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Almandinger joins University Advancement as director of alumni, donor Relations

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Abi Almandinger will join the University Advancement team at Missouri Southern State University as director of alumni and donor relations.Joplin · Joplin Read Article

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Slowdowns/Stops on I-49 South of Joplin for Permit Work Nov. 9-14

Where: I-49 between Newton County Route V and Missouri Route 175 south of Joplin in Newton County When: 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Sunday, November 9; 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, November 10-14 What: Utility crews installing utility line over I-49. Missouri State Highway Patrol will slow or stop traffic on I-49 for up to 15 minutes at a time. Traffic Impacts: On November 9, I-49 traffic slowed or stopped for up to 15 minutes between Newton County Route …Joplin · Joplin Read Article

Lafayette House receives 2 grants for infrastructure improvements

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Lafayette House has received two grants to help it address infrastructure needs.Infrastructure · Joplin Read Article

It was a safe Halloween according to the county’s Sex Offender Compliance Detail

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office conducted a county-wide Sex Offender Compliance Detail in preparation for Halloween. The purpose of the operation was to ensure all registered sex offenders within Jasper County were in compliance with Missouri State Statutes and all applicable registration requirements. During the detail, a total of 171 registered sex offenders were contacted and verified. Of those, 130 were found to be in full compliance, whi…Halloween · Joplin Read Article

Missouri NAACP president to speak at Joplin banquet

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Nimrod Chapel Jr., president of the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP, will be the featured speaker Saturday, Nov. 8, at the annual Freedom Fund Banquet of the Joplin Chapter 4065 of the NAACP.Joplin · Joplin Read Article

Work on sewer system creates overflow in McIndoe Park

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Sewer overflows occurred Monday in the Shoal Creek area during work on the city sewer system, Joplin Public Works Director Dan Johnson said.Work · Joplin Read Article

MSSU explores West African baby-naming ceremony in event Monday on campus

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An outdooring and naming ceremony for a newborn child is a momentous event in Ghana, as it introduces the infant to family and community.Joplin · Joplin Read Article

Joplin council to discuss pay increases for some city leaders, sports complex CID

It’ll be a busy night for the Joplin City Council, with several big topics on the agenda. One of those will be a pay increase for a group of city leaders, with more raises possible in the future for council members themselves. Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez told the KZRG Morning Newswatch that one of their bills would introduce annual pay raises for four city staff positions—public defender, municipal judge, city attorney, and city clerk— with a com…Joplin · Joplin Read Article

Driver in Carthage hit-and-run sentenced to four years

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — A Joplin man involved in a hit-and-run has been sentenced to four years in state prison as part of a plea deal.Joplin · Joplin Read Article

Registration Open for Annual Newton County Food Basket Brigade

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NEOSHO, Mo. — Registration for the 38th annual Newton County Food Basket Brigade is open through Nov. 20.Middle East · Gaza See the Story