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Neosho Community Celebrates Freeman Health System’s Neosho Rehab Center Opening

December 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – A standing-room-only crowd gathered on December 17 to celebrate the fruition of when “vision meets generosity and determination.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of Freeman Neosho Rehab […]

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Counseling Associates of the Four States Welcomes Wendy Ovalle to Team

December 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Counseling Associates of the Four States is excited to announce that Wendy Ovalle, LMSW, will be joining their team starting December 22! Wendy will then transition full-time to their Carthage office, which will officially open […]

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Missouri Southern State University and Missouri State University Sign Agreement to Expand Accelerated Master’s Opportunities for MSSU Students

December 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Missouri State University (MSU) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on December 16, 2025. The MOU expands graduate education opportunities for Missouri Southern students studying history through access […]

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U.S. Accepts Fault for Reagan Airport Collision That Killed 67 People

December 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Accepts Fault for Reagan Airport Collision That Killed 67 People
The pilots of the Army helicopter and American Airlines regional jet failed to “maintain vigilance” and avoid each other, the Justice Department said.

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All That Cheap Chinese Stuff Is Now Europe’s Problem

December 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on All That Cheap Chinese Stuff Is Now Europe’s Problem
Trump’s tariffs have redirected the flow of low-valued packages away from the U.S. into backyard warehouses in Europe; the ‘new Silk Road.’

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Warner Demands Larry Ellison’s Personal Guarantee in Paramount Bid

December 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Warner Demands Larry Ellison’s Personal Guarantee in Paramount Bid
In rejecting Paramount ’s hostile takeover bid, Warner Bros. is questioning the Ellison family trust and its commitment to a $77.9 billion deal.

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Elliott Builds Over $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon

December 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elliott Builds Over $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon
The activist investor is pushing for former Ralph Lauren executive Jane Nielsen to be Lululemon’s new CEO.

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Andersen, Descendant of Enron’s Auditor, Surges 47% in Market Debut

December 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Andersen, Descendant of Enron’s Auditor, Surges 47% in Market Debut
The U.S.-based tax and legal services firm plans to fold in some international units from the larger Andersen Global network.

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Neosho RISE Elementary Students Hand-Deliver Goodies for Freeman Hospital Patients

December 17, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Forty-four elementary school children from Neosho’s RISE Elementary School embarked on a 23.5-mile bus ride to Joplin on December 16 to hand deliver goodies for Freeman Health System’s youngest patients. Affectionately called […]

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California Gives Tesla 90 Days to Change Autopilot Advertising

December 16, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on California Gives Tesla 90 Days to Change Autopilot Advertising
An administrative judge found that the automaker deceived consumers by falsely implying its cars could drive on their own.

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