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Families in Joplin and the Surrounding Four States Seeking Funeral Arrangements Can Consider Several Key Characteristics When Making Their Choice.
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Health CareUnderstanding Common Myths About Grief
Many Widely Accepted Ideas About Processing Loss Can Hinder Healthy Emotional Recovery, According to an Understanding of Common Misconceptions.
CommunityNeosho Families Find Stability in Pre-Planned Funeral Arrangements
Experts at Clark Funeral Homes Note How Early Planning Removes Guesswork and Financial Strain During Difficult Times for Communities Across Southwest Missouri.
CommunityFor Those Grieving, Holidays Offer Unique Challenges and Pathways for Care
For Residents Across Joplin and the Four States, the Festive Season Often Intensifies Feelings of Loss, Making Acknowledgement and Support Crucial for Well-Being.
CommunitySmall Communities Offer Unexpected Pathways for Student Growth
While Many Students Anticipate Starting College in Larger Cities for Expanded Opportunities, One Student's Experience Reveals Distinct Advantages in Beginning Academic Life in a Smaller, More Intimate Setting.
CommunityReactions to Unfamiliarity: a Call for Cultural Self-Reflection
Observations on How Initial Responses to Cultural Expressions Can Marginalize Individuals, Highlighting the Importance of Understanding Over Judgment.
BusinessCollecting Trends See Resurgence, Echoing Past Crazes
Observations on Consumer Behavior Highlight the Cyclical Nature of Popular Items, From Historical Beanie Babies to Modern Collectibles Driven by Social Media.
CommunityNeosho's Wartime Transformation: the Legacy of Camp Crowder
A Vast World War II Training Center, Camp Crowder Brought Thousands of Soldiers and Dramatic Changes to the Four States Region, Forever Altering the Landscape and Community.
SchoolsMissouri Southern Students Honored for Communication Excellence
The Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University Recently Presented Its Annual Awards for Student Work Across Public Relations, Television, Radio, and Journalism.
BusinessSouthwest Missouri Figures: a Legacy in Art, Publishing, and Science
Neosho and Its Surrounding Area Fostered or Attracted Influential Americans Like Artist Thomas Hart Benton, Editor Daniel Longwell, and Scientist George Washington Carver.
CommunityNewton County's Oldest Cemeteries Document Early Life and Losses
From Frontier Family Plots to Organized Grounds, Historic Cemeteries Across Neosho, Racine, Newtonia, and Diamond Chronicle the Region's Development and Its Earliest Inhabitants.
SchoolsCrowder College Secures $1.2 Million Federal Grant for Flexible Learning
The U.s. Department of Education Award Will Support the Southwest Missouri Flexible Learning & Innovative Pathways (Sw Moflip) Project, Enhancing Student Support and Educational Access Across Campuses Including Joplin and Webb City.
SchoolsCrowder College Programs Receive Continued Federal Investment
U.s. Department of Education Renews Funding for Three TRIO Programs, Supporting Educational Access for 2,287 Adults and Students in the Region.
SchoolsCrowder College Enrollment Reaches Highest Since 2019
The Neosho-Based College Reported Growth Across Several Key Academic Programs and at Its New Joplin Advanced Training and Workforce Center.
EventsCrowder College Social Sciences to Present 'Raise Your Voice' Music and History Event
The Annual History Symposium Feature Will Explore American Music's Role in Patriotism and Protest on October 8 in Neosho.
SchoolsCrowder College Announces 2026-27 History Symposium Series in Neosho
The Free Public Events, Funded by the Missouri Humanities Council, Begin September 3 with a Presentation on World War II Pigeon Training at Camp Crowder.
SchoolsTraveling Exhibit Details Missouri's Contentious Path to Statehood
The 'Struggle for Statehood' Exhibit, Exploring Missouri's Journey and Its Profound Impact on the Union, Is Currently Displayed at Crowder College in Neosho Before Moving to Other Four States Locations.
