Springfield board approves operator licenses but denies one after background check

Jun 2, 2026

The Springfield Town Board approved operator licenses for multiple applicants but denied Jessica Thompson’s application after a background check found multiple convictions spanning the past seven years; motions carried 4-0.

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The Springfield Town Board on June 2 approved operator licenses for applicants from establishments including Game Time, Springfield Inn, Springfield Mobil, Connie’s Home Plate, Missouri Tavern (conditional later), Hawk’s Nest and Kelley’s Mobil, and denied one application after a background check.

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