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The Springfield district recently launched a search for the next principal of Parkview, its third-largest high school. The departure of Eric Ramsey — following 11 years at the helm — marks the complete turnover of all Springfield high school principals in a three-year period. Ramseys direct supervisor, Ron Woodard, sent a note to parents May 27, the final day of classes, noting the exit of the longtime principal. "I wanted to let you know that the role of principal of Parkview High Schoo...

Three members of the same household were admitted, at different times, to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Three members of the same household were admitted, at different times, to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Anthony Tolliver brings veteran depth to the 76ers (36-17), boasting 14 years of pro experience. Most recently playing with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2020, Tolliver has played for 10 NBA teams, plus experience in the G League (then D-League) and overseas. Over the course of his career, the 6-foot-8 Tolliver has averaged 6.2 points and 3.3 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per game. Get to know the newest Sixer… Tolliver was born in Springfield, Missouri, on June 1, 1985. He attended Kickapoo High Schoo...

They will be sworn in next week. Mohammadkhani, a retired physician, led the pack Tuesday night. She was backed by the Springfield National Education Association. The vote totals were incredibly close at times, making the winners impossible to call until all precincts were counted. Endorsement from the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce may have helped Crise and Kincaid, who were also supported by Springfield NEA. "Thank you to all the Springfield voters for your confidence in me," Kincaid s...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Ten teams from Missouri high schools — from St. Louis to West Plains — have been selected to compete in the final round of the second annual Missouri High School Cybersecurity Challenge, which is being held virtually this year. The winning team will be selected on Feb. 25. The challenge is hosted by the University of Missouri System’s Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet) and the Missouri Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in partnership with CYBER.org, a wor...

Connie Bilyeu, beloved Springfield music teacher, remembered as a mentor, friend Claudette Riley, Springfield News-Leader © Submitted photo Connie Bilyeu Tributes filled social media Monday following the death of a beloved Springfield music teacher and the revered matriarch of a musically gifted Ozarks family. Consuelo Lane Bilyeu, known to friends and family as Connie, was 78. She died shortly before 2 a.m. Monday of complications from COVID-19. Bilyeu, a gifted singer, gr...

December 3: Years Ago… ‘Years Ago’ is a compilation of newsy tidbits as published in the Crawford County Independent & Kickapoo Scout on this week ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty or sixty years ago. TEN YEARS AGO DECEMBER 2, 2010 -  Connor Murray is pictured wearing a cap similar to dozens found in Ryland Gibbs store in 1946. Could it be one of the originals? Gibbs sold them for $1 each that year, and the caps started a fad among the local Gays Mills boys, including Bri...