2026 – Page 64 – Joplin Business Outlook

How Zyn Became All the Rage Inside Trump World—Including With RFK Jr.

May 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Nicotine pouches have gained popularity across the administration, with even key health officials including Kennedy indulging.

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Contractor Dies at SpaceX’s Starbase Facility in Texas

May 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Workplace accident came days before the Elon Musk-led company plans to launch a new version of its Starship rocket.

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Swatch’s New Watch Debut Descends Into Chaos

May 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Unruly crowds clamored for a watch designed with luxury brand Audemars Piguet. Product launch controversy is becoming something of a Swatch playbook.

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Events

Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8

May 18, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

Crowder College Publishes 45th Anniversary of ‘Crowder Quill’ and Announces Winners

May 18, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – The winners of the 45th anniversary contest for the Crowder Quill literary-art magazine of Crowder College have been announced and published. For the 2025-26 contest, 919 entries were received, and 130 entries were awarded […]

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

May 18, 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 […]

Events

The Independent Living Center Announces Second Annual Smokin’ for Support: A TILC BBQ Bash on September 19; Now Accepting Competitors and Seeking Sponsorships

May 18, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Independent Living Center in Joplin (TILC) has announced the second annual Smokin’ For Support: A TILC BBQ Bash, a community fundraiser supporting services that promote independence for individuals with disabilities. The event will take […]