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Monthly Archives: May 2020

Parson moves up vote on Missouri Medicaid expansion

Posted on May 26, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday said he’s moving up the date that voters will decide whether to expand Medicaid health care coverage to thousands more low-income adults in the state.

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John Newby: Hyperlocal is the way forward for communities

Posted on May 26, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

Change has never been more necessary than now. In light of the recent economic impact of COVID-19, it may indeed be mandatory if a community is to survive. In recent columns, I have spent time discussing the solid financial reasons…

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Baxter Springs museum reopening to public

Posted on May 26, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — The Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum, 740 East Ave., is reopening in phases beginning this week.

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Missouri COVID-19 cases up by 124

Posted on May 26, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

Missouri on Tuesday reported 12,291 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 686 deaths, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health and Senior Services.

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UPDATED: Kansas City, St. Louis leaders urge lakegoers to quarantine

Posted on May 26, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Leaders in Kansas City, St. Louis and the state of Kansas urged people who partied close together at Lake of the Ozarks over the Memorial Day weekend to self-quarantine for two weeks, amid fears that the…

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All-Area Academic Excellence Team: Reagan Thompson, Monica Reid, Tessa Greathouse

Posted on May 25, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

Editor’s note: The Joplin Globe will spotlight students on its 2020 All-Area Academic Excellence Team weekdays through June 5.

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Joplin city leaders asked to relax restrictions on cruising Main Street

Posted on May 25, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

Nostalgia and an interest in having a community activity that can be done safely in the age of the coronavirus and social distancing are driving some Joplin residents to the streets.

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Grove nurse learned need to help people at an early age

Posted on May 25, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

GROVE, Okla. — Terri Botts jokes about the moment her family realized she truly wanted to be a nurse.

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Joplin School Board to review union agreements, pay increases

Posted on May 25, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

The Joplin Board of Education on Tuesday will consider more than $760,000 in collective pay increases for school district employees next year.

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KGCS to hold Joplin City Council candidate forum

Posted on May 25, 2020 by The Joplin Globe

A live candidate forum for those running for Joplin City Council will be held Tuesday by KGCS-TV.

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