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Freeman Health System and Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Names New CMN Champion, Zakiyah Crow

February 24, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Zakiyah Crow will be one of the most recognized 9-year-olds in the Joplin metro area after being named Children’s Miracle Network at Freeman Health System’s 2026 Champion on February 23, 2026. Each […]

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15th Annual PDGA XC-Tier Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit FosterAdopt Connect Joplin; Player and Sponsor Signups Open Now

February 24, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Calling all disc-golfers! Join FosterAdopt Connect for their annual Two-Step Disc Golf Tournament, a PDGA XC Tier-sanctioned event, on Friday, April 3 at 9:15 am. Round One will be hosted at Morse Park: OG 18 […]

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Downtown Joplin Alliance Clean Team Volunteer Signups Now Open

February 24, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance announces the start of the 2026 Clean Team season, sponsored this year by JoplinRecycles.com “From plastic bottles to metal cans, recycling in Joplin is easy. Get rolling — request […]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI to Write Performance Reviews

February 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI to Write Performance Reviews
It can be helpful in getting your message across. But it also could backfire badly.

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Planet Fitness Shares Sink on Weak Outlook

February 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Planet Fitness Shares Sink on Weak Outlook
The gym chain logged higher quarterly profit and revenue but said it expects to grow adjusted earnings per share between 9% and 10% in 2026, below analyst forecasts.

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Joplin Public Library Invites the Community to Help Them Design Their 2026 Summer Reading Bookmark by March 23

February 24, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Summer is just around the corner, and that means one of the Joplin Public Library’s favorite traditions is coming back — Summer Reading at the Library! Library staff are busy planning a season full of […]

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China Hits Japanese Firms With Export Bans

February 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Hits Japanese Firms With Export Bans
China has banned exports of dual-use items to a broad list of Japanese entities because of their military ties, escalating Beijing’s monthslong dispute with Japan over Taiwan.

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Small Business Administration Relief Still Available for Missouri Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by April 2025 Storms

February 23, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri of the March 23, 2026 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses […]

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Former DJ Gets Prison Sentence for Scamming World’s Top Airlines

February 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Former DJ Gets Prison Sentence for Scamming World’s Top Airlines
The entrepreneur sold tens of thousands of counterfeit aircraft parts, sparking safety fears.

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Longevity Doctor Peter Attia Is Out at CBS News After Epstein Revelations

February 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Longevity Doctor Peter Attia Is Out at CBS News After Epstein Revelations
Attia, whose name appeared more than 1,700 times in the Epstein files, said he didn’t want to be a distraction for the network.

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  • Pizza Hut Lost in the U.S. Now It’s Selling for $2.7 Billion.
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