US Business
The Wildest Frat Party on Campus? Prediction Markets
Kalshi and Polymarket pour money into deals with social-media influencers and students, who try to parlay rumors, insider info into cash.
Year: 2026
US Business
Tariffs Are Lower and Businesses Are Racing to Take Advantage
The race is on to speed up shipments, step up production and secure refunds.
US Business
Federal Health Officials Attack Rare-Disease Drug, Say Company Lied
The FDA is already under fire from lawmakers for recent delays and rejections of new drugs for rare diseases.
US Business
Missiles Keep Getting in the Way of Flights in the Gulf
Flights are starting to resume in the Middle East, but the ongoing Iran conflict is putting aircraft at risk.
Entertainment
Pro Musica Presents Dover Quartet on March 19, 2026
Pro Musica proudly presents the world-renowned Dover Quartet on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 pm! Hailed by BBC Music Magazine as one of the greatest string quartets of the past century, Dover Quartet performs on […]
Events
Arc of the Ozarks to Host Third Annual Tee Up for Autism Charity Golf Tournament on May 11
Join The Arc of the Ozarks for their third annual Charity Golf Tournament at Rivercut Golf Course on Monday, May 11! This exciting event supports The Arc of the Ozarks Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center, helping […]
Events
City of Joplin’s Recycling Center to Hold Document Shred Event for April 4
Many people may have personal papers that are no longer needed and are cluttering their houses, but fear of identity theft prevents some people from trashing or recycling these sensitive documents. To help with this […]
Education
Crowder College’s Leyli Ogle Named a 2026 New Century Transfer and All-USA Academic Team Scholar
(Jackson, MS) – Leyli Ogle, a student at Crowder College, has been named a 2026 New Century Transfer and All-USA Academic Team Scholar. She will receive scholarships totaling $5,750 in recognition of her intellectual, leadership, […]
US Business
Six Flags to Sell 7 of Its Amusement Parks
Six Flags Entertainment agreed to sell seven of its regional amusement parks to EPR Properties for total cash consideration of $331 million.
US Business
China’s Traditional Businesses Try to Buy Into AI Boom
Chinese ham producers and real-estate companies are jumping on the artificial-intelligence bandwagon, pouring millions of dollars into semiconductor companies.