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City of Joplin to Host February 17 City Council Meeting at Missouri Southern State University’s Corley Auditorium

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin is announcing a change of venue for an upcoming meeting of the Joplin City Council. The second regular council meeting for February would normally fall on the third Monday of the […]

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James River Church to Host Saturday Serve Blood Drive on January 31 with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) –  James River Church is partnering with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) to host a community blood drive on Saturday, January 31, as part of its “Saturday Serve” outreach initiative. CBCO is the […]

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Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for February 2026 from Connect2Culture

January 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for February 2026. Other listings could be […]

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Sergey Brin Backs New California Political Effort as Threat of Wealth Tax Looms

January 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sergey Brin Backs New California Political Effort as Threat of Wealth Tax Looms
The Google co-founder joined other wealthy individuals in backing a new nonpartisan, nonprofit organization aimed at tackling housing affordability.

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The Canceled Hollywood Director Spinning the Melania Movie Into His Comeback

January 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Canceled Hollywood Director Spinning the Melania Movie Into His Comeback
How a former Hollywood player, ’Rush Hour’ director Brett Ratner, found himself in the epicenter of global power.

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Barry Diller Told Warner Discovery He Is Interested in Buying CNN

January 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Barry Diller Told Warner Discovery He Is Interested in Buying CNN
A Warner spokesman said CNN “was not and is not for sale.” The overture adds a new twist to the biggest takeover drama in the media industry in years.

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Meta Reports Record Sales, Massive Spending Hike on AI Buildout

January 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meta Reports Record Sales, Massive Spending Hike on AI Buildout
The company says its sales were about $60 billion in the fourth quarter for a year-over-year growth rate of 24%.

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Tesla to Invest $2 Billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, Cancel Two EV Models

January 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla to Invest $2 Billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, Cancel Two EV Models
The electric vehicle maker’s fourth-quarter sales and profit dropped, but the company still beat Wall Street’s expectations.

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George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 2026 Art and Essay Contest; Entry Deadline is February 22

January 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to announce their 2026 Art and Essay Contest for 3rd and 4th graders! This year, as the country commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, George […]

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Joplin Public Library to Host Annual Black History Fair on February 7

January 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library is excited to host its annual Black History Fair on Saturday, February 7 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The fair will take place in the Library’s Community […]

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