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Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc.’s First-Ever Patient Speaks About How Freeman Health System Staff Saved His Life

March 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Fort Scott, KS) – Feeling fatigued while fighting an infection, 77-year-old Wayne Russell drove himself to Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. On the morning of Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Bourbon County resident […]

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City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Drainage and Pedestrian Improvements in I-44 Area

March 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin will join the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in an Open House Public Meeting from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 26, at the Joplin Public Library (1901 East […]

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Why Oil Markets Can’t Shrug Off This Conflict

March 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why Oil Markets Can’t Shrug Off This Conflict
There isn’t enough cushion in the system to absorb big supply disruptions.

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Missouri Southern State University Celebrates Grand Opening of the Public Safety and Forensics Institute

March 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new Public Safety and Forensics Institute, marking a milestone for law enforcement and forensic science education in the region. The facility […]

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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Offers Free Adventure Pass to Spring Blood Donors

March 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals across the region, is teaming up once again with four premier […]

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What to Know About the Live Nation Antitrust Trial

March 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What to Know About the Live Nation Antitrust Trial
The Justice Department is seeking to force a breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in a trial that kicks off Monday.

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Trump Media in Talks to Spin Off Truth Social

March 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Media in Talks to Spin Off Truth Social
President Trump’s media company said it is in discussions to spin off businesses, including social-media platform Truth Social, into a new publicly traded company.

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Ambassador Spotlight: Alexis Hudson, Adecco Employment Services

March 1, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Meet Alexis Hudson, a Branch Manager for Adecco Employment Services! She’s a been Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for a few month and has become frequent attendee at ribbon cuttings. She brings a strong […]

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Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals

March 1, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! And thank you to our renewals sponsor, Southwest Missouri Bank. 2018 32nd Street Surgery Center, LLC 2003 ACCESS Family Care 2024 Butterfly Insights 2013 […]

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America’s Ranks of Immigrant Truckers Find a Roadblock: English Tests

March 1, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on America’s Ranks of Immigrant Truckers Find a Roadblock: English Tests
Over the past year, more than 10,700 truckers failed an English test disqualifying them from driving.

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