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University of Missouri Extension Seeking Candidates for Jasper County Extension Council; Nominations Open Until December 10

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Carthage, MO) – Nominations are being accept for the January 2026 election of the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Council members, according to Council Chair Mary Frances O’Kelley. Council members are elected or appointed […]

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AIG Hit by More Executive Churn as Incoming President Will No Longer Join

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AIG Hit by More Executive Churn as Incoming President Will No Longer Join
Former Lloyd’s executive John Neal was recently hired to fill in as AIG’s No. 2. He was slated to start in two weeks.

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Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns “A” Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Pittsburg, KS) – Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has earned an A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. Mercy Hospital Pittsburg was among just 32% of hospitals nationwide to earn […]

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Watered Gardens Ministries’ Marketplace Thrift Store to Hold Black Friday Weekend Sales on November 28 and 29

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Watered Gardens Ministries is excited to announce that their Marketplace Thrift Store (220 W. 2nds Street) will be holding Black Friday sales all weekend after Thanksgiving! The community is invited to visit the Marketplace Thrift […]

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Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy Program Receives 2025 Outstanding Performance Award

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award from the Missouri Adult Education & Literacy Office at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The recognition […]

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Inside the Frantic Push to Reverse Verizon’s Decline

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside the Frantic Push to Reverse Verizon’s Decline
After the board soured on Hans Vestberg’s network-first focus, his successor as CEO is planning major cost cuts.

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Companies Predict 2026 Will Be the Worst College Grad Job Market in Five Years

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Predict 2026 Will Be the Worst College Grad Job Market in Five Years
Hires from the Class of 2026 will stay largely flat, employers project, as layoffs rise and AI is able to do more entry-level tasks.

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Paramount, Comcast, Netflix Prepare Bids for Warner as Deadline Approaches

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Paramount, Comcast, Netflix Prepare Bids for Warner as Deadline Approaches
Warner Bros. Discovery is holding an auction process in the hopes of having it completed by the end of the year.

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Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Five-Year Contract

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Five-Year Contract
Roughly 3,200 St. Louis-area machinists ended a nearly 15-week strike that curbed jet-fighter production.

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Disney Stock Drops as Revenue Disappoints

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney Stock Drops as Revenue Disappoints
Streaming and experiences profits were up, and Disney says it will return more cash to investors.

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  • Trump’s Tariffs Put a Spotlight on Forced Labor. It Isn’t Going Away.
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