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Sep 9, 2026

Guinness Gone After Pints Pilfered

Two Trucks of Guinness Stolen in England

Aug 28, 2026

Man Arrested For Illegally Parked Guillotine

Police found an unusual surprise in a truck near the Capitol. Let’s just say this truck was not hauling patio furniture

Jul 21, 2026

Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

So Joplin’s about to get a little… floaty. The Route 66 Centennial Balloon Festival lands August 28th through the 30th at Missouri Southern, and it’s basically three days of looking up and going, “okay yeah, that’s pretty cool.” We’re talking more than a dozen hot air balloons, plus tethered rides if committing to the full … Continue reading Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

Jan 8, 2026

Girl Scouts Retire Two Cookies, And Introduce A New One

Girl Scout cookie season is here! Yes, Thin Mints are back to test our willpower, along with Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, and now… a newcomer crashing the party — the Exploremores. They’ve got chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond crème — basically rocky road in cookie form. And sure, we had to say goodbye to … Continue reading Girl Scouts Retire Two Cookies, And Introduce A New One

Dec 30, 2025

Foods That Bring New Year Luck

New Year’s is not the time to mess with bad luck—so we’re cramming our plate full of good‑fortune foods. Seriously, who couldn’t use a little extra prosperity with their champagne? Let’s start with the Southern classics: black‑eyed peas, greens, and cornbread. That’s pennies, dollars, and gold—aka, “don’t check my bank account” insurance. Then there are … Continue reading Foods That Bring New Year Luck

Nov 14, 2024

Crash Sends Car Onto Home Balcony

The only thing more spectacular than the crash is the drivers poor judgement. Check out crash photos and the full story HERE! Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

Apr 18, 2024

World Music and Cuisine Festival

Missouri Southern State University will host it’s ninth-annual World Music and Cuisine Festival, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday inside Young Gymnasium. There will be a variety of international dishes served up, along with a collection multicultural musical group performances. Find out more about this event HERE!

Feb 7, 2024

MSSU’s Dress to Impress Event

Missouri Southern State University’s 10th annual “Dress to Impress” event is Wednesday, February 28th, in Billingsly Student Center’s Connor Ballroom. Find out how you can assist students in enhancing their professional wardrobe by donate gently used professional attire or volunteer HERE!

Nov 9, 2023

Tuba Player Punches Heckler

Tuba players know how to handle blowhards. More about the Oom-pah-pah, Oom-pah-pow incident HERE! Photo by Curioso Photography on Unsplash

Sep 5, 2023

Irish meal and film planned at Missouri Southern Tuesday evening

Get a taste of the Emerald Isle tonight at Missouri Southern State University with dinner and a movie. Find out what’s on the menu HERE! Photo by Alejandro Luengo on Unsplash

May 9, 2023

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top with Uncle Kracker

Buy Tickets At the height of their fame in the 1970s, Lynyrd Skynyrd popularized the Southern rock genre with songs such as “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird”. After releasing five studio albums and one live album, the band’s career was abruptly halted on October 20, 1977, when their chartered airplane crashed, killing Van Zant, Steve Gaines, … Continue reading Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top with Uncle Kracker