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Joplin High School Names New Assistant Principal

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Trent Barratt as an assistant principal at Joplin High School, effective July 2026. Barratt most recently served as principal at Neosho High School, […]

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Washington Post Losses Topped $100 Million in 2025

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Washington Post Losses Topped $100 Million in 2025
The paper, known in part for its coverage of the Watergate scandal and the Pentagon Papers, has struggled to find a sustainable business model.

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Wall Street Traders Are Pouncing on the Tariff Refund Chaos

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wall Street Traders Are Pouncing on the Tariff Refund Chaos
Investors are paying more for tariff-refund claims since the Supreme Court struck down the president’s tariffs.

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Nvidia Beats Back Bubble Fears With Record $68 Billion in Sales in Fourth Quarter

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nvidia Beats Back Bubble Fears With Record $68 Billion in Sales in Fourth Quarter
“Computing has changed,” CEO Jensen Huang said, citing agentic AI as driver of 94% profit surge.

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The $130 Billion Race for Companies to Get Their Tariff Money Back

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The $130 Billion Race for Companies to Get Their Tariff Money Back
At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds from the government.

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Paramount Streaming Revenue Rises, but TV Segment Faces Headwinds

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Paramount Streaming Revenue Rises, but TV Segment Faces Headwinds
The media company is pursuing a high-stakes bid for rival Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Joplin Fire Department’s ISO Rating Stays at 2; Department Remains in Elite Group

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Fire Department’s ISO rating remains at a 2, keeping them in an elite group of fire departments in Missouri. Currently, only 32 agencies in Missouri have the 2 rating. The department recently underwent […]

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 14, Presented by TAMKO Building Products

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Get ready to run for a cause on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Put on your lucky shoes and join Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC) for a free community event on Saturday, […]

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Missouri Main Street Connection Convened at the Missouri State Capitol to Share 20 Years of Impact

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Branson, MO) – Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. (MMSC) has cultivated a successful partnership with the State of Missouri through Main Street Capitol Day that yields high returns for Missourians. MMSC has been educating legislators […]

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Missouri Southern State University to Host 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium Featuring Dr. Jason Pappas, NFL, and Collegiate Athletics Leader on March 2

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) proudly hosts the 3rd Annual Rod Anderson Sport and Recreation Management Symposium on March 2, 2026, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Jason Pappas of Florida State University (FSU). The Symposium […]

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  • Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp Is Back—With a Few Strings Attached
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