The covering of a beloved downtown mural sparks backlash in Springfield community

Many community members have spoken out on social media about their anger and sadness since the mural was painted over.

Jesse Tyler, owner of SGFCO, was one of the first to take to social media to describe his discontent with the situation.

In an Instagram post, Tyler wrote, “This is a heartbreaking reminder that what we don’t actively celebrate and preserve, we stand to lose.”…

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