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Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin are proud to partner together to bring the Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival to Joplin on August 28, 29, and 30, 2026! This three-day festival will be […]

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Joplin High School’s Baseball Team Named #1 Academic All-State Team in Class 6

May 7, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Schools is proud to announce that the Joplin High School baseball team has been named the #1 Academic All-State Team in Class 6 by the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association! With a combined […]

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The Iran War Is Crushing Whirlpool’s Profit—and Higher Prices Are Coming

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Iran War Is Crushing Whirlpool’s Profit—and Higher Prices Are Coming
Historically low consumer confidence is steering people away from the company’s higher-end appliances.

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Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Annual Spring Rock Show May 15 – 17

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Tri-State Gem and Mineral Society presents its Annual Spring Rock Show during the weekend of May 15 – 17.  Attendees can browse bead jewelry, learn to identify local minerals, take part in […]

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Kraft Heinz CEO Pushes Value: ‘Consumers Are Literally Running Out of Money’

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kraft Heinz CEO Pushes Value: ‘Consumers Are Literally Running Out of Money’
CEO Steve Cahillane said consumers’ wallets are strained by month’s end. The food maker is looking to hold down prices while navigating the fallout from the Iran war.

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Selling Pot Is a Tough Business, but One California Company Is Beating the Odds

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Selling Pot Is a Tough Business, but One California Company Is Beating the Odds
Despite heavy taxes and a lack of traditional banking, this dispensary succeeds with a “grocery store” layout and low-key customer service.

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Ted Turner, Who Shaped Cable TV and Launched CNN, Has Died at 87

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ted Turner, Who Shaped Cable TV and Launched CNN, Has Died at 87
The high-profile media tycoon was also a philanthropist and U.S. landowner; “I’ve won more than most.”

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Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Annual Clubbing for the Club Tournament on June 4

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Swing into action and join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for a day on the green during their annual Clubbing for the Club Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4 at Eagle Creek […]

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Airlines Are Cracking Down on Portable Power Banks

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Airlines Are Cracking Down on Portable Power Banks
The popular carry-on item is a leading cause of cabin fires, prompting airlines to ban charging them during flights.

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Freeman Health System’s Women’s Pavilion Earns Full ACR Mammography Accreditation

May 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is proud to announce that Freeman Women’s Pavilion has been awarded full mammography accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for a three-year period, marking a significant milestone for the […]

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