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Joplin Empire Market to Host 8th Birthday Bash & Goats in the Garden Event April 25

April 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, Mo) – Joplin Empire Market is celebrating their 8th Birthday Bash this April, in combination with a springtime Goats in the Garden event. The event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2025, during normal […]

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Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 6th Annual Blooms of Hope Benefit on May 2

April 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to a celebration for all the moms in our lives on May 2! They invite moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, and friends to dress up and create lasting memories […]

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Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple Names New CEO

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple Names New CEO
John Ternus, head of the company’s hardware division, will succeed Cook, who will become executive chairman.

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Struggling Spirit Airlines in Talks With Trump Administration on Government Investment

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Struggling Spirit Airlines in Talks With Trump Administration on Government Investment
Florida-based Spirit has been working to sell some planes and refocus operations on core cities.

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Apple Hardware Exec to Succeed Tim Cook as CEO

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple Hardware Exec to Succeed Tim Cook as CEO
Plus, an Iran cease-fire extension looks unlikely, and a $150 train ride to the World Cup might feel red-card worthy.

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Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp Is Back—With a Few Strings Attached

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp Is Back—With a Few Strings Attached
The seafood chain is bringing back the promotion for the first time since bankruptcy, with some limits.

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Crowder College Names Dr. Phillip Witt Vice President of Academic Affairs

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Phillip Witt as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Witt will begin his term on July 1, 2026. Dr. Witt is an […]

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City of Joplin and Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces May Day Spring Cleaning Event Set for May 1

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Have you heard? We’ve got visitors coming, time to clean up! Everyone in the community is invited to help Joplin make a great first impression. How do we do this? Come join us in a […]

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Justice Department Presses Criminal Antitrust Probe of Beef Companies

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Justice Department Presses Criminal Antitrust Probe of Beef Companies
President Trump last year called for an investigation of the companies.

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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Announces Updated Tattoo Guidelines Allowing More Donors to Give Blood Immediately

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) announced that it is expanding the list of states where donors will be accepted if they received a tattoo from an approved, state-regulated facility, allowing more people […]

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