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Joplin Health Department Continues WIC Contract

November 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin City WIC announces that a contract continuance to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Women, Infants and Children […]

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Marketers Are Quitting Corporations for Sports Teams. CMOs Who Made the Move Explain Why.

November 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Marketers Are Quitting Corporations for Sports Teams. CMOs Who Made the Move Explain Why.
A CMO role in sports can offer executives a more meaningful job than the corporate hamster wheel—but glamour and predictability can be in short supply.

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Air-Traffic Controllers With Perfect Shutdown Attendance to Get $10,000 Bonuses

November 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Air-Traffic Controllers With Perfect Shutdown Attendance to Get $10,000 Bonuses
The Transportation Department says 776 controllers and technicians will receive bonuses, suggesting only a fraction didn’t miss work.

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Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Submit Bids for Warner Bros. Discovery

November 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Submit Bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
Of the three bidders, only Paramount is pursuing all of Warner Discovery, including cable channels.

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American Shoppers Are Looking for Deals and Walmart Is Cashing In

November 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Shoppers Are Looking for Deals and Walmart Is Cashing In
The retailer​ reported strong quarterly sales and raised its ​full-year financial outlook ​as consumers sought out better value.

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Cracker Barrel Investors Vote to Keep On CEO, but Send Message of Discontent

November 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cracker Barrel Investors Vote to Keep On CEO, but Send Message of Discontent
Julie Felss Masino and board member Gilbert Dávila had been targeted by activist efforts.

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Bath & Body Works CEO Says Former Strategy Failed to Drive Growth

November 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bath & Body Works CEO Says Former Strategy Failed to Drive Growth
Shares fell 25% after the retailer reported a drop in sales and earnings and slashed its forecast for the year.

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Spiva Center for the Arts to Host 2025 Holiday Makers Market on December 5 and 6

November 20, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Kick off the holiday season at Spiva Center for the Arts with the 2025 Holiday Makers Market! Come start your holiday shopping by looking for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted treasures created by Spiva members. This festive event […]

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Missouri Southern State University to Host Annual Holiday Happenings Event on December 4

November 20, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to invite the community for their annual Holiday Happenings event on Thursday, December 4. Join them for a festive evening full of lights, music, food, and holiday cheer! […]

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One Joplin Partners with TEConomy and Local Organizations to Create The Thrive Joplin Project; Seeking Input on Survey

November 20, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

One Joplin is excited to invite the community to take part in an important project! The Thrive Joplin Project is a four-year, community-driven plan to improve health and prosperity across the Joplin region. Led by One Joplin […]

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