
Crowder College's Speech and Debate Team Finishes Season in Shreveport, Louisiana
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder College Speech and Debate Team recently completed its spring debate season competing in the Bossier

Joplin Empire Market to Host Sixth Birthday Bash on April 27
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Empire Market is celebrating their sixth Birthday Bash this month! The event will be held on Saturday

Freeman Health System Announces Freeman Health Academy Summer Program
Freeman Health System is excited to announce their Freeman Health Academy program for the summer of 2024! The Freeman Health

The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Gears Up for Annual Kentucky Derby-Style Fundraiser
(Joplin, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri will host An Afternoon at the Races, a Kentucky Derby-themed event from

FORVIS to Host Virtual Clean Energy Tax Credits Q&A Panel on April 17
Join FORVIS for an interactive session with our clean energy tax credit panel and learn about the numerous incentives available

Newly Elected Joplin City Council Members Sworn in; Cortez Elected to Serve as Mayor
(Joplin, MO) – During the April 2, 2024, General Election, citizens of Joplin voted on several Council positions and Proposition

The BBB Invites You to Apply for the 2024 Torch Awards
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards

Registration Now Open for The Arc of the Ozark's Sixth Annual Open Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament
Join The Arc of the Ozarks for a day of fishing at the Open Buddy Bass Tournament on Table Rock Lake on Sunday, April 28

Missouri Southern State University Announces the Lions Forward Campaign
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce Lions Forward, the campaign for Missouri Southern! This

Registration Now Open for Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School's Summer Discovery Academy
(Joplin, MO) – Registration is now open for the Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) 2024 Summer Discovery Academy

Joplin Health Department Passes Audit on Vaccines for Children Program
The Joplin Health Department passed an audit of the Center for Disease Control’s Vaccines for Children Program (VFC), which

Rapha International: Update on Current Crisis in Haiti and Rapha's Efforts
Rapha International’s work in Haiti over the past few years has been transformed through the flexibility and innovation

Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host April's Third Thursday Event with 'Be a Hero!' Theme
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) invites the community to “Be a Hero” at April’s Third Thursday

Creative Learning Alliance Newsletter for March 2024
Picking Up STEAM The Creative Learning Alliance (CLA) is excited to recognize their outstanding volunteers and their new

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Two Promotions
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce two well-deserved promotions. Erin Slifka, former
BBB Business Tip: Five Financial Mistakes Your Small Business Should Avoid
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that approximately 20% of small businesses fail within their first year, increasing

George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Solar Eclipse Activities on April 8
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument invites the community to join them in viewing the partial solar

General Mills Foundation Renews Support for Mercy Cancer Center Patients
(Joplin, MO) – Mercy Health Foundation hosted a check presentation on Thursday, April 4, 2024, to celebrate a generous gift

Connect2Culture's April 2024 Performances Include Hot Club of Cowtown and Tyler Hilton, Jontavious Willis, Time for Three, and 'The Pirates of Penzance'
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) will host four performances this month at the Beshore Performance Hall inside the Harry

Phelan Dermatology: Achieving Radiant Summer Skin
As the warm summer months approach, it’s essential to adjust our skincare routines to keep our skin healthy, glowing
