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Month: December 2021

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Ozark Center CAO Appointed to State Autism Commission

December 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 1 in 44 American eight-year-olds have been diagnosed with autism. Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System, has long been […]

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Carthage Chamber of Commerce Announces New President and CEO

December 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Carthage, MO) – The Carthage Chamber of Commerce has named Julie Reams as its new President. Reams joined the Pittsburg Chamber in 2018 and previously served as Membership and Special Events Director for the Pittsburg […]

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Family Business Deals Fuel Carvana’s Explosive Growth

December 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Family Business Deals Fuel Carvana’s Explosive Growth
Carvana grew through the pandemic to become the stock market’s most valuable car retailer. Deals with related parties, including its largest shareholder, are key to its operations.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Hosts Facebook Giveaway

December 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States is hosting a Share the Joy Giveaway on their Facebook page beginning Saturday, December 18 and ending Wednesday, December 22. The giveaway prize includes […]

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CDC Recommends Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines Over J&J’s

December 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CDC Recommends Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines Over J&J’s
Health authorities said the rate of a rare but serious blood-clotting disorder associated with the Johnson & Johnson shot is higher than previously detected.

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Judge Throws Out Purdue Pharma’s Deal to Shield Sacklers From Opioid Lawsuits

December 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Judge Throws Out Purdue Pharma’s Deal to Shield Sacklers From Opioid Lawsuits
The decision raises questions about the future of the company and its owners, who have been accused of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis.

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Prosecution, Defense Make Closing Arguments

December 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Prosecution, Defense Make Closing Arguments
A government lawyer said the alleged dishonesty of Theranos’s founder was “not only callous” but also criminal. A defense lawyer told the jury to wait for the full story, as he delved into his arguments.

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Oracle in Talks to Buy Cerner

December 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Oracle in Talks to Buy Cerner
A deal could be worth around $30 billion and push the enterprise-software giant further into healthcare.

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Washington Post Grasps for New Direction as Trump-Era Boom Fades

December 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Washington Post Grasps for New Direction as Trump-Era Boom Fades
News outlet’s audience is down sharply, amid sector-wide declines, and subscription growth has stagnated as readers look beyond politics.

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Newsmakers Program Discusses City’s Work with NIST for Resilience Playbook

December 16, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The upcoming Newsmakers interview program on Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) KGCS-TV will examine the City of Joplin’s role in a project focusing on the City’s disaster management and resiliency following the […]

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  • Freeman Health System Announces Winners of 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade
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