US Business
Saks to Close Most of Its Off 5th Discount Stores as Part of Bankruptcy
All but a dozen of the roughly 70 Saks Off 5th stores will be shut, and the online business will wind down too.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Southwest Now Charges for Seats. Next Stop: Quadrupling Profit
The airline says its new economic model is critical to catch industry rivals, even if passengers have to pay more.
Events
Pro 100 REALTORS to Host Bloom Real Estate School from February 23 to March 5; Register by February 16
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a licensed Missouri realtor? Your path to a Missouri real estate license begins with PRO 100 REALTORS at their Bloom Real Estate program! Bloom includes the two courses required […]
US Business
Trump Picks New Leader for Maritime Regulator
President Trump selected Laura DiBella, a former commerce secretary for the state of Florida, to lead the Federal Maritime Commission.
Events
City of Joplin to Host February 17 City Council Meeting at Missouri Southern State University’s Corley Auditorium
The City of Joplin is announcing a change of venue for an upcoming meeting of the Joplin City Council. The second regular council meeting for February would normally fall on the third Monday of the […]
Events
James River Church to Host Saturday Serve Blood Drive on January 31 with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
(Joplin, MO) – James River Church is partnering with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) to host a community blood drive on Saturday, January 31, as part of its “Saturday Serve” outreach initiative. CBCO is the […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for February 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for February 2026. Other listings could be […]
US Business
Sergey Brin Backs New California Political Effort as Threat of Wealth Tax Looms
The Google co-founder joined other wealthy individuals in backing a new nonpartisan, nonprofit organization aimed at tackling housing affordability.
US Business
The Canceled Hollywood Director Spinning the Melania Movie Into His Comeback
How a former Hollywood player, ’Rush Hour’ director Brett Ratner, found himself in the epicenter of global power.
US Business
Barry Diller Told Warner Discovery He Is Interested in Buying CNN
A Warner spokesman said CNN “was not and is not for sale.” The overture adds a new twist to the biggest takeover drama in the media industry in years.