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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 2

Springfield's longtime city spokesperson Cora Scott is leaving

Plus, a missing McDonald County couple is found and Missouri State soccer shares a title.

The Daily Springfield team2 stories11 sources5 min read

City HallTop story

Cora Scott is leaving her job as Springfield's spokesperson after 14 years

14 yearsas the city's director of public information and civic engagement

Scott has led Springfield's communications team for nearly 15 years.

Sources: OzarksFirst.com, ky3.com

Cora Scott, the city's director of public information and civic engagement, is out. She confirmed it Saturday night. "I can confirm that I am transitioning from my role as Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement," she said. Asked whether the decision was hers, Scott answered, "Sorry. I can't comment further at this time."

Former Mayor Ken McClure defended her, calling her departure "a major loss for the City of Springfield." Mayor Jeff Schrag declined to comment. KY3 says Scott hopes to bring transparency, kindness, and clarity to wherever she goes next.

  • Scott organized the
  • She chaired the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission
  • City Manager David Cameron has been asked to respond

Three people have answered so far about Scott's exit

WhoResponse
Cora ScottConfirmed she is transitioning; no further comment
Mayor Jeff SchragDeclined to comment
Ken McClureCalled it a major loss for the city

Source: OzarksFirst.com

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Public Safety

A motorcyclist was seriously hurt in Lebanon when a driver fleeing deputies hit him

A 39-year-old Lebanon man was seriously hurt early Sunday, Nov. 1, when a driver running from Laclede County deputies struck his motorcycle. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash at Elm Street and Springfield Road. An ambulance took him to Mercy Hospital in Lebanon.

39age of the Lebanon man seriously hurt on his motorcycle

He was riding a Harley-Davidson when the fleeing vehicle hit him.

Sources: OzarksFirst.com, KY3

Troopers say a Ford Focus left the road, came back onto it and hit the Harley. It then ran off the road again and hit several objects before stopping. KY3 says the driver ran from the scene on foot and that deputies and troopers searched the area.

A pursuit crash left one man seriously hurt

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Sources: OzarksFirst.com, KY3

  • Where: Elm Street near Springfield Road, south side of Lebanon
  • Driver: unknown, fled on foot
  • Suspect description and identity: not yet released

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News Notes

McDonald County

McDonald County Sheriff Robert M. Evenson said the missing couple, Leo and Katherine Lindeman, were found on a neighbor's property. He said the bodies were about 400 to 500 yards from their home, and sources say their dog has not been located. OzarksFirst.com

Rountree

Neighbors carried a "Keep Rountree Open" banner in Saturday's Halloween parade, asking Springfield Public Schools to repair Rountree Elementary, which is open with no decision to close it made. SPS says enrollment has fallen more than 9% since 2019 and estimates $422 million in facility needs. KY3

Soccer

Missouri State beat Charlotte 4-2 Sunday for a share of the American Athletic Conference men's soccer title, with Kei Kinoshita scoring two second-half goals. Tulsa is the No. 1 seed and MSU the No. 2 seed, and both have first-round byes. Springfield Daily Citizen

Hotel of Terror

Saturday was the final night for the downtown Halloween attraction, which has been around nearly 50 years. The owners agreed in June to sell the property to the city for $2 million. OzarksFirst.com

Lady Bears

If you're looking for a Monday night game, Missouri State's women's basketball team opens its season at home against Southeast Missouri State at 6:30 p.m. The Bears went 23-13 overall last season. KY3

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The Lady Bears open their season at home Monday night

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    Mon., Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.Season opener for both teams

Source: KY3

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I need to make a very PUBLIC announcement on behalf of those of us who are 60-something.

“If you see a 67-year-old who seems a little boring now, understand something… WE ALREADY GOT IT IN. Like…GOT. IT. IN. 😂 We’re not sitting home on Friday night because we never knew how to have fun. We’re sitting home because WE’VE HAD ENOUGH FUN FOR THREE LIFETIMES. We went to parties in farmhouses, machine sheds…”

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The Wrap

Downtown's holiday season gets an early start with a name that makes us grin. J.O.B. Public House becomes a pop-up bar called J.Ho.Ho.B. starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, and it stays open through Jan. 2, 2027. The pitch is that it may have the most elaborate decorations in town. Deck those halls.

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Daily Springfieldto me · Mon., Nov. 26:00 a.m.

Springfield's longtime city spokesperson Cora Scott is leaving

Plus, a missing McDonald County couple is found and Missouri State soccer shares a title.

The TLDR

  1. Cora Scott is leaving her city communications job after 14 years
  2. A motorcyclist is seriously hurt in a Lebanon pursuit crash
  3. The sheriff says a missing McDonald County couple has been found
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