Joplin Mask Ordinance Passes
Masks are now mandated for Joplin. Will the surrounding communities be next? Here is the ordinance that passed last night Ordinance-No.-2020-101-Face-coverings
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Road Construction Alert
Westbound Route y 7-Aug. 20 Where: Westbound Missouri Route 171 bridge over Center Creek west of Carthage When: ‘Round the clock between July 7
A Bobblehead of who? Dr. Fauci
Fauci Bobblehead Raises $100,000 For Masks The NY Post says The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame has raised $100,000 with their Dr. Anthony Fauci bobblehead doll. The money is going to support the American
How to talk to your children about Covid-19
News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of all the papers to the playground at school. Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that
Nursing Home Lets You ‘Adopt’ A Lonely Grandparent In Isolation
While many of us are inconvenienced by the lockdowns mandated by states to stop the spread of coronavirus, the illness has really impacted the elderly. Because they are highly susceptible to COVID-19, senior citizens
State of Kansas restricting Religious gatherings
There has been an update or amendment in the state of Kansas regarding the restriction of gatherings to ten or less. This restriction will now cover religious institutions. Per the Governor “Today I signed
Hundreds join together for “Prayer Parade” in Joplin
Well over 100 cars were seen cruising around Freeman Hospital and Mercy Hospital Sunday afternoon. In what was called a “Prayer Drive” or “Prayer Parade” was held today to form a prayer chain of
Citizens join to Drive and Pray for the Four States
Citizens in Joplin and the surrounding area have come up with an idea to pray for our community and health professionals. The FACEBOOK group “Fight for our City” is planning a Prayer Cruise to
Response to COVID19 | Latest Changes to Shopping
We have some important news regarding shopping on Saturday, April 4th. Both Walmart and Target will meter customers as they enter the store to adhere to “social distancing guidelines.”
Walmart to Regulate Number of Customers in Store
Starting Saturday Walmart nationwide will begin regulating the number of customers in their stores at any single moment.