Springfield Mayor Ken McClure on June 7 delivers his State of the City address to a capacity crowd at Evangel University’s Crusader Dining Hall during the chamber’s Good Morning, Springfield event. McClure discussed economic growth, infrastructure and transportation, among other topics.
SBJ photo by Wes Hamilton
State of the City
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure on June 7 delivers his State of the City address to a capacity crowd at Evangel University’s Crusader Dining Hall during the chamber’s Good Morning, Springfield event. McClure discussed economic growth, infrastructure and transportation, among other topics.
Photo provided by Martin Truex Jr.
On Top
NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. on June 3 celebrates his victory at the Pocono 400 stock car race, an annual Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series event held at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Truex, a Furniture Row Racing driver, crossed the finish line in his No. 78 Toyota Camry decked out with Bass Pro Shops branding on the hood. Bass Pro in October extended its sponsorship of Truex for a third year.
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Office Prank
Gary Schafer walked into his BKD LLP office on his first day succeeding John Wanamaker as managing partner to find most everything covered in foil. Schafer tweeted June 1: “Foiled on my first day as MP!”
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Office Prank
Gary Schafer walked into his BKD LLP office on his first day succeeding John Wanamaker as managing partner to find most everything covered in foil. Schafer tweeted June 1: “Foiled on my first day as MP!”
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New Day
Gov. Mike Parson on June 4 readies for his first day in office, as he becomes Missouri’s governor following former Gov. Eric Greitens’ resignation. In the transition, Parson says he’s met with Missouri House and Senate leadership, legislators from both parties and cabinet members.
Sports Legends
Above, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on May 24 inducts former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Rick Ankiel, center, and three coaches – the late Howard Bell, Centralia’s Jill Angel and Ozark’s Mike Essick – along with the Ozark High School baseball program and the St. Louis Browns Baseball Club.
Sports Legends
Above, part of the Diamond 9 is recognized by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. It’s made up of former high school, college and pro ball players.
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Campus Buzz
Student journalists from College of the Ozarks’ radio station, KCOZ, receive awards at the Missouri Broadcasters Association banquet June 2. Bethany Dunn, left, won first place for her public service announcement, and Jake Epler, far right, earned an honorable mention for his PSA. Laramie Lowe, KCOZ general manager, joined them at the banquet.
