US Business
At Marc Benioff’s Salesforce, It’s One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits
The $160 billion business-software company has joined the tech industry’s retrenchment, laying off thousands.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Government
City Opens Tree Limb Disposal For Residents Due To Recent Storm
(Joplin, MO) – Due to last night’s storm, residents may have experienced broken and downed tree limbs. To help with their disposal, the City of Joplin will open its tree limb drop-off site for residents […]
US Business
Canada Follows U.S., Europe With TikTok Ban on Government Devices
The prohibition emerges days after Canadian regulators opened a probe about TikTok’s privacy policies.
US Business
Altria in Talks to Buy NJOY, Plans to Divest Juul Stake
The Marlboro maker is looking to divest its stake in Juul and take over a new vaping brand.
Banking & Finance
First Community Bank To Celebrate Grand Opening In Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – First Community Bank will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting at 1710 East 32nd Street in Joplin on Thursday, March 9, at 10:30 am with lunch being served from 11:00 am […]
US Business
Publisher Drops Plan to Release Book From ‘Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams
The cartoonist’s “Reframe Your Brain” was expected to be published this September by Penguin Random House. Many newspapers dropped his comic strip after he referred to Black Americans as a “hate group” in a rant online.
Education
New Children’s Book, ‘Scary Gary’, To Be Used to Help Bridge the Gap Between Early Childcare and State Licensing Requirements
(Webb City, MO) – Local children’s book author and small business owner, C.G. Baird, is celebrating the official launch of her new children’s book, Scary Gary and the Super Sock. Scary Gary is a children’s […]
US Business
Student-Loan Forgiveness Case at Supreme Court Hinges on ‘Harm’
A legal challenge to President Biden’s student-debt cancellation plan can’t be considered until the high court decides whether plaintiffs have standing.
Construction
Nominations Open for 2023 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards
(Joplin, MO) – The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Joplin welcomes the public to make nominations for the 2023 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards. Anyone may nominate any individual, entity, or group eligible for one […]
Education
Crowder Speech & Debate Performs Well at Missouri Association of Forensic Tournaments
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder College’s Speech and Debate Team recently traveled to Marshall, Missouri to attend the Missouri Association of Forensic Tournaments (MAFA) state tournament, hosted by Missouri Valley College. Among the entered schools […]