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Watered Gardens to Host 13th Annual Empty Bowls Presales Event from September 20 to September 27

September 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join Watered Gardens Ministries for their 13th annual Empty Bowls presale event! Reminiscent of the “soup lines” from the mid 1930’s, Empty Bowls is a grass roots fundraiser brought to people in cities and towns around […]

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Jefferies Deepens Ties With Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui

September 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jefferies Deepens Ties With Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui
The Japanese firm’s SMBC unit plans to raise its stake in the Wall Street bank to up to 20%.

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Solar-Powered Cars and Trucks Are Almost Here

September 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Solar-Powered Cars and Trucks Are Almost Here
New, power-sipping EVs due next year are efficient enough to gain 10 to 40 miles of daily charge from the sun alone.

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Jensen Huang Walks an AI Tightrope Between the U.S. and China

September 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jensen Huang Walks an AI Tightrope Between the U.S. and China
With the Intel deal, Nvidia’s CEO is signaling support for the Trump administration’s aims while seeking more access to the Chinese chip market.

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Inside Disney’s Abrupt Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s Show

September 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside Disney’s Abrupt Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s Show
The late-night host wanted to address the firestorm over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing on Wednesday’s show. Company leaders worried it would make matters worse.

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Cracker Barrel Targeted With Proxy Fight by Steak ’n Shake Investor

September 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cracker Barrel Targeted With Proxy Fight by Steak ’n Shake Investor
Sardar Biglari’s eighth proxy battle waged at Cracker Barrel follows the branding uproar at the restaurant chain.

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Crowder College Announces Enrollment Increase for Fall Semester

September 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is excited to announce a significant increase in students attending this fall. There are 4,337 students enrolled in 39,795 credit hours for the fall 2025 semester. This is an increase […]

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Joplin NALA Read to Host 5th Annual Literacy Liftoff on September 26

September 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join Joplin NALA Read for their 5th annual Literacy Liftoff on Friday, September 26 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm! Hosted on the soccer fields at Missouri Southern State University, this free event features fun for the […]

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Lafayette House Receives $5,300 Contribution from UMB Financial Corporation

September 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $5,300 contribution from UMB Financial Corporation. This meaningful investment will directly support Lafayette House’s mission to provide comprehensive services to individuals […]

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Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers to Host Tots & Treats Come-and-Go Event on October 30; Now Accepting Candy Donations

September 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Schools‘ Parents as Teachers (PAT) is excited to announce a brand new Halloween event for 2025! Join them for their very first Tots & Treats Come-and-Go event on October 30 from 10:00 am to […]

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  • Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County Announces Free Community Film Series in Recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Screenings on March 21 and 27
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