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Lafayette House Honored by Generous Gift from Karen and Wayne Calvert

April 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is proud to announce it has received a generous charitable gift from Karen and Wayne Calvert of the Joplin community. The gift will directly support Lafayette House programs serving survivors […]

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Bright Futures Joplin Announces Longtime Volunteer John Boyd Named Southern Missouri Adult Volunteer of the Year

April 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Bright Futures Joplin is proud to announce that longtime volunteer John “Chip” Boyd has been named a recipient of the prestigious Show Me Service Award, earning the distinction of Adult Volunteer of […]

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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump Again After FCC Opens Review of ABC TV Licenses

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump Again After FCC Opens Review of ABC TV Licenses
The president has called for the ABC host to be fired for a joke he made last week about Melania Trump.

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The U.S. Wants to Ban China’s High-Tech Cars, but They’re Already Here in El Paso

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The U.S. Wants to Ban China’s High-Tech Cars, but They’re Already Here in El Paso
Mexican dealers are selling cutting-edge Chinese cars that U.S. consumers can’t buy. Americans are warming to the idea of them.

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Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman End Deal Talks

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman End Deal Talks
The French spirits company and the Jack Daniel’s maker announced in March that they were discussing a potential combination.

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Starbucks Says Its Sales Rebound Is Gaining Momentum

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Starbucks Says Its Sales Rebound Is Gaining Momentum
The coffee chain reported a 6.2% increase in same-store sales, topping analysts’ expectations.

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Seashell Photo Gets Comey Charged With Threatening Trump

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Seashell Photo Gets Comey Charged With Threatening Trump
Plus, the U.A.E. is leaving OPEC, Musk testifies against OpenAI, and lube is the secret to glossy hairdos.

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Joplin 44 Petro to Host 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America on May 5

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin 44 Petro is excited to announce that the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride is stopping at their location on Tuesday, May 5 at 2:00 pm! The community is invited to come out and […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission: Liberty Files Renewable Energy Standard Report and Plan

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty has filed its 2025 Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Compliance Report and 2026-2028 RES Compliance Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC). The requirement […]

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Pediatrics Plus to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 7

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Pediatrics Plus is a pediatric health care provider offering occupational, speech, and physical therapy, along with applied behavior analysis. Through their unique, play-based and evidence-driven model, they bring care, therapy, and learning together to help […]

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