US Business
Some, but Not All, of the Price Jump Is Transitory
Costs of airfare, used cars and restaurant meals offer clues to the inflation puzzle.
Year: 2021
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Track and Field Teams Place First and Second at 2021 MIAA Championships
(Joplin, MO) — The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Women’s Track and Field Team placed first in the 2021 MIAA Championships, and the Men’s Track and Field Team placed second! The NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships will […]
Government
Furgerson to Retire from Joplin Fire Chief Position
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards announced the retirement of Joplin Fire Chief Jim Furgerson, effective June 7. 2021. Following his retirement from Joplin Furgerson has accepted a position with Missouri’s State Emergency […]
US Business
Amazon Faces Ruling on $300 Million EU Tax Appeal
The European Union’s second-highest court is set to decide whether to uphold a roughly $300 million tax bill that the bloc’s antitrust officials have said Amazon.com Inc. owes to Luxembourg.
US Business
Pentagon to Remove China’s Xiaomi From Blacklist After Lawsuit
The Defense Department has agreed to remove Xiaomi from a list banning U.S. investment in the Chinese tech giant.
US Business
SoftBank Reports Highest-Ever Annual Profit For a Japanese Company
SoftBank Group smashed profit records in its home country, riding a series of blockbuster IPOs to an annual net income of $45.9 billion—the highest ever for any Japanese company.
Banking & Finance
Arvest Bank to Host Contactless, Free Shred-A-Thon in Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank invites our community to help shred local hunger. Join Arvest for a free, contactless Shred-A-Thon to support the Arvest Million Meals campaign Saturday, May 15. This event is open to the […]
US Business
East Coast Drivers Make Run on Gas Stations
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown is prompting fears of gasoline shortages, particularly in Southeastern states heavily dependent on the conduit for fuel.
Information Technology & Innovation
How to Access a Loved One’s Digital Accounts on Apple Devices After Their Passing
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm As it has become more and more common to store personal information online, it has likewise become more important to ensure your estate plan […]
Nonprofit
Joplin HOPE Center for Disaster Recovery Launches in Conjunction with 10-Year Anniversary of Joplin Tornado
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin’s response to and recovery from the devastating EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 has inspired many. The Joplin HOPE Center for Disaster Recovery is being established to serve as a comprehensive resource […]