SchoolsCrowder College Announces Auditions for 'Mean Girls' Musical
Crowder Theatre Director Annie Smith Detailed Open Auditions for a Large Cast of Teen and Adult Roles, with Performances Scheduled for Late October in Neosho.
SchoolsMSSU Health Science Building Nears 2026 Completion, Funded by $48.2 Million in External Support
The Roy Blunt Health Science Building at Missouri Southern State University Is Set to Open in 2026, Featuring a Simulation Hospital and a New Welcome Center to Transform Healthcare Education and Campus Engagement.
SportsMissouri Southern Softball Claims MIAA Tournament Title
The Lions Secured Their First Championship Since 2001 with a Decisive Three-Run Seventh Inning in Emporia, Kansas.
SchoolsMissouri Southern Campus to Close Early for Memorial Service
The University Will Pause Operations Friday Afternoon to Honor Dr. Alla Barry, a Beloved Biology Professor Who Served for Over 16 Years.
SchoolsBrian Mehrens Steps Into Leadership Role for MSSU Communications Department
Long-Time Professor and Radio Advisor Brian Mehrens Has Been Appointed to Lead the Communications Department at Missouri Southern State University, Outlining Plans to Prioritize Student Experience and Future Job Market Readiness.
CommunityMissouri Communities Prepare for Nation's 250th Anniversary
Statewide and Local Initiatives Are Underway to Mark the Upcoming Semiquincentennial in 2026, Honoring the Country's Founding and Its Ongoing Evolution.
BusinessChoosing a Funeral Home: Key Considerations for Joplin-Area Families
Selecting a Funeral Provider Requires Evaluating Reputation, Compassion, Values, Personalization, and Practical Details to Ensure Support During Difficult Times.
CommunityNavigating Grief During Joplin's Holiday Season
For Many in the Four States, the Festive Period Can Amplify Feelings of Loss, Making It Crucial to Acknowledge Emotions, Set Boundaries, and Seek Support.
BusinessLocal Expertise Key to Enduring Memorials for Joplin Families
Choosing a Custom Monument Involves More Than Aesthetics; Quality, Installation, and Local Knowledge Ensure a Meaningful and Durable Tribute.
BusinessPre-Planning Funeral Arrangements Offers Certainty for Southwest Missouri Families
Clark Funeral Homes Notes That Advance Arrangements Provide Financial Stability and Peace of Mind Across Neosho, Granby, and Surrounding Communities.
Health CareUnderstanding Grief: Dispelling Common Myths About Loss
Many Widely Accepted Ideas About Processing Loss Are Based on Misconceptions, Making a Healthy Approach to Grief Challenging for Individuals in Joplin and the Four States.
SchoolsThe Unexpected Path: Students Find Growth in Smaller College Towns
While Many Undergraduates Are Drawn to the Perceived Opportunities of Urban Centers, Some Experience Unforeseen Personal Development by Staying in Less Populated Areas.
CommunityUnfamiliar Cultural Expressions Can Be Met with Unintended Judgment
Public Figures and Everyday Interactions Highlight How Initial Reactions to Cultural Differences Can Make Individuals Feel Scrutinized or Misunderstood.
BusinessThe Resurgence of Collection Culture in Modern Consumerism
Past Trends Like Beanie Babies and Sillybandz Offer Insights Into Today's "Collecting Is Officially Back in Style" Movement.
CommunityGranby-Born Fiddler Helped Launch Commercial Country Music
Henry Clay Gilliland, a Newton County Native, Recorded Historically Significant Duets in 1922 That Contributed to the Birth of the Genre.
CommunityNewton County Cemeteries Tell Tales of Frontier Settlement and Growth
Historic Burial Grounds Across Neosho, Racine, Newtonia, and Diamond Chronicle the Lives of Early Settlers, Veterans, and Families From the 1830s Through the 19th Century.
CommunityNeosho Transformed: Camp Crowder's Wartime Legacy
For a Brief, Impactful Period During World War Ii, Neosho Hosted One of the Nation's Largest Signal Corps Training Centers, Forever Changing the Community and Its Landscape.
