US Business
Bezos Backs Corporate Tax-Rate Increase and Infrastructure Plan
The Amazon CEO’s support comes amid criticism of the company’s tax rates and workplace policies.
Articles by Erin Slifka
COVID-19
All Missouri Adults Eligible for Joplin Health Department’s Vaccination Clinic on Friday, April 9
As all Missouri adults become eligible for the coronavirus vaccination starting Friday, April 9, the City of Joplin Health Department will offer a Vaccination Clinic from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on that day. During […]
Events
Updates from Downtown Joplin Alliance
Big things are happening in downtown Joplin! Read on for an update on the Downtown Joplin Alliance’s (DJA) upcoming events and activities, an update on The Olivia, and much more. Upcoming Events and Activities Keep […]
US Business
GM to Make Electric Version of Chevy Silverado Pickup
The auto maker estimates the new truck will offer a single-charge range of more than 400 miles.
Banking & Finance
Arvest Bank Kicks Off 11th Year of Million Meals Initiative
(Joplin, MO) –Arvest Bank kicked off its 11th annual Million Meals campaign on April 5, 2021 and will continue it through May 29. The campaign’s goal is to provide at least one million meals to […]
Health Care
Freeman Hospital Neosho Expands Surgical Services
(Neosho, MO) – Outpatient surgery is coming closer to home for southwest Missouri residents as Freeman Hospital Neosho expands the number of procedures available and welcomes surgeons Dr. Alan Buchele and Dr. David Baker to […]
Health Care
National Cancer Institute Predicts 10,000 Preventable Deaths Over Next Decade
(Joplin, MO) – The U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced on April 1, 2021 that it is expecting the country to see 10,000 excess deaths from colon and breast cancer alone in the next 10 […]
US Business
Sonos Roam Review: Portable Tunes for the Outdoors, Alexa for the Shower
The $169 Sonos Roam can play music over AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth, with Alexa or Google Assistant voice control. It’s battery powered and water-resistant. And it weighs less than a pound.
US Business
Amazon Is the Target of Small-Business Antitrust Campaign
A national coalition of small businesses plans to lobby Congress for stricter antitrust laws and enforcement, saying Amazon competes unfairly.
US Business
United Airlines Plans to Begin Training Pilots at New Academy
The airline will start enrolling students in a new pilot training academy, a sign of growing optimism in the industry about the long-term outlook for travel.