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Missouri Southern State University Professor Honored by the POGIL Project with Impact Award

March 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) Project has named three longtime practitioners as recipients of its prestigious POGIL Impact Award, including Dr. Michael Garoutte of Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). The Impact Award recognizes […]

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JOPLIN SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN EAGLE BOND TOWN HALL ON MARCH 26

March 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(JOPLIN, MO.) – Joplin Schools administrators and members of the Long Range Facility Committee will host a series of Eagle Bond Town Hall meetings planned from noon to 1:00 pm and from 7:00 to 8:00 […]

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Trump Says the Energy Shock Will Be Short-Lived. CEOs Paint a Scarier Picture.

March 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Says the Energy Shock Will Be Short-Lived. CEOs Paint a Scarier Picture.
Some executives are privately expressing frustration with the administration’s optimistic messaging and say the disruption is already far-reaching.

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As Bombs Rain Down, U.S. Firms Press Ahead With Gulf Expansion

March 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on As Bombs Rain Down, U.S. Firms Press Ahead With Gulf Expansion
The Iran conflict adds risks to megaprojects by Western companies looking to tap the Middle East for much more than oil.

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Losses Pile Up for Beef Slaughterhouse Owners

March 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Losses Pile Up for Beef Slaughterhouse Owners
JBS, the world’s largest meatpacker, reported a $617 million adjusted operating loss for its beef business over the past year, widening the $37 million loss reported a year ago.

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Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Social-Media Addiction Trial

March 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Social-Media Addiction Trial
Plus, the White House threatens more attacks if Iran refuses a deal, and driving the wrong car to work here can get you a ticket.

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GM, Jeep Parent Stellantis Say No Disruptions After Ohio Glass Factory Fire

March 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM, Jeep Parent Stellantis Say No Disruptions After Ohio Glass Factory Fire
The Dayton-area plant supplies parts to several automakers.

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THOMAS JEFFERSON INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL NAMED TO COLLEGE BOARD’S ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

March 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – College Board announced that Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJ) has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction, College Board’s highest honor. TJ is […]

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Bright Futures Joplin to Host 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit Basketball Game on April 11

March 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join Bright Futures Joplin on Sunday, April 11 at 5:00 pm at Joplin High School for the 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit Basketball Game! The Joplin Police Department and Joplin Fire Department are going […]

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Nexus, an OCH Event Center to Host Pasta-Making Class on April 25

March 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join Nexus, an OCH Event Center on Saturday, April 25 for their Pasta-Making Class! This hands-on culinary experience is designed to bring people together around creativity, comfort food, and the joy of fresh, homemade pasta. […]

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