Text from our SGF Sunday email newsletter, written by Reporter Rance Burger
Our most-read story of the week was reporter Jackie Rehwald’s firsthand account of the chilling stare a defendant gave in a Springfield courtroom moments before he was sentenced to prison time for domestic assault. It’s part of the Daily Citizen’s four-part investigative series, “Living in Fear,” an examination of domestic violence in Springfield and Greene County. Part 2, Obstacles to Leaving is fully available on our website, and it is as breathtaking as it is revealing.
The pending return of a Spoonhour to the sidelines at Missouri State basketball games also drew a huge crowd. Lyndal Scranton had the scoop on Jay Spoonhour, whose hiring to coach Dana Ford’s staff is likely to be announced in the coming days. The younger Spoon is the son of a Missouri State legend, and the thought of Jay Spoonhour moving to Springfield with his wife and family likely stirred up some nostalgic feelings for Bears basketball fans.
The Springfield Cashew Chickens — yes, the Cashew Chickens — play tonight at 6:05 p.m. It’s been a nutty weekend for the Springfield Cardinals, who temporarily rebranded in salute to a culinary dish synonymous with Springfield. Lyndal Scranton takes this saucy look at the Cardinals’ alter ego, including reactions from the Cashew Chickens players themselves. Scranton even suggests some new identities the ballclub could assume.
Enjoy the rest of the long weekend. Jeff Kessinger is back in your inboxes Tuesday morning.
IN-DEPTH
Living in Fear: Laws protecting rights for both parents put domestic violence victims in a bind
When Missouri legislators changed family law in 2016 to prioritize co-parenting and focus on “frequent, continuing and meaningful contact” by both parents, critics say they […]
MOST READ THIS WEEK
Reporter’s notebook: Courtroom staredown shows why victims don’t always want to cooperate
After a recent courtroom experience, Reporter Jackie Rehwald says she better understands that victims of domestic abuse are reluctant to cooperate with prosecutors — […]
Springfield City Council votes down moratorium, sends University Heights case back to Planning and Zoning
The saga at the northwest corner of National Avenue and Sunshine Street is set to continue as the Springfield City Council sent the contentious rezoning […]
Missouri AG opposes Springfield Public Schools in supporting appeal of diversity training lawsuit
Sixteen state attorneys general, led by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, are siding with two Springfield Public Schools employees as they appeal a federal judge’s […]
SPORTS
They've played as the Cashew Chickens. What other identities could the Cardinals adopt?
The Springfield Cardinals became the Springfield Cashew Chickens on Thursday night, the first “alter-ego” rendition of Springfield’s team.
State funds could cover $4M in Hammons Field upgrades city had planned to pay
When the City of Springfield purchased Hammons Field for $12 million earlier this year, an additional $4 million in city government funds were obligated to […]
Jay Spoonhour, son of legendary Bears coach, expected to join Missouri State men's basketball staff
A coach with a last name synonymous with Missouri State basketball excellence is expected to join head coach Dana Ford’s staff.
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