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City of Joplin Developing Plans for Public Transportation, Seeking Feedback from Employers by December 12

December 5, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Do your employees have unmet transportation needs? Would your company and/or staff benefit from a public transportation service? In 2023, the City of Joplin was awarded a federal grant to study public transit options that […]

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Joplin History & Mineral Museum to Host Several Contests, Christmas Open House on December 13

December 5, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Holidays are a time to find new ways to express creativity, and the Joplin History and Mineral Museum offers several opportunities to do so. Residents can create a cool ornament, build a […]

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Stronghold Data to Host Voices of the Industry: A Dual Panel Lunch & Learn on December 18

December 5, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join Stronghold Data for an engaging Lunch & Learn: Voices of the Industry on Thursday, December 18 at 11:30 am! This event will feature two dynamic panels of local professionals who will share their perspective […]

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Freeman Health System Announces Winners of 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade

December 5, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Scores of Freeman Health System volunteers helped pull the 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade off without a hitch Tuesday evening. Freeman volunteers — many dressed in yellow parade vests, others holding blinking […]

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Equinor Makes North Sea Gas Discoveries

December 5, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Equinor Makes North Sea Gas Discoveries
Initial estimates indicate the reservoirs west of Norway could contain 30 million to 110 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalent.

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Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix Enter Exclusive Deal Negotiations

December 4, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix Enter Exclusive Deal Negotiations
The move comes after the latest round of bids for the media company. Paramount and Comcast also made offers.

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Two Types of Shoppers Are Powering Holiday Spending: The Wealthy and Deal-Hunters

December 4, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Two Types of Shoppers Are Powering Holiday Spending: The Wealthy and Deal-Hunters
People are spending vigorously for the season, but some are making trade-offs to buy gifts and other holiday splurges.

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Top Apple Executives to Leave, Adding to Recent Departures

December 4, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Top Apple Executives to Leave, Adding to Recent Departures
Lisa Jackson, who led sustainability initiatives, will retire in January, and Kate Adams, the company’s general counsel, will retire late next year.

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Josh Harris’s Firm Strikes Deal for Middleby Unit That Makes Viking Stoves

December 4, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Josh Harris’s Firm Strikes Deal for Middleby Unit That Makes Viking Stoves
26North is set to own 51% of the kitchen-products division that houses a number of luxury cookware-equipment brands.

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Sparklight Launches Sparklight Mobile, Expanding Affordable Connectivity Beyond the Home

December 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – As reliable mobile connectivity becomes increasingly essential for education, work, healthcare access and everyday life, Sparklight, a leading broadband communications provider serving more than one million customers across 24 states, has introduced […]

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  • Neosho Community Celebrates Freeman Health System’s Neosho Rehab Center Opening
  • Counseling Associates of the Four States Welcomes Wendy Ovalle to Team
  • Missouri Southern State University and Missouri State University Sign Agreement to Expand Accelerated Master’s Opportunities for MSSU Students
  • U.S. Accepts Fault for Reagan Airport Collision That Killed 67 People
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  • Andersen, Descendant of Enron’s Auditor, Surges 47% in Market Debut
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