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Crowder College distributes $844,769 in athletic financial aid to students in coverage area for 2024

In 2024, Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri allocated $844,769 for athletically related financial aid, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.


Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator

Lawrence County Manor ranks No. 2 among largest nursing homes in county during Q1

Lawrence County Manor was the county’s second biggest nursing home in the first quarter of 2026, serving an average of 65.1 residents daily.
Murray Bessette, Principal deputy assistant secretary (and acting assistant secretary) in the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development at the U.S. Department of Education

Missouri Southern State University spends $1,954,466 on football teams in 2024

Missouri Southern State University in Joplin spent $1,954,466 on football teams in 2024, a 10.3% increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kyle Diamantas, J.D., Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods of FDA

Cities located in Barry County saw FDA inspections of 4 companies in 2025

There were four companies in cities associated with Barry County that received four FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Jasper County’s institutions spent $665,444 on women’s basketball teams in 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Jasper County received $665,444 during the 2024 season, down 8.3% from the previous year.


Kimberly Brandt Deputy Administrator u0026 Chief Operating Officer

NHC Healthcare, Joplin leads Newton County nursing homes in Q1 2026

With an average daily census of 80.4 residents, NHC Healthcare, Joplin served as Newton County’s largest nursing home during the first quarter of 2026.
Monett

City of Monett and football team continue downtown beautification efforts

The City of Monett has partnered with student athletes from the local football team on new downtown beautification projects. Volunteers are refurbishing trash cans along Broadway Street ahead of upcoming celebrations. More community service activities are planned for later this summer.
Zakiyah Crow

Zakiyah Crow named 2026 champion for Children’s Miracle Network

Zakiyah Crow has been named the 2026 Champion for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).