Magazine News
New Owners of Notable Outdoor Living in Grove Living the ‘Grand Life’
By Don Lowe When Tim and Ann Bailey purchased Notable Outdoor Living earlier this year, the reason they did so after just purchasing a home in Honey Creek and making Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma, their full-time home barely three years ago, was rather simple for...
Enjoy the Great Outdoors in Northeast Oklahoma with Walking, Hiking, Biking Venues
By Don Lowe Residents and visitors to Northeast Oklahoma who enjoy the great outdoors will likely be spending time at several locations in and around the Grand Lake area that are ideal for activities such as walking, jogging and biking, as well as simply seeing and...
11th Annual Joplin Memorial Run – A Symbol of the Community:
As the 11th anniversary of the Joplin tornado approaches, Joplin Memorial Run organizers look to the future By Savanah Bandy “We want to honor the memory but still create a fun experience. I enjoy trying to rise to that challenge and continue an event that has...
Honoring, Healing, and Helping Officers of the Joplin Police Department
By Ann Leach As Joplin continues to mourn the recently fallen officers of the Joplin Police Department, we sat down with Captain William Davis and survivor Officer Rick Hirshey for a frank conversation about how they and the department are coping. We at Show Me The...
Cooking Up More Community Good at Empire Market
Professional kitchen to serve up more possibilities for Joplin area By Ann Leach If you’ve visited the Empire Market in the past 4 years, you know there’s a lot of goodness going on. From local farmers selling fresh produce to artisan gifts, community gardens and...
20th Annual 4-States Baby Contest
By Kathleen Swift The Show Me The Ozarks 20th Annual Cutest Baby Contest brought out 172 photos of the sweetest little faces around. The proceeds from the contest entry fees benefit the work of Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, which is dedicated to helping sick...
Anglers Hoping for a Grand Pay Day
By Don Lowe Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees will be overflowing with more than 1,000 anglers hoping to take home a grand monetary payday of $100,000 for reeling in the biggest bass at a two-day competition next month during the Big Bass Bash presented by Honey Creek...
Emmanuel Crawford: From Slavery to Family
"My story can be a pillar of hope for other people in hard situations. I want to give hope to them. If God can take a young boy out of slavery and bring him here, God can help them, too.” ` Emmanuel Crawford By Kathleen Swift At the age of three, Emmanuel...
Your Realtor for Life: Preparing Your Yard For Selling Your House
By Gary Stubblefield The Stubblefield Home Team of Keller Williams Realty For those planning on listing their house for sale in the next couple of months, now is the time to concentrate on what potential buyers see when they first arrive at your house. These simple...
Coleman Theatre Beautiful
By Kathleen Swift “Every good theatre has a spirit,” said Barbara Smith, former director of the Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma. Danny Dillon, the current managing director of the Coleman Theatre, agreed with his friend and former colleague. “Our 93- year-old...
The Past Comes Alive at Har-Ber Village
By Kathleen Swift Har-Ber Village in Grove, Oklahoma, has a schedule full of distinctive events planned for this spring. The living-history museum has taken on a new look in the past few years as it transitions from static displays to more interactive, living history....
Walk This Way Your Guide to Joplin’s Walking Trails
By Savanah Bandy • Photo by Mandy Edmonson Did you know regularly going for a 30-minute walk can dramatically reduce stress, support weight loss and increase your self-esteem? Walking is one of the best ways to improve your physical and mental health because it’s easy...
Faces & Places
Connect2Culture’s Meet, Greet and Thank You Cocktail Reception
Connect2Culture’s Meet, Greet and Thank You Cocktail Reception Happy hour, hors d’oeuvres and honoring the local arts community…Sharon and Lance Beshore partnered with Connect2Culture (C2C) to host a gathering of creative individuals, organizations and businesses at...
Comedy for Camp
Comedy for Camp Guests at the Fourth Annual Comedy for Camp laughed for a good cause Saturday, March 30. The event, hosted by Soroptimist International of Joplin, was held at 6 pm at Wilder’s Event Center, 1208 S. Main in Joplin, to benefit Jasper County Foster...
Jasper County Collector Steve Holt Retirement Party
Jasper County Collector Steve Holt Retirement Party Thank you for 30 years of service, Steve Holt! The Jasper County collector celebrated three decades of public service with a retirement party at the Carthage Courthouse Friday, February 22, from 1-3 pm. Public...
Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney
Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney The Fifth Annual March O’ the Kidney walk was held at 8 am March 9 at Northpark Mall. This one-mile walk is held to raise awareness and funds for those suffering from kidney disease, a life-threatening condition that affects millions...
Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Expo
Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Expo, presented by Omega Mod Group, was a HUGE success. “We had an amazing turnout from the community, with over 2,300 people attending and almost 100 vendors. These two things combined with a high energy made the...
Carthage Business Expo and Home Show
Carthage Business Expo and Home Show The annual Carthage Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Home Show was held from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, March 9, at the CRM Auditorium, 1900 S. Grand. The expo serves as an opportunity for businesses and members of the public to...
Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show
Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show The 22nd Annual Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show was held at the Grove Civic Center March 7-10. This yearly tradition ushers in spring and is a chance for families to plan for their summer on the Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Visitors got...
Carl Junction Business Expo
Carl Junction Business Expo Follow the call of the disco ball! The Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Aire Internet to present this year’s Business Expo from 9 am to 2 pm Saturday, March 2, at the Carl Junction Community Center, 303 N. Main....
Kayla Weston’s Birthday Party at Spencer’s Sweet Call
Kayla Weston’s Birthday Party Happy 13th Birthday, Kayla Weston! If you ask Kayla or any of her friends what it’s like to grow up in Webb City, they’d tell you they love going to Cardinals ball games, catching a movie downtown and shopping at the local...
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business EXPO: A Portrait of Success
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Business EXPO: A Portrait of Success Love a good success story? The Joplin Business EXPO was picture perfect! The 27th annual event, hosted by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, showcased area businesses to the community....
Go Red for Women®
Go Red for Women® Freeman Health System employees painted the health system red Friday, February 1. Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute physicians, staff and Paula Baker, Freeman president and chief executive officer, wore red for the American Heart Association’s...
Chamber Celebrates Carthage at Banquet
Chamber Celebrates Carthage at Banquet The Carthage Chamber of Commerce celebrated the past year with a Casino Royale theme at their 2019 Annual Banquet Friday, Jan. 18, at the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer reception hall. Over 400 Chamber...