A day-by-day listing of everything Joplin Source published in September 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
September 30
September 27
- Choosing a Funeral Home: Key Considerations for Joplin-Area Families
- Navigating Grief During Joplin's Holiday Season
- Local Expertise Key to Enduring Memorials for Joplin Families
- Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements Offers Certainty for Southwest Missouri Families
- Understanding Grief: Dispelling Common Myths About Loss
- The Unexpected Path: Students Find Growth in Smaller College Towns
- Unfamiliar Cultural Expressions Can Be Met with Unintended Judgment
- The Resurgence of Collection Culture in Modern Consumerism
September 26
September 25
September 24
September 23
- Missouri Joins Multi-State Push to Secure Drug Supply From Chinese Exploitation
- Neosho Prepares for Nation's 250th Anniversary with Local Flag Campaign
- Missouri Congressional Map Dispute Heads Back to U.s. Supreme Court
- Brian Mehrens Named Chair of MSSU Communications Department
- Joplin Pursuit Ends with Trooper's Intervention, Driver Faces Aggravated DWI Charge
- Four-State Area Navigates Varied Burn Ban Conditions
September 22
- Joplin Sets Date for Second Annual State of the Community Gathering
- Joplin's Opportunity Center Opens, Consolidating Aid for Vulnerable Residents
- Joplin's Route 66 Corridor Sees Continued Improvement Work
- Former Miami Principal Accused After Students Discover Sex Toy in Cookie Box
- Florida Avenue Closed as 7th Street Reconstruction Advances
September 21
September 20
- Joplin Area Families Navigate Grief During Holiday Season
- Local Families Find Relief in Funeral Pre-Planning, Firm Says
- Navigating Funeral Home Selection: Key Characteristics for Families
- Choosing a Lasting Tribute: Why Local Monument Expertise Matters for Joplin Families
- Nostalgia Fuels Resurgence in Consumer Collecting Trends
- Unfamiliar Expressions Prompt Reflection on Public Reactions
- College Experience Reshapes Student Views on Small Towns
September 19
- Newton County's Earliest Cemeteries Detail Pioneer Life and Community Growth
- Historic Connections: Neosho’s Enduring Link to National Figures
- Missouri Southern Students Honored for Communication Achievements
- A City of Soldiers: Camp Crowder's Wartime Transformation of Neosho
- Missouri American Water Seeks Another Rate Adjustment for Infrastructure Costs
- Spiva Center for the Arts Announces Late September Event Lineup
- Congressman Burlison Urges Measured Approach to Data Center Growth
September 18
- Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Opens Applications for 2027 Hunger-Relief Grants
- Pittsburg State University to Open Interdisciplinary Creative Studio
- MSSU Health Science Building Nears 2026 Completion, Funded by $48.2 Million in External Support
- Missouri Southern Softball Claims MIAA Championship Title
September 17
- Missouri Prepares for Earthquakes with Annual Drill on October 15
- Joseph Newman Innovation Center Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Joplin Startups
- Missouri Approves A-F School Grading System; Joplin Schools Launches Comprehensive Report Card
- Federal Bill Targets Data Center Tax Breaks as Joplin Weighs Local Development
- Missouri Southern to Honor Longtime Biology Professor Alla Barry
- Joplin Schools, MSSU Expand College Readiness Partnership
September 16
- Carthage Dedication Celebrates Habitat for Humanity's 200th Home
- Strong El Niño Forecast to Influence Winter in Four States
- Wentworth Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Amazon Driver
- Missouri Governor Imposes New Limits on License Plate Reader Data
- Former Carl Junction Chamber Director Charged with Fund Misuse
- Carthage Prepares for 60th Annual Maple Leaf Festival
- Joplin Area Democratic Socialists Chapter Mobilizes for Voter Engagement and Local Advocacy
September 15
September 13
- Neosho Joins Statewide Plans for Nation's 250th Anniversary
- Considering Funeral Home Services: Key Factors for Joplin Area Families
- Choosing Memorials for Joplin Area Cemeteries Requires Local Knowledge
- Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season in the Four States
- Navigating Loss: Debunking Common Myths About Grief
- Advance Funeral Planning Offers Stability, Reduces Burden for Southwest Missouri Families
September 11
September 10
September 9
September 6
September 5
- Evaluating Funeral Services: Key Considerations for Families
- Navigating Grief During Holidays: Local Guidance on Compassion and Balance
- Beyond Identification: Why Custom Monuments and Local Expertise Matter
- Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements Offers Peace of Mind for Southwest Missouri Families
- Dispelling Common Myths About Grief
September 4
September 3
- Neosho’s Enduring Influence: Three National Figures with Local Roots
- Historic Cemeteries Tell Newton County's Story
- Neosho Transformed: Camp Crowder's Enduring Legacy in the Four States
- Small Towns Offer Unexpected Advantages for College Students, Says One Reflection
- Understanding Cultural Expressions: Reactions Highlight Social Divides
- Missouri Southern Softball Secures MIAA Championship, Regional Play Set for Joplin
- Collecting Craze Revives as Trends Cycle Back
- MSSU Roy Blunt Health Science Building Nears 2026 Completion
- Café Roar Opens on MSSU Campus, Praised by Students
- Joplin's Flock Surveillance System Faces Questions From Local Group
- MSSU Designates Vietnam as Fall 2026 Global Focus