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Joplin, Missouri Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Joplin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Joplin’s new Blue Envelope could change your next traffic stop
  • How did Joplin Regional Stockyards prices stack up after a wild week?
  • How Joplin Stockyards’ leader built the nation’s biggest livestock auction

Also on today's calendar: Joplin Empire Market and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Windy with sun and clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
  • Monday: Windy; a p.m. t-storm, humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Blue Envelope Initiative (koamnewsnow.com) — Joplin residents who are hard of hearing or have other communication challenges can now request a free Blue Envelope from the Joplin Police Department to ease traffic stops and other encounters. The envelopes hold key documents and written notes officers can quickly read, helping reduce confusion and tension while keeping normal enforcement in place. You can pick one up weekdays at the police station.
   

2. Volatile week ends with lower cattle futures (wlj.net) — Cattle producers around Joplin get a detailed look at how this week’s volatile futures and cash markets translated into prices at Joplin Regional Stockyards in Carthage. Local benchmark steers around 700 pounds brought just over $400, while national analysts weighed in on beef demand, slaughter numbers, and feed costs that could shape prices heading into summer.
   

3. Mt. Vernon's Moore inducted into Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame (lawrencecountyrecord.com) — A longtime leader of Joplin Stockyards, Jackie Moore, has been inducted into the Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame for helping grow the operation into the nation’s largest livestock auction. His early start in auctioneering, move to a larger I-44 facility, and embrace of online video auctions are credited with transforming the business. The honor highlights southwest Missouri’s influence in modern beef production.
   

4. Neosho homeless center enhancing mental health support (fourstateshomepage.com) — A Neosho homeless shelter is teaming up with Access Family Care in Joplin so clients no longer have to be driven to Joplin for mental health assessments. Instead, two therapists will visit weekly in a mobile unit starting in June, making it easier for vulnerable residents to get evaluated, stabilize medications, and move toward job training and independence.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday May 16
  • Webb City Farmers Market →
    Webb City Farmers Market, 106 E Tracy St, Webb City
    9:00 am
  • Hotrod Hillbillies →
    Blackthorn Pizza & Pub, 510 S Joplin Ave, Joplin
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday May 17
  • JHS Graduation
    Franklin Technology Center Joplin, MO 64804
    3:00 pm
    • Friday May 22
  • Last Day of School & Early Dismissal
    Webb City R-vII Webb City, MO 64870
  • Early Dismissal/Last Day
    Madge T. James Kindergarten Center Webb City, MO 64870
    • Thursday May 28
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive →
    Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St, Joplin
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing cat, she is an inside cat who got out on 5/12 at about 24th and Willard.
    No sign of her since. She is very scared of everything. Please text 5406232 if you see her. (Nextdoor Gabby St)
  • So I need a huge favor…I have recently become homeless and I have my grandson’s cat…I am needing someone to please take her in until I can get a place…I’m waiting on my birth certificate to coming in the mail so I can get signed up on income based
    apartments…I am very sad that I’m going to have to be separated from her…and I definitely want her back…but it looks like I’m going to have to go… (Nextdoor E 7th St)
  • Mercy posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Days/Weekends in Joplin. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Joplin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Joplin here.

Ok Joplin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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