November 20, 2009
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Yes You Can

Yes You Can

NAACP Springfield Chapter President Francine Pratt is a living example of how anyone can get what they want out of life, if they’re willing to try.

Wearable Art

Wearable Art

He’s just a kid, but Ryan Smith is one of Springfield’s newest fashion designers.

Married to a Pageant

Married to a Pageant

Deirdra Harris has been working out, shopping for a dress and prepping for a pageant win. Oh, and she’s married, too.

All That Jazz

All That Jazz

Randy Hamm can swing it with a saxophone—just add in a little sushi and a class full of student musicians.

It's Alive!

It's Alive!

Read about the guy who communicates with Noah–The Musical's animatronic creatures to make them go.

Sounds of the Ozarks

Sounds of the Ozarks

Nixa native Wayne Glenn used a lifetime of collecting musical memorabilia from the Ozarks as research for his new book about the music of the area.

See Spot Get Stylish

See Spot Get Stylish

The people behind Bridgeblue are creating high-end pet products that are making their way through the global market.

The Fine Art of Finance

The Fine Art of Finance

A Springfieldian and top financial advisor had money on the mind from a young age. Now she’s helping others invest (and going to her daughter’s soccer games).

Focused on the Heart

Focused on the Heart

Dr. Lakshmi Parvathaneni, Springfield’s first female cardiologist, started on the road to medicine as a ninth grader in India. Today, she’s an expert on heart disease and the speaker at the...

Meet Cuonzo Martin

Meet Cuonzo Martin

The Missouri State Bears' new basketball coach has a breadth of experience, and is expected to usher in a new era of Springfield college basketball.

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