Reflecting on 2023, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

Meeting basic needs is critical to success in school, officials say.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, health care, law, nonprofit and transportation.

The three incumbents whose seats are up for election are among those planning to run.

The electric cooperative's annual grant funding goes to teachers at 24 schools.

The SRC Holdings CEO plans to serve in the role at Drury for six months.

The private preschool and child care program operator had been in Farmers Park for seven years.

Missouri State University is the largest Springfield-area recipient of funds.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, human resources, nonprofit and utilities.

Associate Director Jim Schmidt starts Dec. 30 amid a search for Regina Greer Cooper's permanent successor.

The multifaceted process involves demolition of vacant structures and expected future use of a church building.

Lori Wilson, who has led the district on an interim basis, is named to the role permanently.

Tristen's Hope Foundation board members say they "take all inappropriate behavior seriously" in a Facebook post announcing the decision to cancel events.

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Bass Pro-sponsored event spurs $500K annually, officials say.

The Banking on SAAB/SPS initiative is available at all five high schools and Launch Virtual Learning.

Dennis McDonald has led the university's athletics department since 2015.

Nine businesspeople share philosophies at 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes.

Seven organizations are the founding members for a new athletic, academic and activities conference.

Sen. Karla Eslinger is scheduled to start as leader of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in mid-2024.