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Arvest Bank Ranked Top 20 on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks List

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks, ranking 20th among U.S. banks, which is the highest among those headquartered in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. This marks the […]

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General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World
America’s biggest carmaker invests $600 million in South Korea and moves to full capacity despite Trump’s tariffs.

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The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]

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Compass Academy Network Releases April 2026 Newsletter

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to share their latest updates with the community! Each month, their newsletter spotlights stories, updates, and opportunities that celebrate their students, Peer Mentors, teachers, and partners.  Learn more below. […]

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Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?

April 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?
From Snap to Block to Amazon, a new template for “right sizing” the workforce is spreading through C-suites, and other companies are taking note.

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Spirit’s Bankruptcy Exit In Flux as Jet Fuel Prices Surge

April 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Spirit’s Bankruptcy Exit In Flux as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
Discussions with creditors include possible liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Ford EV Chief Doug Field Steps Down

April 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford EV Chief Doug Field Steps Down
The automaker has struggled with EV losses but says an affordable “skunkworks” electric project will continue.

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Jury Decides Against Live Nation in Antitrust Trial

April 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jury Decides Against Live Nation in Antitrust Trial
Plus, tech stocks power the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to new records, and a soy sauce maker is one of the few still using ancient techniques.

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Sazerac Offered to Buy Brown-Forman for Around $15 Billion

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The Buffalo Trace-maker offered $32 per share for its Louisville rival.

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

April 15, 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 […]

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  • Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers Collecting Donations of School Supplies for New School Year
  • Crowder College’s Theatre Department to Hold Auditions for ‘Mean Girls, The Musical’ on August 18–19
  • Anvil Axe Co. Brings Excitement, Competition, and Community Together in Southwest Missouri!
  • Guaranty Bank Announces Promotion of Brett LaForest to Vice President, Senior Consumer Lending Underwriting & Residential Leader
  • Joplin Schools Educator Named Gilder Lehrman Missouri History Teacher of the Year
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  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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