US Business
The Plan to Make Hooters ‘Delightfully Tacky’ Again
Buyers for the bankrupt chain envision short shorts and lots of butter sauce.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Spirit Airlines Engages Advisers to Explore Repeat Restructuring
Spirit is exploring strategic alternatives after its recent restructuring failed to put the budget carrier on a sustainable path.
Government
City of Joplin’s Resurfacing Program to Begin on August 25, 2025
As part of the City of Joplin’s yearly road resurfacing program, Microsurfacing Contractors, LLC, the City’s contractor, is to begin micro-surfacing selected city streets next week. Residents who are affected will receive a notification in […]
Nonprofit
Lafayette House Receives Emergency Grant for Critical Security System Upgrade Following Safety Incident
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is grateful to announce the receipt of a $3,500 emergency grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) to install a new security system at its licensed childcare facility. […]
Education
Kansas City University Welcomes New Dental Class with White Coat Ceremony
In a region where access to dental care remains limited, a new class of 82 students in the Kansas City University (KCU) College of Dental Medicine (CDM) Class of 2029 stepped onto the stage for […]
Government
City of Joplin Reopens 15th Street and Range Line Intersection; Area Still a Work Zone as Project Continues
The intersection of East 15th Street and Range Line Road is now open. The City of Joplin would like to remind drivers to use caution when traveling on the new section of 15th Street into […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Launches Expansion to Freeman Physicians Group of Pittsburg Facility
(Pittsburg, KS) – Freeman Health System officials have greenlit a $14-million expansion to the existing Freeman Physicians Group of Pittsburg facility. Upon completion, it will provide the most comprehensive, high-quality cancer care in southeast Kansas. […]
US Business
The Biggest Retailers Are Thriving in the Tariff Economy
Walmart, Amazon and T.J. Maxx are beating out rivals by offering deals to stressed-out consumers.
US Business
How Trump Will Decide Which Chips Act Companies Must Give Up Equity
The administration isn’t eyeing equity in semiconductor companies that are increasing U.S. investment like TSMC and Micron, but may take stakes in others.
Education
Joplin Schools’ Jacob Williams Named SWMO Middle School Principal of the Year
(Joplin, MO) – South Middle School Principal Jacob Williams has been named the Southwest Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Williams has served as head principal […]