EventsFestival's Grounded Balloons Spark Debate at MSSU
The Second Annual Route 66 Balloon Festival at Missouri Southern State University Drew Attendees but Left Some Patrons Feeling Misled by Advertising.
SportsJoplin-Based Missouri Southern Wins MIAA Softball Championship
The Lions Defeated Rogers State 4-1 in Emporia, Kansas, Securing Their First Conference Tournament Title Since 2001 and Will Host a Regional Tournament Next Week in Joplin.
SchoolsMissouri Southern's Roy Blunt Health Science Building Approaches 2026 Opening
The $48.2 Million Facility in Joplin, Funded by State, Local, and Private Sources, Will Offer Advanced Health Education and a New Campus Welcome Center.
SchoolsMissouri Southern to Host Memorial for Esteemed Biology Professor
Missouri Southern State University Will Close Early on Friday, September 11, to Allow Attendance at a Memorial Service Honoring Dr. Alla Barry, a Beloved Faculty Member for Over 16 Years.
LogisticsMissouri Joins Multi-State Push to Secure Drug Supply From Chinese Exploitation
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway Has Joined 19 Other States in Alerting the Federal Administration to National Security Concerns Regarding Unapproved Drug Ingredients From Chinese Suppliers Entering the U.s. Supply Chain.
CommunityNeosho Prepares for Nation's 250th Anniversary with Local Flag Campaign
The City's Annual 'Celebrate Neosho' Festival Will Incorporate New Patriotic Efforts as Communities Across Missouri Join Statewide Observances Leading up to 2026.
City HallMissouri Congressional Map Dispute Heads Back to U.s. Supreme Court
A Federal Appeals Court Has Ordered Missouri to Use the Congressional Districts From the August Primary, Setting up Another Potential Review by the Nation's Highest Court and Creating Uncertainty for Over a Million Voters.
SchoolsBrian Mehrens Named Chair of MSSU Communications Department
The Long-Time Professor and KXMS Advisor Succeeds Ward Bryant, Emphasizing Student Experience and Future Job Readiness.
Public SafetyJoplin Pursuit Ends with Trooper's Intervention, Driver Faces Aggravated DWI Charge
A Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Used a Tactical Vehicle Maneuver to Stop a Driver South of Joplin, Leading to an Arrest for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Fleeing.
Public SafetyFour-State Area Navigates Varied Burn Ban Conditions
As Dry Conditions Persist, Counties Across Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Northwest Arkansas Maintain or Lift Outdoor Burning Restrictions.
EventsJoplin Sets Date for Second Annual State of the Community Gathering
City Officials Will Provide Updates on 2027 Goals and Review 2026 Accomplishments at the Harry M. Cornell Complex in January.
CommunityJoplin's Opportunity Center Opens, Consolidating Aid for Vulnerable Residents
The Salvation Army Facility Now Hosts Over 20 Organizations, Offering a Wide Array of Services in One Central Location on East 8th Street.
DevelopmentJoplin's Route 66 Corridor Sees Continued Improvement Work
Contractors and Utility Crews Are Actively Engaged in Pavement Replacement, Storm Sewer Installation, and Utility Relocations Along 7th Street, with Florida Avenue Closed.
Public SafetyFormer Miami Principal Accused After Students Discover Sex Toy in Cookie Box
Pamela Rae Couch-Bevis, a 63-Year-Old Joplin Resident, Faces Charges Under Oklahoma Law After Investigators Say She Urged Students to Open a Box Containing a Sex Toy She Had Confiscated the Previous School Year.
DevelopmentFlorida Avenue Closed as 7th Street Reconstruction Advances
Pavement, Utility, and Sidewalk Work Proceeds Across Vital Joplin Corridor, with Multiple Crews Active Through September 21.
Public SafetyAurora Police Seek Suspect After Early Morning Stabbing
Authorities Identified a Suspect Who Fled the Scene in Aurora Saturday Morning, Cautioning the Public Against Approaching Him.