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A-F rating system for public schools clears Missouri House
By Annelise Hanshaw Missouri Independent Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s request to grade public schools on an “A” through “F” scale is pushing House lawma…
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Kehoe reappoints Mark Elliott, Ben Rosenberg to MSSU Board of Governors
(From Gov. Mike Kehoe) Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced seven gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions. T Mark Elliott, of Jop…
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Tree management marks beginning of Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza project
(From the City of Joplin) In preparation for the Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza project, City staff and a contractor are clearing select trees a…
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Freeman Health buying four NW Arkansas hospitals
(From Freeman Health) Freeman Health System today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, In…
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Northpark Mall owner buys Nebraska mall, sells open-air center
(From CBL Properties) CBL Properties (NYSE:CBL) today announced two significant transactions that advance the company’s strategic focus on accretively…
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Police say Joplin man is prime suspect in bar district fatal shooting
(From the Joplin Police Department) The Joplin Police Department is actively trying to locate Andre Emmanuel Swindell 40, of Joplin in connection with…
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Republicans push forward with proposal to replace Missouri income tax with sales tax
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent The proposal to eliminate the state income tax is moving to the Missouri House floor following a party-line commit…
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Jasper County Sheriff's Office warns of mail being stolen from rural Carthage mailboxes
(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office) Over the past several days, investigators have received multiple reports of mail being stolen from residenti…
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Seneca R-7 names Marly Ramsour director of special services
(From the Seneca R-7 School District) The Seneca R-7 School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Marly Ramsour as our Director of Special Ser…
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Victim identified in shooting on Joplin avenue, investigation continues
(From the Joplin Police Department) Joplin Police are asking for tips as the investigation into a fatal shooting continues, the shooting occurred on 2…
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Jason Smith: America is safer, more secure and more prosperous under Trump's leadership
(From Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith) One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a clear promise: make life more affordable for ha…
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Mark Alford: President Trump's State of the Union message was clear, confident and rooted in results
(From Fourth District Congressman Mark Alford) President Trump’s State of the Union wasn’t complicated. It was clear, confident, and rooted in results…
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Joplin Police investigating fatal shooting on Joplin Avenue
(From the Joplin Police Department) On 02/28/26 at 01:48 am, the Joplin Emergency Communications Center received a call of gun shots in the 500 block…
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Jill Carter says her bill will strengthen election integrity
(From Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby) State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, presented Senate Bill 985 on Monday before the Local Government, Elections and Pen…
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Shelby Frakes named principal at Joplin McKinley Elementary
(From Joplin Schools) We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Shelby Frakes as head principal at McKinley Elementary! She will succeed Jason Ridd…
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Denise Powley named principal at Webb City Webster Primary Center
(From the Webb City R-7 School District) We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Denise Powley has been selected as the new Principal of Webster Primary…
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North Garrison bridges in Carthage to close due to structural issues
(From the City of Carthage) The City of Carthage announces that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has directed the closure of the two…
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Ellen Nichols: Missourians expect private information to be protected, not posted on public website
(From Ellen Nichols, 32nd District Senate Candidate) “When I file a bill in the Missouri State Senate, my name will be on it — and I take that respons…
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Grand opening, ribbon cutting held for MSSU Public Safety and Forensics Institute
(From Missouri Southern State University) Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new Public…
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Jason Vieselmeyer named Joplin North Middle School principal
(From Joplin Schools) We are excited to announce the promotion of Jason Vieselmeyer as the next head principal of North Middle School beginning in Jul…