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Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fourth co-defendant in Chaviz Nguyen murder gets multiple life sentences (sgfcitizen.org) — A Greene County judge has sentenced Arshaun Bradley to multiple consecutive life terms for his role in a 2023 drive-by shooting that killed Springfield resident Chaviz Nguyen and seriously wounded his pregnant girlfriend, Haley Frillman. The article details how jurors weighed evidence from traffic cameras, cell data, and prior shootings, and explains the outcomes for the four co-defendants as Nguyen's and Frillman's families continue seeking closure.
2. Rountree community celebrates new landmark in neighborhood (ozarksfirst.com) — Rountree neighbors in Springfield just unveiled a striking stainless-steel owl sculpture at Fairway Glenn, created by local artist Nate Hardy and funded through community efforts and grants. The new landmark is envisioned as the centerpiece of a green space for field trips, native plant education, and small performances, with plans for an amphitheater and pavilion to further energize neighborhood gatherings.
3. Mercy Springfield's NICU reunion brings families back to meet caregivers (ky3.com) — Families from Springfield returned to Mercy's NICU this weekend to reconnect with the doctors and nurses who once cared for their fragile newborns, celebrating years of growth and recovery. Parents shared how those relationships shaped their lives, including one mom who became a NICU nurse in the same unit. The long-running reunion partnered with Children's Mercy this year, inviting even more local families.
4. Tips for replanting berry bushes and asparagus, attracting butterflies (news-leader.com) — If you're replanting berries or asparagus around Springfield, this advice explains when and how to move them successfully and which native plants better support butterflies than traditional butterfly bushes. It also notes why some bulbs may fail after tough weather. Local gardeners can call the Master Gardener Hotline at the Greene County MU Extension office on Scenic Avenue for personalized help.
5. History of O'Reilly Automotive (tfetimes.com) — Springfield readers may appreciate how O'Reilly Automotive grew from a single local shop in 1957 into a nationwide auto-parts chain while keeping its roots in the city. The story follows its careful regional expansion, public stock listing, and investments in logistics and digital tools. It also explains how the company is adapting to electric vehicles and changing repair needs.
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