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Netflix Secures Three More Football Games in New NFL Deal

May 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Netflix Secures Three More Football Games in New NFL Deal
The National Football League’s four-year deal with Netflix licenses three additional games to the streaming platform, and agreements with Fox and NBC bring them more games as well.

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Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity Showcases Progress of Agape Apartments for Veterans on May 22

May 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity to preview the progress of the Agape Apartments developed by the Joplin Economic Housing Development Initiative (JEHDI) to provide affordable and quality homes to local veterans. The event will […]

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First Community Bank Welcomes Jordan Bolinger to Joplin Market

May 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Batesville, Arkansas) – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Jordan Bolinger has joined the organization as vice president, treasury management sales officer, serving the bank’s southwest Missouri region, including Joplin, Neosho, Goodman, and […]

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Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces Gold Medal Win in Regional Public Awareness Olympics

May 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Soroptimist International of Joplin was awarded the top honor in Public Awareness for the South Central Region of Soroptimist International at the 100th Annual South Central Region Conference in Kansas City on […]

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China’s ‘Two Billion Feet’ Are Suddenly Running From Nike

May 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s ‘Two Billion Feet’ Are Suddenly Running From Nike
Quick-moving domestic athletic brands are now able to match American quality and cachet in the hypercompetitive and increasingly nationalistic market.

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Walmart Lays Off or Relocates About 1,000 Corporate Workers

May 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart Lays Off or Relocates About 1,000 Corporate Workers
The retailer is cutting positions as it combines more of its global-tech and product teams.

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Jack Daniel’s Maker Brown-Forman Rejects $15 Billion Takeover Offer From Sazerac

May 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jack Daniel’s Maker Brown-Forman Rejects $15 Billion Takeover Offer From Sazerac
Advisers for Brown-Forman informed Sazerac on Monday that the company was rejecting the $32-a-share cash offer.

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Guaranty Bank Announces Retirement of Whitney Morrow EVP, Director of Treasury Management

May 12, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Springfield, MO) – Guaranty Bank announces the retirement of Whitney Morrow after over 40 years of dedicated service in the financial services industry. Morrow joined Guaranty Bank in 2018 and served most recently as the […]

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Kansas City University Celebrates 476 Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

May 12, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University (KCU) celebrated its 2026 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, honoring 476 graduates as they take the next step in their professional journeys in health care. The […]

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Joplin Area Catholic Schools Names Garrett Zoucha as New Principal for St. Peter’s Catholic Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School

May 12, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Area Catholic Schools has named Garrett Zoucha as the new principal of St. Peter’s Catholic Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Zoucha will officially assume […]

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  • Sparklight Business Launches Mobile Service for Small Businesses
  • Kansas City University’s Vice Dean Robert Arnce, MD, Receives National Innovations Research Award
  • Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Presents The BOLD Women’s Summit, Powered by EaglePicher on November 10
  • City of Joplin Invites the Community to Celebrate the Reopening of Ewert Park on December 17
  • First Community Bank Promotes Olivia Thouvenell to VP, Branch Manager, and Lender
  • Moscow Seizes Japan Tobacco’s Russia Factories
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  • Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2026 Empty Bowls Event on November 12
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