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Frankie Meyer: Primary sources, documentation important for family research
When I began researching family history many years ago, I was thrilled each time that I found a census, land, birth, marriage and death record as well as books that
Jason Sullivan: 'The Spy in the Archive' a tale of state secrets leaked to West
In Gordon Corera’s ”The Spy in the Archive,” we read how in 1968 a 16-year-old street tough swaggered his way up to the KGB building in Leningrad to ask how
Joplin Public Library new book list
The following titles are some of the new items now available for checkout at the Joplin Public Library.
Game against Joplin Jailbirds a homecoming for Weller
This week’s two-game MINK League series pitting the Joplin Jailbirds against the visiting Carroll (Iowa) Merchants was not just a matchup of two of the league’s best teams. It also
Briarbrook Invitational gets underway in Carl Junction
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — The first of three rounds of the 57th annual Briarbrook Invitational got underway Friday with a number of returning champions vying for this year’s title. Round
Joplin announces cleanup of stretch of Joplin Creek
The city of Joplin has announced a comprehensive debris and litter removal project along about 1.2 miles of the Joplin Creek corridor adjacent to Murphy Boulevard in Landreth Park beginning
Wally Kennedy: Kazumi Noodles and Bowls to focus on foods from Japan
A new restaurant that specializes in Japanese noodles and rice bowls has opened in Oak Ridge Center, 1500 S. Madison St. in Webb City.
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New director of homelessness to be introduced, Allo Fiber to give update to council
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Legislator provides information on Amendment 5 to city finance committee
Members of Joplin’s finance committee met Tuesday to sort out what is involved in the state’s proposed move from income to sales taxes to support state operations. A proposed constitutional
Missouri Supreme Court declines to hear appeal over Amendment 5 ballot summary
The Missouri Supreme Court refused Monday to hear a last-minute appeal filed by proponents of a measure to repeal the state income tax seeking to revise the summary voters will
Republicans to host income tax town hall Thursday in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Supporters of Amendment 5, one of four constitutional amendments on the Aug. 4 ballot, will hold a town hall-style meeting on the issue from 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Joplin officials hear more on Amendment 5 question
Members of the city of Joplin’s legislative committee sought more information Wednesday about a state ballot measure set for the Aug. 4 election. The proposal would phase out Missouri’s individual
Lawmakers promote Amendment 5 in Carthage town hall
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Missouri voters on Aug. 4 will decide whether to change the way state government is funded. They are being asked to eliminate the Missouri income tax and
MSSU increases tuition for 2026-27 school year by 4.3%
In-state undergraduate tuition to attend Missouri Southern State University will go up about 4.3% for the 2026-2027 school year.
Soto's homer in 7th gives Mets 5-4 win over Cardinals
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Soto’s shot off JoJo Romero allowed
Seager homers as Rangers top Royals 4-2 to reach .500 for the first time since May 1
Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The Rangers have won nine of 12 games and four straight
Sarcoxie man dies in Joplin crash
A Sarcoxie man was killed in a car-motorcycle crash at 10:54 p.m. Tuesday in Joplin near 24th Street and Maiden Lane.
Medicaid paperwork problems continue to cost thousands of Missourians coverage
More than 333,000 Missourians lost Medicaid coverage from January 2025 through February 2026, with nearly 92% dropped because of paperwork issues — not because the state determined they no longer
Dear Abby: Politics form wedge between mother, daughter
DEAR ABBY: After the last presidential election, my daughter, “Cindy,” whom I love with all my heart, turned against me.
Jailbirds claim 7-3 win over Griffons
The Joplin Jailbirds’ bats peppered the Nevada Griffons’ pitching for 12 hits in a 7-3 win Tuesday at Nevada in the MINK League. The win improves Joplin’s early season record
Boys & Girls Club to receive Rapid Response grant
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has chosen the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri as one of the recipients of its Rapid Response program grants for the 2025–26
Toes in the Grand returns June 12-13
GROVE, Okla. — A mix of Red Dirt and Americana take center stage this weekend at the ninth annual Toes in the Grand summer festival in Grove.