Author: JG
Inside the 1984 arcade with Devin Durham
Devin Durham has been the owner of 1984, the popular arcade in downtown Springfield, since its opening on July 7, 2005. Filled with a mix of classic arcade games from the 1980s and ’70s, as well as several pinball machines, customers pay $5 per person to get in, and enjoy unlimited plays on every game except pinball….
Kansas City Chiefs fans set record for loudest stadium in the world
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. But their fans also won — beating the record for loudest stadium.
Enoch Morris: Co-owner of Enoch’s Barbecue & Southern Classics
Enoch Morris, co-owner of Enoch’s Barbecue & Southern Classics, spent years in the hospitality business before giving his own eatery a try.
Judge Bates talks about his longstanding love of diving
Jeff Bates, a Missouri Appeals Court judge, is also an avid scuba diver with more than 800 dives to his credit.
Q & A with the Springfield Cardinals’ Mike Mayers
Springfield Cardinals ace Mike Mayers shares the experience of being able to pitch in the big leagues.
Q & A with Evan Bennett, Springfield Ballet director
Springfield native Evan Bennett traveled the globe before returning home to lead the Springfield Ballet.
Q & A with April Turner, of the Model Pet Project
Photographer April Turner helps homeless animals get their 15 minutes of fame to find their forever homes.
Michael G. Thomas: Drury’s Study Abroad Program
Michael G. Thomas, associate dean of international programs at Drury University, shares some details about the university’s Study Abroad program.
Q & A with Antonita Slaughter, Drury basketball assistant
Antonita Slaughter, the former University of Louisville standout and WNBA recruit, is bringing her basketball talents to Drury.
Landing the internship: Q & A with Drury’s Ashley Mueller
Looking for an internship? The assistant director of Drury’s Career Planning Office shared some advice on successfully landing one.