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Health Care

Freeman Health System Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc.

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Nearly 3,400 Fort Scott and Bourbon County residents have utilized Freeman Health System’s Freeman Fort Scott Hospital Inc.’s Emergency Department since it first opened for business last September. The need for the […]

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Lafayette House Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraiser and Debuts New Brand Identity

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House had two major reasons to celebrate this spring. On Friday, April 10, the organization hosted Ooh-La Lafayette 2026: Written in the Stars at Downstream Casino Resort, raising $374,788 in a […]

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Connect2Culture Announces the Return of Two Annual Joplin Entertainment Staples: Liberty Celebration! and JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) announces the return of two annual Joplin entertainment staples that will take place outside on the Leggett & Platt Green at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 […]

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Sony Sees Double-Digit Earnings Growth Despite Quarterly Miss

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sony Sees Double-Digit Earnings Growth Despite Quarterly Miss
The Japanese entertainment and electronics company has spent billions of dollars on acquisitions in recent years to beef up its entertainment content.

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Advertising’s First Female CEO Isn’t Afraid to Fail

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Advertising’s First Female CEO Isn’t Afraid to Fail
Cindy Rose is trying to pivot WPP toward an AI-driven future while cutting costs, ending internal rivalries and destigmatizing risk-taking failure.

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Rupert Murdoch’s High-Stakes Blitz Against the NFL

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rupert Murdoch’s High-Stakes Blitz Against the NFL
Fox founder lobbies Trump to preserve air rights for broadcasters as powerful streamers encroach on their turf.

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For 70 Years, Whirlpool Paid a Dividend. Suddenly It Can’t Afford One.

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on For 70 Years, Whirlpool Paid a Dividend. Suddenly It Can’t Afford One.
Investors question the company’s recovery plan and its decision to halt quarterly payout.

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News Corp Revenue Climbs With Growth at Dow Jones, Real Estate Units

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Corp Revenue Climbs With Growth at Dow Jones, Real Estate Units
The media company expects record profitability for its full fiscal year.

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KPM Wealth Advisors’ Skyler Petruccelli Passes the CFP Exam

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Springfield, MO) – KPM Wealth Advisors is proud to announce that Skyler Petruccelli, Paraplanner, has successfully passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® examination and is now a CFP® professional. Becoming a CFP® professional, certified by the […]

Health Care

Freeman Health System Welcomes Michael Herr as Vice President Market Chief Operating Officer

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, Mo.) — Freeman Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Herr as Vice President, Market Chief Operating Officer for the MO/KS market. Herr is an experienced Chief Operating Officer with a […]

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