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There are many major stories in the Springfield area sports scene through 2025, and we’re excited to cover them. We’re already imagining what some of the biggest events will be.We made eight predictions for this year, including championships, building renovations, and how Missouri’s program will compete when it moves to Conference USA.Parkview Basketball defeats out-of-area teams at Bass Pro Tournament of ChampionsThe Vikings have fallen a little under the radar since they were eliminated from the Blue and Gold Tournament. We feel they will have a chance to prove themselves at the Tournament of Champions and could beat one of…

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Sunday afternoon was a great day for Buffalo Bills backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky.When you’re the No. 2 QB in the NFL, you don’t really get to know that you want to play because when you’re on the field, it’s usually not a good situation for the team. That means the starter is either damaged or not working.This was an exception. Trubisky played most of Buffalo’s 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots as starter Josh Allen was placed on leave, but led the Bills to 13 wins, a fifth straight AFC East title and a second-place finish.…

Two Mississippi state legislators are currently running for mayor in their respective towns.House Rules Committee Chairman Fred Shanks (R) on Thursday qualified to run for mayor in Brandon, which is less than 32 miles from the state capital, Jackson.Shanks and Mayor Butch Lee were the only ones to qualify for the race, according to the Brandon City Clerk’s Office on Friday. Mr. Lee is currently serving his third term.Shanks has served in the House of Representatives since 2018.”I plan to take my statewide Rolodex and legislative skillset and apply them to the mayor’s position,” Shanks said in a Facebook post…

If you want to look back on 2025 with satisfaction, here are some financial moves you might make now or soon.1. Get out of debtIf you’re aiming for an 8% or 10% return on your investment but are paying 15% or 25% interest, it’s hard to get ahead. Therefore, aim to get out of high-interest debt as soon as possible.2. Living below your meansEach of us should spend less than we earn and live less than we earn. The greater the difference between your income and expenses, the more money you have for things like retirement savings and your child’s…

Brevard has recently experienced a building boom, and this trend is likely to continue next year.In 2025, development is expected to be strong, especially in the residential sector, including single-family homes, apartment complexes, and hotels.Commercial and industrial projects are also underway throughout Brevard County, as well as projects at Space Coast universities.Port Canaveral CEO John Murray said a record amount of lumber and plywood flowed through the port’s cargo terminals in November and December, a move the housing industry expects to see in 2025. He said this was a sign that things were about to recover in the second quarter.”This…

Hello AJ readers!This week, the long-awaited year-end content has finally been released. This included articles about 120 new businesses in 2024, closed businesses, trends seen in 2024, and new businesses to expect in 2025 (a free article focused solely on restaurants) (including the online version). We also have quick highlights articles on the biggest business topics of 2024, including ransomware attacks on medical facilities in Lubbock and West Texas, non-existent water parks, and decades-old business closures.Did you know Lubbock has a Brazilian food truck, three sushi restaurants, or the continuing convenience store boom? In Thursday’s article, we’ll take a look…

Autumn River — It’s the season that keeps on giving.The new year has arrived, but Christmas celebrations continue in Fall River, especially among the small business community.Last month, Christopher’s eateries launched a holiday window display contest. Owner Christopher Silvia challenged his fellow business owners and managers to spread the magic of Christmas throughout the city by decorating their storefronts in December.During the holiday season, approximately 24 participating properties put up wreaths, pruned trees, threw tinsel and created a festive scene that is a feast for the eyes and soul.But only a few truly shine, with five honorees recognized for their…

The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $42 million for Friday’s drawing after no one won the top prize on Tuesday.Friday night’s drawing has a cash option of $18.8 million after taxes. The winning numbers will be drawn immediately after Friday at 11:00 PM ET, and we will share the results below as soon as they are available.This drawing benefits from a massive Mega Millions win of over $1 billion. A lucky player in California won the jackpot on Dec. 27, and the prize was reset to $20 million on Tuesday.According to the Lottery, there were only four Mega Millions jackpot…

Police say Australian emergency services continue to search for a surfer who went missing underwater after possibly being attacked by a shark.Just after 7pm local time on Thursday, a 28-year-old man from the Eyre Peninsula city of Port Lincoln was surfing near Granites Beach, south of Streaky Bay, when he heard a shark attack him. South Australian Police said a witness reported seeing the scene. in a news release early Friday morning.Officers responded and began a search with state officials and local volunteers, the department said.As of early Friday morning, police had not released the surfer’s name, the man’s body…

The final week of the NFL regular season has arrived. It’s been nearly four months since the Chiefs and Ravens had a thrilling season opener, and the postseason is just over a week away.The last 17 weeks of NFL action have brought some surprises, both good and bad. The Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders far exceeded expectations and clinched playoff berths, with the former earning a shot at the No. 1 seed. The defending NFC champions, the San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets, have both been disappointed by injuries and below-average performances.Each of the 32 NFL teams currently has…