Jasper County Marriage Licenses Sept. 11, 2026

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Josiah Jason Chaquette, 24, Joplin, and Cassie Jo Carpenter, 23, Joplin Anderson Enrique Vicente Reyes, 25, Carthage, and Sharon Guiselle Fuentes Ramos, 24, Carthage Charles Edwin...

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Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: State Leaders Review Missouri’s Child Welfare System

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On August 26, I attended a hearing of the Joint Committee on Government Accountability to learn more about Missouri’s...

Financial Focus®: Build confidence in your 401(k) decisions

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Carthage High School Selects Mike Frizzell to Lead Wrestling Program

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage High School is excited to announce that Mike Frizzell has been named the next Head...

CHS Names Drew Bridges as New Head Baseball Coach

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage High School is proud to announce that Drew Bridges has been selected as the school’s...

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