
Freeman Health System RN Jessie McNally Wins DAISY Award for Dedication Inside NICU
(Joplin, MO) – For a moment, Jessie McNally stood stunned, hands covering her face. Seated in front of the veteran Freeman

Sparklight® Launches TechAssist to Simplify Connected Living
(Phoenix, AZ) – From smart thermostats that won’t sync to printers that won’t connect, many households are feeling

Crowder College Technical Education Center Student Max Morin Named District SkillsUSA Officer
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College Technical Education Center (CTEC) is pleased to announce Max Morin has been selected as District

Missouri Southern State University Receives $42,800 Grant to Enhance Recycling Project Initiative
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)’s Recycling Enhancement Education Project was awarded $42,800 grant in July

Freeman Health System Appoints Mary Burgin as New Ambulatory Operations VP
Mary Burgin has been named Freeman Health System’s Vice President Ambulatory Operations, bringing to Joplin more than two

Connect2Culture Presents 'Hollywood & Broadway in Four Hands' with Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi
Join Connect2Culture on Saturday, October 25 for a thrilling four-hands piano concert celebrating the golden age of Broadway

Arc of the Ozarks to Host 31st Annual Christmas Extravaganza on December 5
The Arc of the Ozarks are excited to invite the community to start the holiday season with The Arc of the Ozarks’ Christmas

Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases Their November 2025 Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group along with other partners, will be hosting a Preschool Connections

City receives substantial grant to renovate Parr Hill Park in central Joplin
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks has awarded the City of Joplin an Outdoor Recreation

‘The Need is Real’
PITTSBURG, Kan. – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday morning for a key expansion to the existing Freeman Physician

Public Hearing set for Oct. 22 for comments on proposed Charter revisions
Joplin citizens are invited to comment on items under consideration by the Charter Review Commission in an upcoming Public

Mercy Earns National Honor for Excellence in Patient Experience
ST. LOUIS (Oct. 15, 2025) – For the fourth consecutive year, Mercy has earned the Excellence in Patient Experience Award

Jordan CPA Services’ Andrew Jordan Featured on Becker’s “Cool Careers in Accounting” Podcast (Episode 19)
Jordan CPA Services is proud to share that Co-Owner and President Andrew Jordan was featured on Episode 19 of Becker’s Cool

Hot Links Golf Tournament 2025 — Fall Edition!
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 20+ teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on October 10! Players

City of Joplin Responds to State Auditor's Report
The City of Joplin thanks State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick and his staff for their thorough work on the 2023 performance

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host October Third Thursday Event, 'Harvest Festival'
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) and Spire partner for the Harvest Festival during the last Third Thursday

Ozark Center Unveils New PRISM Location
(Joplin, MO) – Ozark Center unveiled its all-new PRISM location, located at 3230 Wisconsin Avenue in Joplin. PRISM, which

Joplin Schools Foundation Announces 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Schools Foundation will welcome the 2025 class of inductees into the Joplin Schools Alumni Hall

Freeman Health System Concludes Feasibility Study for Southeast Kansas Hospital
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has concluded a comprehensive feasibility study regarding the potential development

Loving Grace to Join God's Resort, Inc.
After prayerful consideration, the Board of Directors of Loving Grace has determined that coming under the umbrella of God’s
