Education
Freeman Teams Up with PBS for Reading Event
(Joplin, MO) – “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you will go!” wrote Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. It was a […]
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
AstraZeneca Vaccine Restrictions Pile Up, Complicating Shot Rollouts
Australia said it is reassessing its purchases of the company’s Covid-19 shot and its timeline for all residents to be vaccinated.
Nonprofit
Children’s Center of SWMO Board Announce the Hiring of New Executive Director
(Joplin, MO) – The Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri’s Board of Directors announced Matthew Stewart as the new executive director on April 1, 2021. Matt will replace the current director, Vickie Dudley, on May 3, […]
US Business
CBS Cuts Ties With Executives Amid Allegations of Hostile Workplace
Top executives David Friend and Peter Dunn had been suspended in January after a Los Angeles Times report.
US Business
Cruise Industry Spars With CDC Over How to Restart Sailings
Cruise operators are pushing federal health authorities to let voyages begin in July, but the two sides are clashing on how to restart voyages.
COVID-19
Eligible Residents Now Able to Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments at Mercy
(Joplin, MO) – As Missouri expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, Mercy Hospital Joplin has now opened appointments online for those who want to get their vaccination. Residents can directly schedule their vaccination by going online to […]
US Business
Instagram’s Plan for Kids Met With Hostile Response
Lawmakers and advocates say social media can have harmful effects on young people, many of whom lie about their age to join platforms.
Education
Freeman Auxiliary Presents $14,000 in Checks to Area Nursing Schools
Nurses are at the heart of healthcare, and Freeman Health System Auxiliary is supporting the local schools that prepare nurses for their careers. Auxiliary truly values education and specifically the training for nurses. On Friday, […]
US Business
Got Your Covid-19 Vaccine? Now Cancel Your Extra Appointments
Pharmacies and community clinics say uncanceled appointments lead to no-shows, adding to their already heavy workload.
US Business
What Amazon’s Alabama Union Vote Means for the Company and Workers
A “yes” vote would boost the number of workers who have opted to join a union in a state that has membership rates below the U.S. average.