US Business
Walmart CEO Plans to Stay in Role at Least Three More Years
With Doug McMillon, 56, Walmart’s fourth CEO since founder Sam Walton, decision to remain at the helm, the company has time to name his successor.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers Update
Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers (PAT) has been crack-a-lackin’! Read below to learn more about upcoming programs and initiatives. Kindergarten Bootcamp and Preschool Screenings We have launched our Kindergarten Bootcamp visits for children who will be […]
US Business
Fox News Defamation Case Tests Reach of Press Protections
Legal observers say Dominion’s lawsuit could overcome traditional free-speech defense for news media.
Entertainment
First Friday Wineshare to Be Held at Pennington Station
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold the March First Friday WineShare on March 3 at Pennington Station (518 Virginia Avenue). WineShare is a unique networking opportunity that takes place from 6:00 to […]
SBDC Updates
Business Checkup: Five Areas for Business Health
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University Every year I go to my doctor and get a checkup. My vitals are checked and compared with previous checkups and then […]
US Business
The New Tech That Will Take Us Beyond the Smartphone. Maybe.
At the MWC 2023 mobile trade show, industry leaders are pitching all sorts of future technologies. We cut through the buzzword blabber.
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for March 2023
(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 March 2023. Other listings could be […]
US Business
Elon Musk Confirms Mexico Factory Plan in Mapping Out Costly Vision for Tesla
Shares in the electric-vehicle maker dropped in after-hours trading as the remarks unfolded.
Nonprofit
Community Support Services Welcomes New Senior Director
(Joplin, MO) – Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) is pleased to welcome Jayde Thomas as the new Senior Director of Development Operations and Strategy. Thomas will be responsible for fundraising, donor stewardship and identifying additional […]
US Business
Eli Lilly to Cut Prices of Insulin Drugs by 70%
Facing pressure to curb diabetes-treatment costs, the company will cut the list prices for its most commonly prescribed insulin and take other steps to make it easier for patients to afford the drugs.