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Missouri State falls to SMU, but Casey Woods says Bears proved they can compete with top programs news-leader.com/story/sports…

Missouri State falls to SMU, but Casey Woods says Bears proved they can compete with top programs

Missouri State fell to SMU 34-24 but coach Casey Woods believes the team proved it can compete with top programs.

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Live updates, scores from Missouri State football vs SMU news-leader.com/story/sports…

Live updates, scores from Missouri State football vs SMU

Missouri State faces No. 22 SMU in a non-conference game on Saturday, Sept. 26. See live updates and scores from this week's game.

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Photos: See our best photos from Missouri State football at SMU in Week 4 news-leader.com/picture-gall…

See our best photos from Missouri State football at SMU in Week 4

The Missouri State Bears football team travels to play the SMU Mustangs in a Week 4 matchup on Sept. 26. See our best photos from the game.

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Opinion: What to do when pings have us trained like Pavlov's dog | Opinion news-leader.com/story/opinio…

What to do when pings have us trained like Pavlov's dog | Opinion

We are conditioned to panic at every phone ping, to wait breathlessly for an immediate response. Break the cycle and reclaim your mental space.

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Springfield mural inspired by Robert E. Smith will be recreated news-leader.com/story/news/l…

Springfield mural inspired by Robert E. Smith will be recreated

After a colorful mural depicting downtown Springfield was painted over earlier this year, it's set to be recreated this fall.

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Expert tips for soil testing, debris cleanup and more fall garden prep news-leader.com/story/entert…

Expert tips for soil testing, debris cleanup and more fall garden prep

This week's gardening column explains why fall is the best time to test soil and how leaf mulch can improve your garden health.

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Opinion: As enrollment declines, school district staffing has grown | Opinion news-leader.com/story/opinio…

As enrollment declines, school district staffing has grown | Opinion

SPS and other Missouri school districts added thousands of staff members in the past decade, even as student enrollment declined across the state.

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Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Sept. 26, 2026 news-leader.com/story/news/l…

Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Sept. 26, 2026

Check your tickets for Missouri daily lottery draw games here.

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Missouri State football drops close game to SMU news-leader.com/story/sports…

Missouri State football drops close game to SMU

Missouri State football fell to SMU after a strong start, despite a historic defensive touchdown by Joel Boamah.

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Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $360 million ahead of the next drawing on Saturday, Sept. 26. news-leader.com/story/money/…

Powerball jackpot now $360 million. See winning numbers for Sept. 26

Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $360 million ahead of the next drawing on Saturday, Sept. 26.

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Logan-Rogersville takes down Bolivar football in Week 5 news-leader.com/picture-gall…

Logan-Rogersville takes down Bolivar football in Week 5

See the top photos from Logan-Rogersville's 42-13 win over Bolivar on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Breaking down Week 5 high school football action in Springfield area news-leader.com/story/sports…

Breaking down Week 5 high school football action in Springfield area

Springfield Catholic and Logan-Rogersville continued their undefeated seasons, while Republic's Nolan Lashley ran for over 300 yards. Breaking down Week 5 action.

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Live updates, scores from Missouri State football vs SMU news-leader.com/story/sports…

Live updates, scores from Missouri State football vs SMU

Missouri State faces No. 22 SMU in a non-conference game on Saturday, Sept. 26. See live updates and scores from this week's game.

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Missouri State vs SMU prediction, odds, kick off time, TV channel news-leader.com/story/sports…

Missouri State vs SMU prediction, odds, kick off time, TV channel

Missouri State football takes on No. 22 SMU on Saturday, Sept. 26. Here's everything you need to know from betting odds to TV channel.

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Logan-Rogersville's Joe Roche on his 4 touchdown performance vs Bolivar news-leader.com/videos/sport…

Logan-Rogersville's Joe Roche on his 4 touchdown performance vs Bolivar

Joe Roche led Logan-Rogersville with a four touchdown performance in the Wildcats' 42-13 win over Bolivar on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Donations, volunteer hours and local support helped bring Thunder Thrift at Springfield Lutheran High School to life. news-leader.com/story/news/l…

Thunder Thrift opening aims to support Springfield students

Thunder Thrift celebrated its official opening in Springfield as proceeds help support Springfield Lutheran High School.

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Logan-Rogersville's Joe Roche called one of the best running backs in Missouri news-leader.com/story/sports…

Logan-Rogersville's Joe Roche called one of the best running backs in Missouri

Logan-Rogersville is off to its best start since 2011. Joe Roche led the team with four touchdowns against Bolivar on Friday.

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Live scoreboard for Week 5 Southwest Missouri high school football news-leader.com/story/sports…

Live scoreboard for Week 5 Southwest Missouri high school football

See live updates and results from every Week 5 high school football game in Southwest Missouri on Friday, Sept. 25.

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Breaking down Week 5 high school football action in Springfield area news-leader.com/story/sports…

Breaking down Week 5 high school football action in Springfield area

Springfield Catholic and Logan-Rogersville continued their undefeated seasons, while Republic's Nolan Lashley ran for over 300 yards. Breaking down Week 5 action.

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Missouri State vs SMU prediction, odds, kick off time, TV channel news-leader.com/story/sports…

Missouri State vs SMU prediction, odds, kick off time, TV channel

Missouri State football takes on No. 22 SMU on Saturday, Sept. 26. Here's everything you need to know from betting odds to TV channel.

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