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Jul 2, 2026
Friendly Fireworks Safety Tips
A quick reminder before you celebrate America by almost setting your garage on fire… fireworks are not that complicated. Find an open space. Not your driveway. Not next to your car. Definitely not under a tree you “think is probably fine.” Open space. Light one firework at a time—this isn’t a speedrun—and then back up … Continue reading Friendly Fireworks Safety Tips
Jun 30, 2026
When NOT To Drive This July 4th
Quick heads up before you fire up the road trip playlist… this could be the busiest Fourth of July travel stretch EVER. AAA says about 61 million people are hitting the road, which basically means… everyone you’ve ever met is traveling at the same time. If you’d prefer your holiday not include a parking lot … Continue reading When NOT To Drive This July 4th
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
Jun 17, 2026
Route 66 Centennial Caravan Stops In Joplin Friday
Friday Brings Big Steaks, Street Art, Food Trucks, Classic Cars, And Zero Boredom If you’re still “thinking about” Father’s Day weekend plans, good news: Joplin already covered Friday night for you. Consider this your cheat sheet to a Route 66 weekend that pretty much plans itself. The Friday Night Route 66 Centennial Caravan Party ALLO … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial Caravan Stops In Joplin Friday
Jun 15, 2026
Florida Carjacker and French Fry
In Florida Cory Coddington crashed his SUV, stole another car, and you won’t believe what he did at Chick-fil-A. So, first he crashes his SUV into a tree… and when a woman pulls over to help, he thanks her by stealing her car. But wait…it somehow gets weirder. He drives to Chick-fil-A, stumbles in covered … Continue reading Florida Carjacker and French Fry
Jun 4, 2026
Billy Gibbons Drops New Single
ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons is back at it with a new single called “Brown Paper Bag.” He dropped the news himself like a guy who just wandered into the room with a riff and a grin, casually mentioning it also features Keith Urban… casually shredding. No big deal. The track’s got that crunchy, greasy, … Continue reading Billy Gibbons Drops New Single
May 25, 2026
Man Arrested for Dancing in the Road, with a Turtle (…and Meth)
In rural Indiana last week, middle of a county road, a guy just vibing. Dancing. No music. No reason. Just living his best life, all while holding a plastic bag and a turtle. Conservation officers show up, and they notice he’s holding not just any turtle, but an Eastern Box Turtle, which, fun fact, you’re … Continue reading Man Arrested for Dancing in the Road, with a Turtle (…and Meth)
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 11, 2026
Gator Brawl Create Florida Patio Pandemonium
So imagine you’re home with a sleeping baby, hear a racket on the patio, and immediately think… “Uh oh, home invasion.” That’s exactly where Kayla Burress’ brain went—until she peeked outside and realized, nope… just Florida doing Florida things. Two full-grown alligators had busted through her screened lanai and were going full WWE on her … Continue reading Gator Brawl Create Florida Patio Pandemonium
Apr 17, 2026
Record Store Day 2026
Record Store Day is set Saturday, April 18th! The lineup for the annual celebration of all things vinyl is already out. This year’s drop stretches from classic rock royalty to buzzy pop favorites, with plenty of curveballs in between. We’re talking hundreds of exclusive releases designed to lure fans back into indie shops. The full … Continue reading Record Store Day 2026
Apr 17, 2026
Careless Convict’s Corvette Caper
You’d think getting out of prison would make you want to… not go right back. But apparently, Isaiah Walker had other travel plans. He’s at a Love’s truck stop in Arizona, fresh out, needing a ride to Oklahoma… and spots an 18-wheeler loaded with ten brand-new Corvettes. Total value: about $1.25 million. Naturally, he decides, … Continue reading Careless Convict’s Corvette Caper
Apr 14, 2026
Motorcyclist Pushes His Luck and Loses
For a guy who made a habit out of running from the cops, he sure made it easy for them to know they caught the right guy when they did. He managed to get away eleven times! I guess twelve is his unlucky number. Read the full story here. Photo by Krzysztof Hepner on Unsplash