Jackson, Mississippi-based Newk’s Eatery is actively targeting a return to the Springfield market. Chris Cheek, Newk’s chief development officer, said this morning that the fast-casual chain is ...

Jamie Birch starts in her new role on June 24, becoming the university’s first chief of staff since the previous person in that role exited in 2023.

Springfield-based Palen Music Center Inc., which has operated for more than six decades, has named a new president.

Once again, just when we need it, Portugal or a Portuguese citizen comes to our rescue. Perhaps the reader does not know that it was a Portuguese soldier that decidedly helped us during the ...

U.S. layoffs surged by 47% in May compared with the same month a year earlier, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Michaels has acquired the intellectual property and private label brands of Joann. Through the deal, Michaels intends to incorporate Joann’s Big Twist brands into its portfolio. Joann filed for ...

Cape Girardeau-based Southeast Missouri State University is expanding its Law Enforcement Academy. The LEA received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented ...

Reddit has filed suit against artificial intelligence company Anthropic. A local ownership group opened their newest franchise location of Sport Clips; Junior League of Springfield relocated; and What ...