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Connect2Culture to Host 6th Annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview

August 12, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin arts and cultural community will convene in-person for Connect2Culture’s (C2C) 6th Annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview on Saturday, August 14, 10:00 am at Joplin Public Library, in the Community […]

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Freeman and Crowder College Sign Memorandum of Understanding for CMA Apprenticeship

August 12, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Paula F. Baker and Crowder College President Dr. Glenn Coltharp signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize creation of the Certified Medical Assistant Apprentice […]

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GameStop’s Power Player: How Outsider Ryan Cohen Wrested Control

August 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GameStop’s Power Player: How Outsider Ryan Cohen Wrested Control
The 36-year-old billionaire pushed out the company’s board and executive team; “The most audacious thing I’ve ever seen.”

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Carvana Barred From Selling Vehicles in Raleigh, N.C., Area Until January

August 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Carvana Barred From Selling Vehicles in Raleigh, N.C., Area Until January
A state investigation in North Carolina determined the used-car retailer failed to deliver titles to the motor vehicle department and sold cars without state inspections.

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PG&E Wildfire Victims Grow Anxious About Their Compensation

August 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on PG&E Wildfire Victims Grow Anxious About Their Compensation
Less than 5% of those in line to be paid have received any money, and PG&E stock going toward compensation has lost value as California again fights devastating fires that the utility’s equipment might have started.

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Southwest Airlines Says Delta Variant Is Hurting Its Business

August 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Southwest Airlines Says Delta Variant Is Hurting Its Business
The carrier is seeing bookings slow and cancellations rise this month as Covid-19 cases continue to surge.

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McDonald’s, NBC Latest to Revise Office Reopening Plans as Covid-19 Cases Climb

August 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McDonald’s, NBC Latest to Revise Office Reopening Plans as Covid-19 Cases Climb
The fast-food retailer says corporate workers must be vaccinated; NBC and Capital One postpone their return-to-office dates and will require worker vaccinations.

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Schifferdecker Aquatic Center’s End-of-Season Schedule Announced

August 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – With back-to-school season approaching, Joplin Parks and Recreation has announced the end of season schedule for Schifferdecker Aquatic Center. Schifferdecker Aquatic Center, located at 4th Street & Schifferdecker, will be open daily through […]

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Samsung Galaxy’s Foldable-Phone Pitch: Just Try Them, You’ll Like Them

August 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Samsung Galaxy’s Foldable-Phone Pitch: Just Try Them, You’ll Like Them
The company is banking on more in-store visits and lower prices, as it unveils new versions of the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip devices.

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Downtown Joplin Alliance Names Two New Board Members

August 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) announced on Tuesday, August 10 that they had appointed two new members to their board of directors, Cynthia Olmstead and Shawn Hull. Cynthia Olmstead is the Retail […]

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