses. We got acquainted at The Born & Raised Festival last September. You can check out that interview by clicking HERE. As a life-long fan of southern rock greats like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers, it was cool to hear these young guys talk about how much they loved that…


Congratulations to February's 105.1 The Bull's "Teacher Of The Month!"

Congratulations to Mr. Ethan Gregory of Willard Orchard Hills Elementary! The 105.1 Bull's/ Scooters Coffee Teacher of the Month is selected randomly out of all the teacher nominations. The lucky teacher receives a wonderful gift basket from Scooters Coffee plus an award to hang on the wall in their classroom. To nominate your favorite teacher go HERE Congratulations to Mr. Gregory!!


Learn How to Garden!

  Are you ready to start playing and planting in the dirt?  If you are new to gardening, don't miss this special "how to" session! Coming up on Saturday, March 9 from 1-3 pm, you can learn how to start and grow a garden at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. The program is in partnership with the Springfield Community Garden and you will be able to garden plants from seeds. Registration is…


Need A Job? MoDot Is Hiring On Saturday!

Looking for a great job? Consider MoDot! A MoDot Job Fair is this Saturday, March 2,  at 3025 E. Kearney . Interview hours are 10 am- 2pm What can you expect?  On Site Interviews,   On Site Conditional Job Offers.  Successful Applicants Could Start Employment Within Two Weeks What to bring?   Valid driver’s license,  Resume, CDL permit or license (for applicable positions) Positions available?…


Weekend Planner

Weekend Update for March 1-3 FRIDAY  RV Mega Show at the Ozark Empire Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Admission prices vary Drury Panthers VS OSU Cowboys at Jordan Valley Ice Park – Puck drops at 7 pm First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Springfield. The self guided tour begins at 6 pm FREE SATURDAY 4 C Sertoma Club's "417 Whiskey Festival at Ozark Mill at Finley Farms in Ozark! Get more info…


Scam Alert!

You've heard the saying "If it seems to good to be true, its usually is!"  That saying applies to the latest scam going around about the Dickerson Park Zoo, here in Springfield. Here's the scam:  You may see a special offer for the Dickerson Park Zoo on social media with a link  "4 tickets $6.95" It's a scam!  DO NOT HIT THE LINK! Scammers are getting credit card numbers and personal……