RAISING THE FLAG
Fifth grade students Beckham Giebler (left) and Landry Blackledge assist with raising the U.S. flag Monday morning at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School. The flag is raised by fifth graders
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ANNUAL CEREMONY
Members of the community, including Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School’s students, parents, faculty, alumni and trustees gather for the annual flag-raising ceremony Monday morning. The tradition, feat...
JACS First Day
Joplin Area Catholic Schools marked its first day of the new school year with a Mass last Wednesday at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Courtesy | JACS
Vaccines available for Joplin students
Parents and guardians can obtain vaccines for children at the Joplin Health Department.
McKinley loses ‘cafegymatorium’ as part of renovations
Anyone who has been to a school in the last several decades might remember that one big area that served as the multipurpose room.
Laurie Sisk: Putting pals build special bond
If you were active in sports as a youth, as I was, it’s not hard to conjure up memories of that one special friend that you met.
Marta Churchwell: Deadline to enter Great Wonders Uplift Film Fest coming up
Area filmmakers are losing time if they haven’t kicked in their creative juices and technical know-how to produce a film worthy of entry in the annual Great Wonders Uplift Film
Corn leafhopper confirmed in Southwest Missouri
Corn leafhoppers have recently been confirmed in five Missouri counties, including Barton and Lawrence, according to University of Missouri Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbid...
Fight for Congress plays out in key battleground states
A handful of competitive races in the Nov. 3 elections could reshape the balance of power in Washington for Trump
Joplin teachers, staff, kick off school year Tuesday
More than 1,000 teachers, staff and administrators gathered in the Joplin High School Performing Arts Center on Tuesday to kick off the coming school year with cheer and messages about
Scott Wade appointed to Crowder College board of trustees
NEOSHO, Mo. — The Crowder College board of trustees on Monday voted to name Scott Wade a board member for Newton County. Wade is filling the remaining term of Diane
Terre Haute, Indiana, native Tommy John dies at 83
Baseball legend and Terre Haute native Tommy John, whose revolutionary mid-career arm surgery developed into a career-saver for thousands of pitchers, died Saturday night at age 83.
MDC announces new deer hunting regulations, including new CWD policies
With the opening of the earliest deer season less than a month away, the Missouri Department of Conservation this week announced a number of changes to deer hunting regulations, including
McAuley graduate a National Merit Scholarship winner
A recent McAuley Catholic High School graduate, Franklin “Trae” Veer III, has been named a 2026 National Merit Scholarship winner.
Three area high schools receive $5,000 from T-Mobile, in running for $1 million football field makeover
Three Southwest Missouri high schools have each received $5,000 in funding, and they’re all in the running for a football field transformation valued at $1 million.
Joplin steps into 2026 with scrimmage
The Joplin Eagles stepped out onto Junge Field at the Dewey Combs Athletic Complex on Saturday night to get 2026 underway with an intrasquad competition in the Red and White
Lion women top Paul Quinn 7-1 in exhibition soccer match
Triple-digit heat Saturday didn’t keep fans from their first look at the 2026 Missouri Southern State University women’s soccer team. The Lions rewarded the faithful with a 7-1 win over
Public input sought on bike, pedestrian plan
An update of Joplin’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is being conducted by the Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization.
City of Neosho planning inclusive playground
NEOSHO, Mo. — The city of Neosho is planning to build an inclusive playground in Rocketdyne Park. The announcement was made Monday.
As Kansas City Council rushes toward a Royals stadium vote, key questions go unanswered
Kansas City officials are looking to cut a ballpark deal within weeks that will define the city for decades.
Joplin’s new bike park gets great reviews during pump track competition
Although it’s less than a year old, Joplin’s MOmentum Bike Park hosted its first world championship qualifying event and was hailed by competitors as one of the top facilities of
Business Calendar: Registration open for Young Professionals Network summit on Oct. 15
The Young Professionals Network of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its YP Summit on Thursday, Oct. 15.
Joplin Humane Society sets Fur Ball, Howl N' Scream dates
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and southwest and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 1 PM t...
Our view: Your vote needed Tuesday
Tuesday will be an important day for Joplin; decisions that will affect the community for years to come will be decided.