US Business
Nostalgia Powers Big Debut for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Hollywood is using warm fuzzies for decades-old pop culture to draw audiences to theaters.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Actors Reach Tentative Deal With Studios and Streamers
The multiyear agreement makes a repeat of the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes unlikely
US Business
The Fuel-Price Crunch That’s Turning Into a Disaster for Airlines
The higher costs that took down Spirit are squeezing an entire industry, especially the budget carriers.
US Business
Why eBay, in Its Latest Incarnation, Is a Takeover Target for GameStop
A focus on collectibles could make the online marketplace a match for the videogame retailer.
US Business
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Takes the Stage, Making a Case for the Post-Buffett Era
New leader says company has shortlist of acquisition targets, as its cash pile grows; assures investors that culture isn’t changing.
Events
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Annual Clubbing for the Club Tournament on June 4
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 […]
Education
Crowder College and Ajinomoto Foods North America Sign Apprenticeship Agreement
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College and Ajinomoto Foods North America have partnered to offer an Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship program for employees at its Joplin location. “This apprenticeship reflects what we heard from […]
Education
Mission Hills Mansion to Celebrate 100 Years with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Missouri Southern State University
The historic Mission Hills Mansion, now known as Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center, will commemorate its 100th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 14, 2026, marking the official […]
Community
Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Annual Spring Rock Show May 15 – 17
(Joplin, Mo.) – The Tri-State Gem and Mineral Society presents its Annual Spring Rock Show during the weekend of May 15 – 17. Attendees can browse bead jewelry, learn to identify local minerals, take part in […]
US Business
Spirit’s CEO on the Airline’s Last Days
Dave Davis says the carrier tried to avoid shutdown chaos and didn’t intend to harm its passengers.