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Jul 28, 2026

Doctors Warn Against Cyclospora Diet Craze

So… apparently the internet has decided the latest “diet trend” is the cyclospora stomach parasite, and doctors are having to say “NOOOOOOOO!” Arizona’s dealing with 36 confirmed cases of cyclospora — yeah, the one sometimes linked to contaminated lettuce — and doctors are now having to say out loud, “please don’t try to get this … Continue reading Doctors Warn Against Cyclospora Diet Craze

Jul 20, 2026

Back-To-School Bargain Shopping Tips

Back-to-school shopping is back… and yeah, it’s coming for your wallet. The average parent’s looking at around $600, so naturally, everyone’s in “how do I not spend that?” mode. First move? Shop your own house. There’s a 90% chance last year’s backpack still has perfectly good supplies hiding in it. Free is undefeated. After that, … Continue reading Back-To-School Bargain Shopping Tips

Jul 15, 2026

CDC Flags Foods in Cyclospora Spread

So there’s a lovely little thing called cyclospora making the rounds in 31 states… and by “lovely,” I mean it can park you in the bathroom for weeks. We’re talking the kind of situation you do not brag about. Health folks say it’s mostly hitching a ride on certain fresh foods. So for now, maybe … Continue reading CDC Flags Foods in Cyclospora Spread

Jul 3, 2026

City of Joplin July 4 Celebration

So here’s the deal for the 4th in Joplin… things kick off at 5:30 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium over at MSSU. It’s the big one this year—the country’s turning 250, so they’re going a little extra. Think food trucks, bounce houses, and that “we stayed for the fireworks” level of commitment. Live music starts … Continue reading City of Joplin July 4 Celebration

Jun 24, 2026

85-Year-Old Florida Man Busted Driving 110

Apparently the only thing wilder than “Florida Man,” is a “Well Seasoned Florida Man.” 85-Year-Old William Bosworth got pulled over in Leesburg after deputies clocked him doing 110 in a 45. Not alone, either — there was a Corvette nearby pushing 125, so yeah… it looked a lot like street racing. But Bosworth? Oh no. … Continue reading 85-Year-Old Florida Man Busted Driving 110

Jun 17, 2026

City of Joplin Providing FREE Curbside Pickup of Tree Limbs

If your yard lost last weekend’s fight with the high winds, there’s some good news. Joplin is doing free curbside pickup for tree limbs and storm debris. Basically, drag all the branches, leaves, and general leafy chaos to the curb before the morning of Monday, July 6. Not the street, not the sidewalk—curb. If you’re … Continue reading City of Joplin Providing FREE Curbside Pickup of Tree Limbs

May 28, 2026

Finding Savings For Summer Travel

Summer travel is starting to feel like a luxury sport… but it doesn’t have to wreck your wallet. A few smart moves can keep the trip—and your sanity—intact. First, flights. Book it, then stalk it. If the price drops, you can usually snag a credit. Also—use your points now, not “someday.” They age like bananas, … Continue reading Finding Savings For Summer Travel

May 22, 2026

Memorial Day Freebies And Deals

Memorial Day hits May 25 this year, which basically means two things: a long weekend… and everybody suddenly becomes a “deal expert.” Seriously, it’s one of the biggest sale blowouts of the year. Restaurants are tossing out freebies, retailers are slashing prices, and somewhere there’s a grill calling your name. If you’ve been eyeing new … Continue reading Memorial Day Freebies And Deals

May 18, 2026

Tick Takeover Time: Safety Tips

So… tick season apparently skipped the “ease into it” phase this year. ER visits for tick bites are already the highest they’ve been since 2017, with the Northeast leading the charge—and yeah, the Midwest is right behind it. Love that for us. These little freeloaders can carry Lyme disease, which affects hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading Tick Takeover Time: Safety Tips

May 14, 2026

Tips to Reduce Morning Anxiety

Not everybody wakes up like a Disney character. Some of us open our eyes and immediately feel like we’re late for something… even when we’re not. Apparently, that lovely little panic spike is thanks to cortisol—your body’s built-in stress alarm. And according to Dr. Anna Elton, some of our morning “habits” are basically hitting the … Continue reading Tips to Reduce Morning Anxiety

May 13, 2026

Adulting Cheat Codes to Make Life Easy

Turns out “being an adult” isn’t about having it all together… it’s mostly about finding ways to make life less annoying. Like, first rule? Stop making things harder than they need to be. Shortcuts aren’t cheating, they’re survival. Like with cooking. Semi-homemade counts. Nobody’s handing out awards for peeling your own potatoes. Also—duplicate everything. Chargers, … Continue reading Adulting Cheat Codes to Make Life Easy

May 4, 2026

Freed Felon Flees in Firetruck

Richmond Johnson gets arrested for trespassing around midnight… nothing wild yet. He’s out of jail by 3:30 in the morning. Fresh air, new start, maybe grab a snack—nope. A fire engine pulls up to the jail on a medical call. Johnson thinks, “you know what this night needs? A sequel.” While firefighters are inside, he … Continue reading Freed Felon Flees in Firetruck