US Business
AIG Hit by More Executive Churn as Incoming President Will No Longer Join
Former Lloyd’s executive John Neal was recently hired to fill in as AIG’s No. 2. He was slated to start in two weeks.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Health Care
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns “A” Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
(Pittsburg, KS) – Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has earned an A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. Mercy Hospital Pittsburg was among just 32% of hospitals nationwide to earn […]
Events
Watered Gardens Ministries’ Marketplace Thrift Store to Hold Black Friday Weekend Sales on November 28 and 29
Watered Gardens Ministries is excited to announce that their Marketplace Thrift Store (220 W. 2nds Street) will be holding Black Friday sales all weekend after Thanksgiving! The community is invited to visit the Marketplace Thrift […]
Education
Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy Program Receives 2025 Outstanding Performance Award
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award from the Missouri Adult Education & Literacy Office at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The recognition […]
US Business
Inside the Frantic Push to Reverse Verizon’s Decline
After the board soured on Hans Vestberg’s network-first focus, his successor as CEO is planning major cost cuts.
US Business
Companies Predict 2026 Will Be the Worst College Grad Job Market in Five Years
Hires from the Class of 2026 will stay largely flat, employers project, as layoffs rise and AI is able to do more entry-level tasks.
US Business
Paramount, Comcast, Netflix Prepare Bids for Warner as Deadline Approaches
Warner Bros. Discovery is holding an auction process in the hopes of having it completed by the end of the year.
US Business
Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Five-Year Contract
Roughly 3,200 St. Louis-area machinists ended a nearly 15-week strike that curbed jet-fighter production.
US Business
Disney Stock Drops as Revenue Disappoints
Streaming and experiences profits were up, and Disney says it will return more cash to investors.
Education
Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers to Host Two Holiday Events in December
Joplin Schools‘ Parents as Teachers (PAT) is excited to announce their two holiday-themed events, which will be hosted in December. The group is still accepting donations of necessary supplies and/or treats for both events. See […]