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Missouri Southern State University to Host 11th Annual World Music & Cuisine Festival on April 18

April 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The 11th Annual World Music & Cuisine Festival will be held Saturday, April 18, in the Young Gymnasium at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) from 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm. This event is open to all campus and […]

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Crowder College Presents ‘Suspects & Sleuths: Murder, Mutiny, and Mayhem’ on April 17 to Benefit Crowder College Scholarships

April 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of intrigue, delicious food, and suspense as Suspects & Sleuths, a thrilling dinner theatre murder mystery event, comes to life on April 17 at 6:00 pm. Sponsored […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline of April 17 for Liberty (Empire) Fuel Adjustment and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause Request

April 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an intervention deadline of April 17, 2026, for cases filed by The Empire District Electric Company, doing business as Liberty (Empire), requesting an […]

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Can Longtime Car Executive Luca De Meo Kick the House of Gucci Into Gear?

April 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Can Longtime Car Executive Luca De Meo Kick the House of Gucci Into Gear?
Six months into Luca de Meo’s surprise appointment to lead the Kering conglomerate, the CEO is making bold moves. The rest of the luxury industry is watching closely.

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Disney Planning Layoffs Under New CEO Josh D’Amaro

April 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney Planning Layoffs Under New CEO Josh D’Amaro
The entertainment company is preparing to eliminate as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks.

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Iran War Cease-Fire Can’t Undo the Middle East’s Energy Hangover

April 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Iran War Cease-Fire Can’t Undo the Middle East’s Energy Hangover
Widespread damage to oil-and-gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region is keeping supplies tight and prices elevated.

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Facing Soaring Fuel Costs, Delta Tells Customers to Plan for Pricier Flights

April 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facing Soaring Fuel Costs, Delta Tells Customers to Plan for Pricier Flights
Demand remains strong across all geographies for both business and leisure travel, said Chief Executive Ed Bastian.

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Vance to Take the Lead on Iran Talks

April 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vance to Take the Lead on Iran Talks
Plus, stocks jump and oil plunges on the cease-fire news, and Mississippi boaters are losing the fight against flying fish.

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Friends of Memorial Hall and Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Public Meeting on April 9

April 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Representatives of a coalition formed to find alternatives to demolishing Joplin’s 100-year-old Memorial Hall are hosting a public meeting this week to allow members of the public to view the plan, ask […]

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Joplin Schools Names Tarryn Gilbert as 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year

April 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is thrilled to announce that Joplin High School science teacher Tarryn Gilbert has been named 2025-26 District Teacher of the Year. Gilbert has nearly 20 years of teaching experience, and […]

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