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JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY2026–2029 TIP Amendment 1

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2026–2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the Joplin Metropolitan […]

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The Independent Living Center to Host ‘Smokin’ for Support’ Barbecue Fundraiser; Registration for Competitors and Sponsors Open Now

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Independent Living Center is excited to announce that they are hosting a Smokin’ for Support Barbecue Bash as a fundraiser on Saturday, September 6 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm! The event will feature live […]

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Activist Ancora Pressures Railroad Operator CSX to Explore Deal

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Activist Ancora Pressures Railroad Operator CSX to Explore Deal
The hedge fund, which had also agitated at Norfolk Southern, is prepared to launch a proxy fight if needed.

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Homeowners Are Doing Small Projects but Deferring Big Ones, Home Depot Says

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Homeowners Are Doing Small Projects but Deferring Big Ones, Home Depot Says
Home Depot said tariffs will soon start hitting some price tags even as consumers continue to hold off on larger projects because of higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.

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Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area to Host Impact in Action on September 10

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Economic Security Corporation of the Southwest Area (ESC) invites you to their Impact in Action event on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The ESC will spotlight the real stories of […]

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Peabody Calls Off $3.78 Billion Deal to Buy Anglo American’s Australian Coal Assets

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Peabody Calls Off $3.78 Billion Deal to Buy Anglo American’s Australian Coal Assets
The agreement to buy Anglo American’s steelmaking coal operations was terminated due to the shutdown of a mine central to the deal.

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Freeman Health System Welcomes New Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. James Taylor

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Dr. James Taylor is excited to announce his return to Joplin, joining the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team at Freeman Health System. He is an American Board-certified cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with […]

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TV-Station Owner Sinclair Proposes Merger With Tegna

August 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on TV-Station Owner Sinclair Proposes Merger With Tegna
Nexstar Media Group has already been in talks to buy Tegna.

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MSNBC to Change Its Name—and Lose the Peacock Logo

August 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on MSNBC to Change Its Name—and Lose the Peacock Logo
The cable news network will adopt the new name MS NOW ahead of its spinoff from NBCUniversal.

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Newsmax Settles Dominion’s Defamation Lawsuit for $67 Million

August 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Newsmax Settles Dominion’s Defamation Lawsuit for $67 Million
Dominion accused Newsmax of airing false reports that the voting-machine company helped rig the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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