Joe Hadsall

With FAA approval in hand, @OTCedu is ready to start training future aircraft mechanics. @JoeHadsall says a ribbon-cutting is planned for the Roy Blunt Aviation Training Center and the school is recruiting students for the fall 2025 semester. Learn more: https://t.co/bap5uLf8LZ https://t.co/SysD0ISczI

Springfield Public Schools is tightening its cellphone policy for the 2025-26 academic year in advance of an expected change in state law. @JoeHadsall reports cellphone use during the school day will no longer be permitted at all. Read it: https://t.co/jVpIXdfgXl https://t.co/ZbJuAGLZGc

The Midtown Carnegie Library will reopen in June after a massive renovation project. @JoeHadsall reports that fresh ramps and a repaired elevator have improved access to the building, which now has modern touches alongside historic features. Read it: https://t.co/stPI5OtCih https://t.co/vlOL1PATbR

Three Missouri State University international students whose visas were revoked have had them restored, and at least one of them has appeared to take the university’s advice about getting counsel. @JoeHadsall has an update. Read it: https://t.co/1PLrlBeCJO https://t.co/h7JE71iadY

This year’s One Read, organized by the Springfield-Greene County Library District, is set around TJ Klune’s “The House in the Cerulean Sea.” A series of events is planned, including a visit from the New York Times best-selling author in April. Learn more: https://t.co/IIggkvDijK https://t.co/FuzELFuNqv

A fund started by the Christian County Friends of the Library will help pay professional development costs for the library’s employees. Money for the scholarships comes entirely from quarterly book sales the group holds. Learn more: https://t.co/3WmN8dSz4q https://t.co/lGyTQh7pkP

Zora Mulligan, Missouri State University's executive vice president, is the next chancellor of the school's West Plains campus. The West Plains native takes over for the retiring Dennis Lancaster. Read it: https://t.co/VcxovNWCnl https://t.co/eMr5KYW9rr

During tomorrow's school board meeting, Springfield Public Schools administrators will recommend a plan to demolish the existing building and construct a new Pershing Middle School. @JoeHadsall has details on the plan. Read it: https://t.co/2TbZscLwBm https://t.co/IMEIAMGyib

.@MissouriState is preparing to break ground on its Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center. First, its board of governors must select a construction manager at risk. That decision could come on Wednesday. Read it: https://t.co/z4VilPcMKD https://t.co/7cb7mxdid0

IN-DEPTH: Smaller class sizes aren't the only reason some Springfield families opt for private schools. In Part 2 of "SPS: District of Choice?", @JoeHadsall says some families love the individualized instruction and project-based learning. Read it: https://t.co/NXiNTvKpFx https://t.co/AGcL8zsvst

IN-DEPTH: The Daily Citizen is launching a five-part series called "SPS: District of Choice?" @JoeHadsall talked to parents about educational options they found in Springfield and why they chose to send their child to public school — or not. Read it: https://t.co/frbeexluhL https://t.co/OQjvZFadcF

.@OfficialSPS has reached a deal with the General Council of the Assemblies of God to purchase 8.86 acres at Campbell and Division for a new Pipkin Middle School. @JoeHadsall reports the purchase price is $8 million. Read it: https://t.co/V7ts7nNgc1 https://t.co/rOsizoRR9z

SCOOP: Our @RyanRCollins has learned Rapid Robert's is suing the City of Springfield for not renewing its business and liquor licenses due to the stores leasing space for coin-operated amusement devices, also known as video lottery terminals. Read it: https://t.co/GWAYjGRj4q https://t.co/UILJOC774i

The Springfield Board of Education has unanimously elected to retain Superintendent Grenita Lathan and extend her contract for another year. Her contract runs through the 2027-28 school year. Read it: https://t.co/MGlitiNn7i https://t.co/6U2LGFKTjB

FREE TO ALL READERS: Nine candidates have been certified for Springfield's April 8 ballot, with two incumbents running uncontested and two facing challengers. @jack_mcgee_ has a look at who's running for mayor and City Council. Read it: https://t.co/3tgusGR4Q9 https://t.co/TWUn6kvX1S