Guest columnist Paula Dougherty: "Many children learn valuable life lessons from participating in sports throughout their childhood. If participation in athletics is important to you or your child, take some time to consider the associated costs."

SBJ interviews the director of athletics at Missouri State University.

Despite a record sporting twice as many losses as wins last year, team officials say the inaugural season for the Ozarks Lunkers was largely a success.

Ozarker Lodge residency part of a growing trend.

Springfield event venue Belamour LLC gained new ownership; The Wok on West Bypass opened; and Hawk Barber & Shop closed on a business purchase that expanded its footprint to Ozark.

40-year-old document among considerations in roadway initiative.

Fritz’s Adventure is scheduled to debut early next month in The Colony, a Dallas suburb.

Company expands footprint with first Missouri location.

State officials expect program won’t begin until fall.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three wines produced in the region.

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers lawsuit alleges Springfield venue allowed performances of copyrighted songs without paying required license fees.

An event this month at Wilson Logistics Arena is slated to present two awards recognizing responsible land use and community development.

Phase 1 has a guaranteed maximum price of $27 million following Springfield City Council action Feb. 24.

The nearly 10,000-square-foot expansion comes as the business closes its off-leash dog park.

Ozarks Film Foundry’s production assistant program certified by state.

Early discussions are reviving economic development prospects for over 1,000 acres of land surrounding the interchange at highways 60 and 65, those involved with the talks say.

Randy Bacon and Heidi Herrman are converting the 208 E. Commercial St. property for studio and living space purposes.

Investment management firm Bloom Ventures is targeting an early 2026 opening for the $13.5 million Echo Suites hotel.

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