State Workforce Development Director Mardy Leathers, center, on May 28 visits the Missouri Job Center in Springfield, 2900 E. Sunshine St. It was the first Job Center statewide to restart operations after being temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, said Sally Payne, interim director of Workforce Development for the city of Springfield. Occupancy limits will allow up to 40 people at a time, for the staff to provide skills training and job assistance.
SBJ photo by Geoff Pickle
NIGHTLY MYSTERY
“The Mystery Hour” talk show host Jeff Houghton, right, interviews actor Joel Murray on May 23. Houghton has moved his show to nightly broadcasts on Facebook Live during the coronavirus pandemic. He also celebrated the 200th televised episode in May.