Magazine News
Christmas Decorating Ideas
By Holly Hukill, Certified Interior Decorator, C.I.D. The article for December is probably the hardest for me to write. There are so many different and wonderful ways to decorate for Christmas! My sister and her husband used to decorate with blue and silver. It was an...
Simply Elegant
Article and photos by Savanah Mandeville When most people think of Christmas, the colors green and red are probably among the first things to come to mind. Not for Cindy Amayo, whose distinctive holiday home is awash with shades of white, silver, gold and pink. Amayo...
A Heartwarming Christmas
By Kathleen Swift Photos by Savanah Mandeville Christmas is a magical time, and it brings many traditions to the celebration. For the Gene and Paula Baker family, this includes all the light and love and decorations of the season. Austin Baker, Gene and Paula’s...
Glitter and Family Make a Holiday Home
By Kathleen Swift Home photos by Artistic Expressions Photography Smith Family photo by Tim Toms Photography When it comes to holiday homes, the Smith home, tucked into the Ozark hills in Loma Linda, is a picturesque backdrop for all things Christmas. Growing up,...
Opa! Our Greek Family and Restaurant
By Kathleen Swift • Cover Photo by Artistic Expressions Photography • Restaurant Photos by Savanah Mandeville “We were both born and raised into the restaurant business,” said George and Jamie Michalopoulos, owners of Mythos Restaurant in Joplin, Missouri. Both hail...
Why I Run: Glenn Coltharp Credits Running with Saving His Life
By Sarah Gooding • Photos by Savanah Mandeville Glenn Coltharp, president of Crowder College, runs to live. “Mine’s not a typical runner story,” he said. “There’s no runner’s high. There’s no enjoyment. When the alarm goes off, every naughty word I know comes...
Kick Back and Enjoy the Movie!
By Kathleen Swift Area movie lovers are in for a treat as B&B Theatre in Neosho, Missouri, is undergoing an extensive remodel. Paul Farnsworth, director of public relations for B&B Theatres, noted, “The Neosho location has been very good to us for many...
Something Old, Something New: Red Onion Serves Up New Tasty Treats Alongside Classic Favorites
By Savanah Mandeville For more than two decades, Red Onion Cafe has been a gem of downtown dining in Joplin. Known for its inviting ambiance, unparalleled customer service and cool, historic building, Red Onion is the type of restaurant everyone talks about and...
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...
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...