The George Washington Carver National Monument held its first educational presentation of the summer, this weekend. The presentation was called "George Washington Carver: Encouraging the Next Generation."
The team at Kellan Foster State Farm paid, out of their own pocket, for more than 200 meals prepared by Chef Mike of Clark's Cuisine.
People are choosing different ways of celebrating the 4th of July this year because of COVID-19, like avoiding crowded areas. Joplin Health Department Director, Dan Pekarek, says you can have your get-together, but use smart practices at events.
Isaiah Wiggin's life was cut short on July 1, 2015, just 2 Days before his second birthday. His family now uses the day to hold a memorial basketball tournament each year in his honor.
On Saturday, a special reunion was held at Jaycee Ballpark in Pittsburg. Teammates came together to reflect on a legion baseball state championship they won 50 years ago.
Elyjah Clark leaves Missouri Southern as the best three-point shooter in program history. And now Clark is going pro. He signed to play professional basketball in Turkey.
In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Pitt State officials announced Thursday that masks will be required on campus starting Monday.
Joplin High School student-athletes Dakari Allen and Tommy Hafer sign their letters of intent on Wednesday to continue their careers at the next level. Both Allen and Hafer will be playing basketball.
The coronavirus pandemic did not put a damper on father's day festivities at Crossroads Christian Church. After Sunday's morning service, church members were invited to enjoy the Food Trucks for Father's Day event, which was also open to the community.
On Saturday, Joplin for Justice hosted its third event this month at Parr Hill Park. The group aims to educate the community on racism and how to be a better ally to people of color through these events.
The Carl Junction Community Center started offering Pickleball a year ago a few days a week, but since then it has gained popularity. The community center has Pickleball seven days a week, with three courts going at a time.
Two Webb City seniors are continuing their athletic careers at the next level. Tanner Rogers and Landry Delgado signed their letters of intent Thursday afternoon.
In Neosho, some patriots came together today to honor our nation's flag with a special ceremony on Flag Day and new plaques were mounted.
June is National Great Outdoors month. On Saturday, George Washington Carver National Monument encouraged people to get outdoors with its first public event of the summer to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day.
What used to be a five star French restaurant in Alba, Missouri, Old Miners Inn, has new life as a steampunk inspired brewery. Beard Engine Brewing Company has its grand opening Friday Night.
A non-profit organization is giving back in response to the death of George Floyd. 417 Foundation in Joplin is helping to fund the education of students of color.
Cuts in state appropriation added with the coronavirus pandemic have caused a lot of uncertainty in higher education in Oklahoma, which has led to budget cuts at NEO.
Community members gathered peacefully to bring awareness to the injustices people of color face in the first of four events planned this month by Joplin for Justice.
Area families are affected by a temporary closure at the Bill and Virginia Leffen Center for Autism.
Twenty-four boutiques in six area towns are participating in the Summer Boutique Stroll. It's a two week event to promote small businesses.
A Missouri Southern graduate's design for socks are now seen on face shields, thanks to a partnership with a local company. Ellen Smith's original idea was to sell socks with unique color palettes inspired by the wonders of nature. Remedy Provisions approached Smith to take her designs in a different direction.
Dig It! Record Barn offers music lovers the opportunity to shift through decades of vintage vinyl records in the Four-States.
JoLena Evans celebrated her sixteenth birthday Friday with her friends and family with a surprise parade. JoLena was supposed to enjoy this day at Disney World, but the trip was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baseball is back in six different cities in our area. More than 30 teams are taking part in this weekend's Memorial Day Classic Tournament.
