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Jasper County Commission issues county wide burn ban
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Missouri redistricting referendum fight reaches Supreme Court
By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent When the Missouri Supreme Court considers Wednesday whether voters can force a referendum on congressional redist…
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Connect2Culture, Nice Guys fail Joplin Health Department Inspections
Nice Guys, 101 N. Range Line Road, and Connect2Culture, 212 W. 7th Street, failed Joplin Health Department inspections this week, according to informa…
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Nancy Hughes: When God had it with my control issues
“The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 (NIV) “He’s…
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Missouri power grid faces costly upgrades as AI data centers drive electricity demand
By Jana Rose Schleis Missouri Independent A new federal report shows the electric grid across much of the country is strained, requiring thousands of…
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Sentencing date set for Joplin man on federal weapons charge
A 10:15 a.m. October 15 sentencing date has been scheduled in U. S. District Court in Springfield for Mitchell Dean Gibbs, 34, Joplin, who pleaded gui…
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Flock tracks your license plates and spends $2 million on lobbying
By Joedy McCreary Open Secrets Flock Safety has poured more than $2 million into federal and state lobbying since 2025 as the fast‑growing surveillanc…
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Seven establishments fail Joplin Health Department inspections
Seven establishments failed Joplin Health Department inspections this week, according to information posted on the department website. Those receiving…
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Leggett & Platt shareholders approve merger with Somnigroup International
Leggett & Platt today announced that its shareholders voted to approve the merger of the Company with Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE: SGI ).…
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Judge blocks referendum on gerrymandered Missouri redistricting plan
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent The Missouri Constitution’s provisions allowing a referendum on “any act” of the Legislature do not extend that po…
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Missouri ballot proposals blocked by Secretary of State had enough signatures
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent The two proposals denied a spot on the Nov. 3 ballot by Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins have the require…
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Nancy Hughes: Our most prized possession
“Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases; for he will take nothing with him when he dies, his splendor will…
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Four establishments fail Joplin Health Department inspections
Four establishments failed Joplin Health Department inspections last week, according to information posted on the department website. The businesses t…
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Trial date set for Missouri redistricting referendum, initiative petition amendment
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent The fate of two proposed ballot measures —- a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map and a const…
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Former Joplin Globe reporter, Monett Times publisher's first novel published
Longtime journalist Jacob W. Brower will release his debut book, “September 10,” on Sept. 10, exactly 25 years after the day on which it is set. The w…
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Victims in child molestation case share their courtroom statements
The sentencing of a sex offender provides some measure of justice for the victims and for society, but it doesn't erase the trauma of the victims, som…
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Nancy Hughes: The gift of pain
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” I Peter 4:12 (NIV) Ashl…
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Elks Lodge Restaurant, Zip Trip fail Joplin Health Department inspections
Elk's Lodge Restaurant, 1802 W. 26th Street; and Zip Trip, 1102 W. 7th Street, failed Joplin Health Department inspections this week, according to inf…
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Joplin dentist, government discussing plea deal
(Update: U. S. District Court Judge Willie Epps has denied John Joseph's motion for a continuance and his trial is scheduled to begin September 14. A…
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Missouri and Kansas can expect double-digit Obamacare premium hikes again
By Suzanne King Missouri Independent Kansas Citians who buy health insurance through hearthcare.gov can expect to pay much more for monthly premiums n…