Movie release “Devotion” is based on the life of Jessie L. Brown | Pg 14
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Springfield Public Schools Recognizes Gwen Marshall for 35 Years of Service Page 4
Funding announced to fight Opiod epidemic: Local business owner share a personal story Page 8
SCT and Mosaic Arts Collective team up to present “The Color Purple” Page 12
Springfield Branch NAACP elect new Executive Committee Page 13
And A Happy New Year
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