Text from our SGF Sunday email newsletter, written by Reporter Rance Burger
Our most-read story this week was Jack McGee’s piece on developer Thomas Walker urging the Springfield city government to move quickly on approving the rezoning requests tied to a development on West Sunshine Street and West Bypass. Walker is trying to oversee the build for some sort of big box retailer, but there are many, many moving parts.
The Hauxeda’s Living in Fear series resumes Monday with Part 2: Obstacles to leaving. Reporters Steve Pokin and Jackie Rehwald will explain how complicated abusive relationships can be, and how difficult exiting can be. As a prelude, opinion columnist Julie Higgins shares how she was — understandably — stunned by some of the findings in Part 1. She also encourages us all to be better allies for people who may be experiencing abuse or violence.
In this week’s Lives Remembered feature, Mike O’Brien explains how the remarkable Wilma Eubanks worked up to the age of 98, stopping just two weeks before she died. She had a work ethic that was unmatched, a bit of a sweet tooth, a bit of a lead foot, and a massive sense of caring for her family and her coworkers.
One of Missouri State’s best pitchers of all time, Nick Petree, is back in Springfield and back in the bullpens at Hammons Field. Lyndal Scranton caught up with Missouri State’s new pitching coach, and learned how an early enjoyment of chess influenced “the Pitching Professor.”
MOST READ THIS WEEK
Developer urges Springfield planners to avoid delays on unnamed west Springfield big box project
A new west Springfield big box retailer is one step closer to becoming a reality with preliminary plat approval.
MORE NEWS
New data from Springfield's count of persons experiencing homelessness
The point-in-time count, known locally as the “Every One Counts Campaign,” is a federally-mandated count […]
BK&M asks Springfield City Council for zoning changes to University Heights development
Developer Be Kind and Merciful (BK&M) has asked for its case be remanded back to […]
SPORTS
Nick Petree enjoying return to Missouri State as pitching coach, his dream job
Nick Petree watched intently in the Missouri State bullpen, observing starting pitcher Brandt Thompson before a game against Indiana State.
Cam Cratic's hot bat helping Missouri State challenge for league title
Cam Cratic’s college baseball career is — finally — winding down. He is a big reason the Bears are playing for a league title.
VOICES
Opinion: Broach the tough subject of domestic violence and ask ‘Are you good?'
After reading the first part of the Hauxeda’s four-part “Living in Fear” series on domestic violence, I am shocked to know this rampantly […]
LIVES REMEMBERED
Wilma Eubanks, ‘She did it her way — she went how she wanted to go'
Wilma Eubanks lived an energetic, dedicated and deliberate life, working diligently until two weeks before she died at age 98.
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