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Karensue Hensley
By Kathleen Swift • Photo by Savanah Mandeville It is known breast cancer runs in families. Karensue Hensley’s grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 79. Karensue’s mother was diagnosed last summer with breast cancer at the age of 81, and her...
Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre: The Best Collaboration
By Kathleen Swift Photo by Artistic Expressions Photography What could be more fun than a scrumptious dinner and a live theater performance followed by a sweet dessert? The best place to find this delightful offering is at Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre in Carthage,...
Miss Daisy’s Home & Décor Company: “Helping people create a beautiful home”
Article and photos by Savanah Mandeville The golden rule of decorating is, “Live with what you love.” Fill your home with things you love at Miss Daisy’s Home & Décor Company. The unique store, located at 2702 Richard Joseph Boulevard in Joplin, has a little bit...
The JPD K-9 Unit: A Look Inside the Life of Joplin’s Police Dogs
Article and photos by Savanah Mandeville Known for their trainability, obedience and superior sense of smell, dogs have been used by law enforcement stretching back to the Middle Ages. By 1910, we saw the first wide use of canines by law enforcement in Germany with...
Exeter Corn Maze: Nonstop Fall Family Fun
By Savanah Mandeville Did you know there’s a place where all things autumn and Halloween converge for eight glorious weeks of nonstop fun? Located on Missouri State Highway MM, Exeter Corn Maze is a whole lot more than a maze. It has it all – a haunted house,...
A Centennial Celebration: V.B. Hall Antique Warehouse Celebrates 100 Years of Monett History
By Savanah Mandeville V.B. Hall Antique Warehouse, 201 Main Street in Monett, doesn’t just sell treasures of the past – the building itself is a treasure of Monett history. V.B. Hall Antique Warehouse owner Rod Anderson hosted a centennial celebration July 20 for the...
Big Dog Boutique: Our motto is ‘Dogs and well-behaved people welcome!
By Kathleen Swift • Photos by Savanah Mandeville Walking into Big Dog Boutique on the west side of the historic Carthage square is finding a dog lover’s paradise. Everything you could need or want for your dog is there. The name may be Big Dog Boutique, but their...
Girl Going Places
By Kathleen Swift • Photo by Artistic Expressions Photography Many teens are involved in school and extracurricular activities and community service, but a few go above and beyond. Autumn Shelton is one of those few. Just this summer, she was elected lieutenant...
Why I Run: Running Creates Time, Space for Zaerr to Think
By Sarah Gooding • Photos by Savanah Mandeville Crystal Zaerr dabbled in local 5k’s and 10k’s and signed up for her first half marathon, the Joplin Memorial Run, when her dad passed away. Running offered a way to channel her grief, and her loss ultimately transformed...
Just Like Heaven: Pineapple Bliss Serves Up Refreshing, Healthy Treats to Beat the Heat
Article and photos by Savanah Mandeville For me, it’s almost impossible to drive down Main Street without a cute, tropical-colored food truck catching my eye near 20th and Main. If you’re a Joplin local, you know exactly what I’m talking about – Pineapple Bliss!...
Big R’s BBQ: “The Meat You Can’t Beat & the Pie You Can’t Deny”
Article and photos by Savanah Mandeville The folks at Big R’s BBQ know if you can’t stand the heat, then heck, just embrace it. That’s why they go all out in August, aka Barbecue Month! “We take Barbecue Month seriously!” said owner Twyla Housh. “Around here, it’s our...
VetLinks.org Keeps Local Veteran’s Memory Alive While Helping Vets
By Don Lowe It has been three years since military veteran Brian Kavanagh passed away as a result of complications from his years of struggling with the effects of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and traumatic brain injury after returning to civilian life...
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...