Parker Padgett

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Parker Padgett |Tony Nguyen

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1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Parker Padgett

ROGERSVILLE, Mo. — We all know the phrase ‘April showers bring May flowers’. However, lately it feels like those April showers simply just brought more showers. No one knows that more than farmers in the Ozarks. “April set a record for moisture, so that sets the table for this whole deal. We were way behind, and then we get into this season. Right now, the persistent rains has made it hard to get things planted,” Dan Bigbee, owner of Fassnight Creek Farm, said.

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Parker Padgett

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Dozens were on hand at the Greene County Courthouse, announcing two lawsuits against current and previous owners of two housing properties. “They filed two cases, a class action lawsuit that will try to maintain their affordable housing and a different lawsuit that seeks justice for those tenants who were illegally evicted from their properties,” Gina Chiala, the senior attorney and executive director at the Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom said.

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Parker Padgett

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Residents like Angela Pryor didn’t mince words about her frustrations with Springfield City Council Tuesday afternoon. “The Council has circumvented the process of making this very, very important decision for the entire city,” Pryor said.

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Parker Padgett

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Over 15,000 people are expected to be at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds this weekend for the Mid-America Street Rod Nationals. “This is always on the list. It’s always on the list. It’s one we don’t want to miss,” Wings Kalahan said. For Kalahan, these events are a snapshot of history. “There’s a nostalgic portion of this where these cars kind of bring you back to an easier time like the Andy of Mayberry feel.