2501 Grants Help Springfield Community Gardens Promote Regenerative Agriculture in Local Communities

Initiatives Posted by Lillie Caudle Valdez, Intern, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Equity

Springfield Community Gardens (SCG) in Springfield, Missouri has been successfully operating and growing since 2010 with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2501 Program.

Since its inception Springfield Community Gardens has received several 2501 grants, most recently in 2022. With the aid of this grant, the organization has expanded into 17 community gardens, three urban farms, a commu ... Read more

This Week in Springfield, Missouri, June 6–13

This Week

The Old Glass Place, 6 p.m.



Relax and enjoy some classics from The Beatles like “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Blackbird,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “Hey Jude” via the gentle glow of cand ... Read more

The Great American Road Trip: Day Seven - Missouri

Hop into the car with WJOL morning radio host Scott Slocum for another epic road trip across America, via the legendary Route 66. Tune in for an unforgettable road trip across America on Route 66, broadcast live each morning from 5:30 to 9 a.m. on 13 ... Read more

Green Bay Packaging acquires SMC Packaging Group in Missouri

Green Bay Packaging Inc. announces the successful acquisition of SMC Packaging Group based in Springfield, Missouri.

Founded in 1972 by co-founders Ross Ausburn and Charles Bachus, SMC Packaging Group has garnered an outstanding reputati ... Read more

These are Missouri’s fastest growing cities. See how your area’s population is changing

Springfield, Missouri, is seeing the largest population growth of all cities in the state as of last year, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The agency’s population estimates for metro areas around the state — both large and small — show population growth of more than 3% in the southwestern Missouri city between July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2023.

The population data offers a glimpse into which cities are growing and shrinking in Missouri. The metro areas of each city include the surrounding s ... Read more

26-year-old card game fanatic opens shop in southwest Spring

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Fatal Accident Closes Down Highway 63, South of PP Highway

West Plains, MO. – A crash occurred Wednesday, June 5, at 4:37 p.m. on Highway 63, South of PP Highway.

Not much is known at this time. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G, the crash is a fatal crash involving one se ... Read more

Viola Teen Injured in Rollover Crash near West PlainsOzark R

West Plains, MO. – A Viola, Arkansas teen is receiving medical treatment after being in a crash that caused her vehicle to overturn. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred at 8:45 p.m. on US 160, three miles we ... Read more