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With an overall score of 5 stars, Medicalodges Neosho held the No. 3 spot for size among nursing homes in Newton County during the first quarter of 2026.

Communities of Wildwood Ranch served an average of 109.8 residents daily during the first quarter of 2026, ranking as the largest nursing home in Jasper County.

There were 10 companies in cities associated with Newton County that received 10 FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Cassville Health Care Center ranked as the third largest nursing facility in Barry County, serving an average of 42.9 residents daily during the first quarter of 2026.

In 2024, Missouri Southern State University in Joplin allocated $2,606,107 toward athletically related financial aid, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Men’s basketball teams from Jasper County received $712,802 during the 2024 season, up 3.8% from the previous year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aspire Senior Living Joplin, holding an overall rating of one, was Newton County’s second largest nursing facility in the first quarter of 2026.

With an overall rating of 4, Lacoba Homes, Inc. held the position of second largest nursing home in Barry County for the first quarter of 2026.

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.

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

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

Women’s basketball teams from Newton County received $309,586 during the 2024 season, up 24% from the previous year.

Women’s basketball teams from Newton County received $309,586 during the 2024 season, up 24% from the previous year.

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.

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…

Ascend at Aurora, with a one-star overall rating, led Lawrence County in size among nursing homes during the first quarter of 2026.

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

The City of Monett will host its Annual Public Works Day on May 22 from noon to 3 p.m., offering children an up-close look at public works vehicles and equipment.…

There was one company in a city associated with Lawrence County that received an FDA inspection in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

There were 14 lawyers in good standing in cities in Barry County as of April.