Missouri Southern State University and Missouri State University Sign Agreement to Expand Accelerated Master's Opportunities for MSSU Students
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Missouri State University (MSU) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Neosho RISE Elementary Students Hand-Deliver Goodies for Freeman Hospital Patients
(Joplin, MO) – Forty-four elementary school children from Neosho’s RISE Elementary School embarked on a 23.5-mile bus ride
Connect2Culture Presents ‘An Evening in Kringle City’ on December 19
Join Connect2Culture on Friday, December 19 for a fun, festive evening of holiday magic with the jolly toymaker himself
December 2025 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC
Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate
City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs
Starting Tuesday, December 16, South St. Louis Avenue, from 7th Street to 6th Street, will be closed for permanent repairs
Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, Joplin’s hometown internet provider, is lending a hand to neighbors in need with a $1,500 donation
Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Donate Gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
Each year, volunteers with Freeman Health System’s Auxiliary strive to make the holidays as magical as possible for
City of Joplin Reopens Intersection of West 20th Street and Country Club Drive Following Roundabout Construction
The newly built roundabout at 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat Road is now open for north and southbound travelers
Missouri Southern State University Celebrates the Completion of Tennis Court Renovations with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has completed the renovation of its six outdoor tennis courts, a project made
Mercy Pittsburg Recognized as Best Hospital for Maternity Care Access by U.S. News & World Report
(Pittsburg, KS) – Eleven Mercy hospitals across four states were recognized as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S
Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop to Host Trivia Night on December 20
You’re invited to join Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop on Saturday, December 20 for a special Trivia Night
Joplin High School Marketing Students Host Project-Based Basketball Experience
(Joplin, MO) – The third annual Day Out of School Basketball Game, hosted and organized by student members of DECA and JHS
Domino's Pizza Offering Discounts on Large Pizza Orders for the Holiday Season
Calling all employers! Are you looking to treat your staff this holiday season? Domino’s Pizza is here to help. Throughout
Connect2Culture Presents ‘An Evening in Kringle City’ on December 19
Join Connect2Culture on Friday, December 19 for a fun, festive evening of holiday magic with the jolly toymaker himself
Missouri Department of Economic Development and Missouri Technology Corporation Announces Second Round of Missouri State Small Business Credit Initiative Funding
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in coordination with the Missouri Technology
Missouri Southern State University Choral Society to Host Winter Concert on December 14
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Choral Society’s annual holiday concert will take place
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Senior Receives QuestBridge Match Offer to Ivy League Institution
(Joplin, MO) – Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJ) Senior Trenton Farley was named a QuestBridge Scholar and received
Spiva Center for the Arts to Host A Night at the Gallery: A New Year's Even Experience on December 27
Ring in the New Year a little early with an unforgettable evening at Spiva Center for the Arts! Guests who are 21 years
Watered Gardens Ministries to Host Annual Christmas Market on December 11 and 13, 2025
(Joplin, MO) – Watered Gardens Ministries and its team loves the giving spirit that the holiday season brings to everyone
Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases Their January 2026 Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group along with other partners, will be hosting two sessions of their