US Business
Six Flags Is Under Activist Pressure to Sell Its Real Estate
Land & Buildings Investment Management has about a 2% stake in the theme-park operator.
Month: September 2025
US Business
Auto Industry Is Flashing a Warning Sign on U.S. Economy
CarMax, the biggest seller of used cars, said that sales and profit plunged in the latest quarter. Its shares closed down 20%.
US Business
Amazon Reaches $2.5 Billion Settlement Over Allegations It Misled Prime Users
The agreement requires the e-commerce giant to give money back to customers and change its subscription practices.
Banking & Finance
Spiva Center for the Arts and Arvest Bank Partner for Debit Card Art Contest; Accepting Submissions Through September 30
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts is excited to partner with Arvest Bank to offer area artists a chance to be featured on a custom Arvest debit card, which represents Spiva! From now until […]
Community
Joplin Public Library to Discontinue Hoopla Services
After thoughtful consideration, and passing of a balanced budget for the 2026 fiscal year, Joplin Public Library (JPL) has made the difficult decision to discontinue their hoopla service, effective October 31, 2025. Why is Joplin […]
Events
One Joplin to Host Poverty Simulation on October 16
You’re John Smith, recently divorced with two kids and a part-time manufacturing job. Between child-care costs, putting food on the table, and normal day-to-day expenses, money is extremely tight. Then the transmission on your vehicle […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer, Kristan Eaton
(Joplin, MO) – Kristan Eaton has been named Senior Vice President Chief Human Resources Officer, for Freeman Health System, bringing 20-plus years of leadership and experience to Joplin’s largest employer. She has served in human […]
US Business
Delta Replaces Engine Units in Effort to Address Toxic-Fume Surge on Planes
Such incidents have led to brain injuries for crew and passengers, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month.
US Business
How Intel’s $28 Billion Pledge Left an Ohio Town in Limbo
New Albany, Ohio, was supposed to be the site of an advanced semiconductor factory for Intel, but progress is slow.
US Business
Kimmel Draws More Than Six Million Viewers for His ABC Return
The comedian’s monologue also drew more than 15 million views on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” YouTube channel.