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Ozark Center’s Brand New Mobile Behavioral Health Unit Ready to Serve Rural Areas

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, MO. – Calling the moment a “long-awaited milestone” for Freeman Health Ozark Center, officials with the region’s largest provider of comprehensive behavioral services introduced a specialized, 39.5-foot-long Winnebago that will greatly expand access to […]

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Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Great Futures Luncheon on April 8

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for their Great Futures Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 am. This is an opportunity to step inside the mission of the Boys & Girls […]

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Unilever Nears Deal to Create $60 Billion Food Giant With McCormick

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unilever Nears Deal to Create $60 Billion Food Giant With McCormick
The Hellmann’s mayonnaise maker’s board met Monday afternoon to review details of the transaction.

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Iran War Chokes Off Helium Supply Critical for AI

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Iran War Chokes Off Helium Supply Critical for AI
The shortage is threatening the production of everything from semiconductors to military drone components and space rockets.

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Tariffs Put Businesses in Crisis. Waiting for the Refund Could Be Worse.

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tariffs Put Businesses in Crisis. Waiting for the Refund Could Be Worse.
Getting their money back is going to be a slow, messy fight, and some business owners are running out of time. Others are mounting a fight.

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The Reclusive 94-Year-Old Who Just Sold His Food Empire for $29 Billion

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Reclusive 94-Year-Old Who Just Sold His Food Empire for $29 Billion
Nathan Kirsh built Restaurant Depot from one warehouse in Brooklyn in 1976 after getting his business start in South Africa.

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Netflix, Eager for More NFL, Is Looking at a Four-Game Package

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Netflix, Eager for More NFL, Is Looking at a Four-Game Package
The streamer, which currently has Christmas games, is among those interested in the new Thanksgiving-Eve matchup.

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Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for April 2026 from Connect2Culture

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for April 2026. Other listings could be […]

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Missouri Southern State University’s Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser on April 8

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Lion Co-op will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8 at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus. […]

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Joplin Schools Names New Assistant Principal at North Middle School

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Brock Compton as the next assistant principal of North Middle School beginning in July 2026. Compton has taught in Joplin Schools since 2016, […]

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