
Two Freeman Health System Employees Recognized for Boosting Local, Rural Health Care
(Neosho, MO) – For the second year in a row, a Freeman Health System employee has been named “Missouri Rural Champion” by

Empire Market Seeks Contestants for 6th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 18, 2025
(Joplin, MO) – The 6th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on January 18, 2025

Missouri Southern State University's Board Approves $2.1M for Renovation of Leggett & Platt Athletic Center
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Board of Governors approved at $2.189 million allocation from university reserve

Neosho Elementary Students Deliver Pillowcases Full of Toys to Freeman Hospital West's Sick Children
(Joplin, MO) – Dozens of pillowcases stuffed with toys were dropped off by 44 first-grade students from Neosho’s RISE Elementary

Joplin Health Department Continues WIC Contract
The Joplin Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2025 has

Connect2Culture: Share the Joy of Live Entertainment This Season!
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Connect2Culture (C2C) invites you to share the joy of live entertainment this season

City of Joplin's Tree Limb Drop-Off Site Open on December 20 and 21, and Monthly in 2025
The City of Joplin’s Free Drop-Off Site for Tree Limbs will be open Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21

Share the Gift of Life this Holiday Season at the Miracle of Giving Blood Drive
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients

Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Deliver Christmas Cheer to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
(Joplin, MO) – The true definition of Christmas — spreading joy to those in need — was on full display Tuesday morning as

Crowder College's NJCAA e-Sports Fall 2024 Season Wraps Up an Exciting Chapter
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder College’s Roughrider e-Sports team has finished up the Fall 2024 season with some astonishing

Missouri Southern State University Secures $374K+ Grant to Address Nursing Workforce Demands
(Joplin, MO) – Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) Department of Nursing is proud to announce the approval of its

City of Joplin Announces that Public Safety and Justice Center to Close on Morning of December 20 for Utility Work
The Dr. Donald E. Clark Public Safety and Justice Center, 303 East 3rd Street, will be closed to the public from 7:00 am

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Earns Platinum Distinction on College Board's Advanced Placement Honor Roll
(Joplin, MO) – College Board announced that Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) has been named to the 2024 Advanced

Four New Routes Added to U.S. Bicycle Route System
(Missoula, MT) – Adventure Cycling Association, in partnership with the American Association of State Highway Officials

Joplin Greenhouse to Open Second Location, Bloom, Located in Historic Downtown Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Greenhouse and The Coffee Shop is thrilled to announce the opening of its first additional location

Crowder to Add PN Program at McDonald County Instructional Center
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is pleased to announce the Missouri State Board of Nursing approved the addition of a Practical

Tin Cup Trail to Highlight the Natural Beauty of South Joplin in 2025
Many residents look for outdoor recreation options, and Joplin’s new Tin Cup Trail will provide a perfect way to enjoy

Connect2Culture Presents Christmas with Guy Penrod on December 14
Celebrate the season with Connect2Culture (C2C) and Guy Penrod, a GRAMMY and DOVE award-winning vocalist known for his powerful

Public Meeting Set for December 19 to Discuss Consolidated Plan, Receive Citizens' Comments
The City of Joplin is developing the five-year Consolidated Plan (FY 2025-2029) and one-year Action Plan (FY 2025) for submission

Missouri Southern State University's Career Services to Host 10th Annual Dress to Impress Event; Now Accepting Donations of Professional Clothing
Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) Career Services Office is excited to host their 10th annual Dress to Impress
