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Summer's Weekend Planner!
FRIDAY Hop to it! The Easter Bunny returns to the Battlefield Mall. Get your picturing taken with the hare 11 am – 7 pm. Reservations are encouraged. PRCA at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds doors open at 6:45 Rodeo begins 8 pm Ozark Spring Roundup begins at the Ozark Empire Fairground! Admission is free – Youth horse Judging, Rodeo ticket giveaway, Mutton Busting Qualifying. Doors open at 9 am.…
Tuition Increase Expected At OTC!
Starting June 1, 2024 you can expect to pay more for your college credit hours at Ozark Technical Community College. Tuition fee at OTC will increase depending on the classes you're taking, and where you live. Increases could range between $3-$7.00 per college credit hour. Expect to pay more if you are a student who lives outside of the district , out of state, or are an international student.…
Battlefield Mall Getting New Stores And A Drive Thru!
Two new retailers are in the Battlefield Mall, plus, a new Chick-Fil-A drive thru! A Midwest based boutique called MOD is now located between Altar'd State and Pepper Place. MOD carries womens fashions. A new store called MINISO, will carry a variety of items specializing in household and consumer goods plus toys! MINISO will be located between Lolli and Pops and Claire's. MINISO opens next…
Chocolate Is Getting More Expensive!
Who doesn't love a chocolate bar, chocolate desserts, or even hot chocolate? Bad news for chocoholics. Chocolate is getting more expensive because the chocolate supply is dwindling. Dry temps, extreme winds, tree diseases, and even heavy rainfall has caused a smaller crop of Cocoa, which in turn has driven Cocoa prices to skyrocket. You may have already noticed the price change in your favorite…
Joann Fabric and Crafts Has Filed Chapter 11!
Ok, crafters and seamstresses we may see some differences at Joanns! The big material/craft retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Hudson, Ohio-based company indicated that it may emerge from bankruptcy as early as the end of next month. If that should happen, Joann will likely become privately-owned by certain lenders and industry parties, which means its shares would no…
March Madness Food Deals Begin This Week!
It's March Madness and this week there are several restaurants in Springfield that are offering some special "slam dunk" deals! Auntie Anne’s: Buy an Auntie Anne’s divided Pretzel Bucket and get $0 delivery fee for online and in app orders at Auntie Anne’s on tournament days. Buffalo Wild Wings: offers the following: March 19: Customers can submit their own brackets (through March 21 at 11pm…
Absentee Voting Without Reason Begins Today For April 2, Election!
If you live in Greene County, you may now vote for the upcoming election on April 2, without giving any reason. The Greene County Clerks office does require identification when voting in person. Make sure you have one of these forms of I.D. A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license. A nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card. A nonexpired United States passport. Another…
Reba McEntire gets emotional in Super Bowl behind-the-scenes video
(ABC Power) Reba McEntire is taking you behind the scenes of her national anthem performance at February's Super Bowl 58. The newly dropped BTS video follows Reba on her press day, which includes a stop at The Drew Barrymore Show, rehearsals, game day and moments after her performance. "It was exhilarating [and] emotionally draining. I'll sleep like a baby tonight," Reba said after a rehearsal…
Ring The Bell - Phoenix Recap - Days Podcast
Welcome to the latest episode of The Days of Thunder Nascar podcast! In this episode, we'll dive into all the action from the recent race at Phoenix, catch up on the latest garage news, and preview the highly anticipated upcoming race at Bristol. First up, we'll recap the excitement from Phoenix International Raceway. From thrilling passes to strategic pit stops, we'll break down all the key…
Luke Combs needs your help with his tour set list
(ABC Power) Luke Combs is kicking off Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour in April, and he needs your help. The country superstar took to social media recently to enlist fans' help with his set list. "Tour kicks off in about a month, so the band and I got together today to work on the setlist and want to know what y’all want to hear?!" Luke captioned his Instagram carousel, which featured photos of…