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Springfield, MO—In January, all the cheesy, creamy delicious mac & cheese you can dream of was under one roof at Relics Event Center at the 3rd Annual Missouri Mac & Cheese Fest. In addition to delicious mac & cheese sampling, some were lucky enough to rub “elbows” with the Mac & Cheese Queen and King!

Mimi’s Soulfood Mac & Cheese won first place in the “Classic” category and second place in the “Out-of-the-box” category. Proceeds from the event benefited OACAC, helping alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Southwest Missouri. OACAC serves people of all ages in rural and urban areas with proven programs and innovative projects to empower people and enrich communities.

by Samuel Knox, Unite Staff Writer

Springfield, MO—From time to time the Unite News staff will come across a person who has been recognized for their oustanding achievements. In January 2023, we learned that Jasmine Hutchinson was awarded Co-worker of the month at Mercy Neuroscience. She was nominated by her co-workers who said, “Jasmine is an asset to any team she works on, but especially for Pain

Management. She goes above and beyond to ensure the clinic runs smoothly, facilitating communication between staff, physicians and patients. Her amazing customer service abilities ensure that the patients have the best experience possible. With Jasmine’s infectious laugh and bubbly personality, she is a joy to be around. Her love for the people around her is obvious in her daily interactions, whether she’s making jokes or simply asking about your day. Jasmine has helped improve the clinic, but she’s also made us a better team.

Jasmine Hutchinson is a Master Scheduler at Mercy Hospital. She has been employed there for 4 years. Congratulation Jasmine — job well done!