US Business
The Family Farmers Making More From Clicks Than Crops
Social-media stardom is helping a growing number of farmers weather a challenging farm economy.
Year: 2026
US Business
How Dolly Parton Built the Tourism Empire of Her Dreams
After the success of Dollywood, the country music superstar plans to add hotels, entertainment venues and even themed gas stations.
US Business
Robotaxis Are Spreading Across the U.S.—and So Is the Backlash
As autonomous taxi services scale beyond Silicon Valley, new problems abound for cities.
US Business
BP Chairman Sparred With Director and Ex-CEO Before Ouster
Before Albert Manifold’s abrupt dismissal, tensions rose over everything from secret deal talks to Wimbledon tickets.
US Business
Unilever to Build New U.S. Research Facility
The New Haven, Conn., center will mark the company’s biggest U.S. R&D infrastructure investment in four decades.
US Business
CVC to Buy IFF’s Food-Ingredients Unit in $4.3 Billion Deal
The sale of IFF’s largest division is the company’s latest move to boost profitability.
US Business
Universal Music Group Rejects $65 Billion Buyout Offer From Bill Ackman
Universal’s biggest shareholder is opposed to deal, saying it undervalued the world’s largest music company.
Community
Missouri Southern State University and City of Joplin Partner for 2026 July 4 Celebration
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and the City of Joplin will once again partner for Joplin’s Independence Day celebration this year! The 2026 Joplin Independence Day Celebration will kick off at 5:30 pm on Saturday, […]
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance & Partners Announce Artist Information Session for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Competition; Information Session on June 1, Deadline June 8
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Joplin Arts District, invites artists and creators to submit original designs for a public art initiative […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for June 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for June 2026. Other listings could be […]