Magazine News
One of Seneca’s Best: Jeff Page
By Kathleen Swift Jeff Page has been teaching Seneca high school students for 24 years. “Every time the students are asked to pay tribute to their favorite teacher, he has more tributes than anyone else,” said one parent. “My girls had him for English, and he is the...
Joplin Regional Airport: Taking You Everywhere!
By Kathleen Swift There have been positive changes happening at the Joplin Regional Airport. The airport has brought the convenience of air travel to the Four States, and along with that, it has had a positive economic impact on the area. Steve Stockam, general...
Love Grows: Shelby and Brett Lewis
By Kathleen Swift The crisp fall air, the turning of the leaves and a picturesque setting made October 5, 2019, the perfect day for Shelby and Brett Lewis’ wedding at Hidden Grace Venue in Neosho, Missouri. Having known each other since 2011, Shelby and Brett’s love...
Chief Glenna Wallace
By Kathleen Swift Glenna Wallace was elected chief of the Eastern Shawnee in 2006. She is the first woman to serve as chief of the 3,600 enrolled citizens whose nation sits in eastern Oklahoma. The Eastern Shawnee arrived in Indian Territory in 1832. Oklahoma didn’t...
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...
Faces & Places
Grand Lake Association 65th Annual Banquet
The Grand Lake Association hosted its 65th annual banquet at 6:30 pm Monday, December 17, at River Bend Casino and Hotel, 100 Jackpot Drive in Wyandotte. The evening featured a cocktail hour beginning at 6 pm, dinner, remarks from GLA President Ray Claggett,...
Show Me The Ozarks Check Presentation for Hope 4You Breast Cancer Foundation
Show Me The Ozarks Magazine presented a check of $2,500 to the Hope 4You Breast Cancer Foundation. The magazine helped raise money by hosting the 9th Annual Pink Carpet Covers for a Cause Benefit held at Mercy Hospital Joplin. The all-day event took place in October...
Faces&Places – Freeman Health System Annual Volunteer Christmas Party
Freeman Health System hosted its annual volunteer Christmas party at 5:30 pm Thursday, December 13, at Freeman Business Center, 3220 McClelland Blvd., in Joplin. This special event is an opportunity for Freeman to honor the many volunteers who bring compassion and...
Carthage Chamber of Commerce: Casino Royale Banquet
We made it relatively unscathed through another holiday season. So, it’s time for a nice break, right? Not for long … It’s time to plan your finest retro James Bond-y type wear for the annual Chamber Banquet, this year with a Casino Royale theme. We’ll shine the...
Threads of Gold for Ronald McDonald House
Threads of Gold for Ronald McDonald House By Kathleen Swift For the past year, “Because of You” has become Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States expression of choice in celebration of the people who have supported its mission and its programs for the past...
Shred-a-Palooza
ShowMe CJ The Carl Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Region M Solid Waste Management District, invites you to the second annual Shred-a-Palooza! This is your opportunity to safely dispose of personal and business documents, to safeguard your...
CHASE THE CHILL COMES TO JOPLIN
CHASE THE CHILL COMES TO JOPLIN It’s a simple concept: help the community chase away winter’s chill by spreading a little warmth to those who need it most. Citizens of Joplin will do just that during Chase the Chill, a free yarn bombing event that distributes...
2018 Apple Butter Makin’ Days Schedule
2018 Apple Butter Makin’ Days Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Before dawn Apple Butter Makin’ begins on courthouse lawn Round Grove Baptist Church All day KIDZONE at Senior Center Parking Lot (north of the square) 6:30-9...
Downtown Joplin Alliance First Friday Wine Share
Downtown Joplin Alliance First Friday Wine Share The Downtown Joplin Alliance teamed up with Neal Group Construction to host the September First Friday Wine Share. The event was held at 215 S. Wall in a 107-year-old building that has recently been given a new...
Circles-Joplin Check Presentation
Circles-Joplin Check Presentation Three local organizations presented donations to Circles-Joplin at a special check presentation ceremony at 6 pm Thursday, August 30. Circles-Joplin is a non-profit organization aimed at eliminating poverty in the community....
Pink Ribbon Gala
Pink Ribbon Gala Three cheers to another beautiful evening honoring our sisters in pink! The seventh annual Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks Pink Ribbon Gala was held Friday, July 20, at 6 pm in the Grand Cedar Ballroom at Indigo Sky Casino. The evening featured...
Bros in Bras for a Cause
Bros in Bras for a Cause: McCune-Brooks Healthcare Foundation Benefit for Mammogram Program By Savanah Mandeville [[[Breakout box: When: Nov. 10 at 6:30 pm Where: Cherry’s - The Woodshed, 311 S. Main St., Carthage Tickets are...