
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY2026–2029 TIP Amendment 5
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 7-day public comment period for an amendment to the

Freedom of Flight Museum to Host Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In on October 3
The Freedom of Flight Museum, Higher Power Garage, and Our Veterans First are excited to invite the community to their Wings

Freeman Health System's Helping Friends Fund Helps Women in Need Receive Free Mammograms
(Joplin, MO) – Diagnosing cancer in its earliest stages provides the best chance for survival, considering a woman is diagnosed

Shine Joplin to Host Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on October 31
Join Shine Joplin for their inaugural Shine Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, October 31 at G3 Entertainment in Carthage (2433 S

Joplin Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant to Hire Additional Firefighters
The Joplin Fire Department has won a generous federal grant that will provide expedited funding for the addition of new

Community Support Services of Missouri to Host 2026 Fall Classic Golf Scramble on October 12 at Eagle Creek Golf Club
(Joplin, MO) – Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) invites the community to join its 2026 Fall Classic Golf Scramble

Joplin Jailbirds Present 'Taylorville: An Unofficial Live Tribute Band' on October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium
The Joplin Jailbirds invite the community to immerse themselves in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! Join them

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri Announce 2026 Club Conmingo Gala: Casino Royale on October 10
The stakes are high, but the impact is even greater at the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri’s 2026 Club

First Community Bank Announces Promotions
(Batesville, AR) – First Community Bank recently announced a series of promotions recognizing outstanding team members across

Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2026 Empty Bowl Presale Event on September 19–26
Join Watered Gardens Ministries for their 13th annual Empty Bowls presale event! Reminiscent of the “soup lines” from the

Joplin Health Department Receives Grants for Dementia Support and Safe Driving Education
The Joplin Health Department is the recipient of two grant awards that will serve populations with very different needs

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host Daddy-Daughter Disco on October 3
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is excited to invite dads and daughters to a night out at the disco at their Daddy-Daughter

Crowder College to Host Traveling Exhibit About Missouri's Struggle for Statehood
(Neosho, MO) – Struggle for Statehood, a traveling exhibit created by the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and

Freeman Health System and KRI Sign Letter of Intent Regarding the Future of Fort Scott Health Care Services
Freeman Health System and KRI announced on September 21 the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the

Tickets on Sale for the City of Joplin's 2027 State of the Community Event on January 27
The City of Joplin is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the second annual State of the Community event

Lafayette House Leadership Takes the Stage at 2026 Missouri Behavioral Health Conference
Lafayette House is proud to announce that CEO Susan Hickam and Chief Program Officer Kelli Davis presented a session at

Freeman Health System's Neosho Hospital's Swing Bed Program Keeps Family Together and Safe
(Neosho, MO) – The swing bed program at Freeman Health System’s Neosho Hospital literally spared a local family an

Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) Sets Intervention Deadline for October 12 in Liberty Large Load Customer Rate Plan Request
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set a deadline of October 12, 2026, to intervene

Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Most

Joplin Schools' Human Resources Director Set to Retire in October
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools’ Board of Education has accepted the retirement plans of Justin Crawford, Esq., district
