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šŸŒ± How MSSUā€™s new coach plans to make Joplin a flag football hub

Joplin, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How MSSUā€™s new coach plans to make Joplin a flag football hub
  • How North Joplin is recovering after Thursday nightā€™s surprise tornado
  • See how Route 66ā€™s past and centennial plans spotlight Joplin

Also on today's calendar: Joplin Empire Market.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Thunderstorms, some severe, temps: high: 75, low: 66.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 48 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. MSSU Athletics Announce Inaugural Women's Flag Football Head Coach (fourstateshomepage.com) ā€” Missouri Southern in Joplin has hired Sergio Reyes as the universityā€™s first-ever womenā€™s flag football head coach, with competition set to begin in spring 2027. Reyes says he aims to make Joplin a national destination for elite student-athletes while expanding educational opportunities for young women through the new program.
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2. Clean up in Joplin after the storm (koamnewsnow.com) ā€” North Joplin residents are cleaning up after an F1 tornado Thursday night that downed trees, damaged homes, and heavily hit a Parks and Recreation barn, but caused no reported injuries. Crews and neighbors are clearing debris, checking structural damage, and reflecting on Joplinā€™s long experience with severe weather as officials continue assessments in the coming days.
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3. Part 8: Sights in Kansas, Missouri, and Beyond (sentineltimes.com) ā€” Route 66 travelers have plenty to explore right in Joplin, from the downtown Main Street alignment and Route 66 Mural Park to City Hallā€™s mural and memorabilia. This feature also highlights the Bonnie and Clyde shootout site and notes that Missouriā€™s Route 66 Centennial Commission recently met in Joplin to plan 2025ā€“2027 anniversary events, alongside other notable stops in Kansas and Missouri.
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4. Crowder College Experiences Strong Enrollment Growth in Skilled Trades, Highlights Workforce Focus (newstalkkzrg.com) ā€” Crowder Collegeā€™s new Advanced Training and Workforce Center in Joplin is ramping up hands-on training for high-demand jobs, from welding to healthcare. With enrollment surging in skilled trades and strong ties to area high schools, the college is positioning Joplin as a hub for workforce development that can quickly move local students into solid, good-paying careers.
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5. Wake Up Recap: Plane crash near Chanute, storm damage in Joplin (koamnewsnow.com) ā€” Overnight severe storms left damage in parts of Joplin, including around First and Schifferdecker, after strong weather pushed through early Friday morning. The same regional newscast also highlights a dramatic small-plane crash near Chanute, Kansas, where two people survived thanks to an emergency parachute and a quick-thinking passing driver.
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  • The Joplin Y is a great place for everyone, all kinds of group exercises including Line dancing for beginners!!
    Itā€™s like doing Zumba but you learn the dance 8 counts at the time, thereā€™s only 4 parts of 8, total of 32 counts or steps, then we dance it to theā€¦ (Nextdoor West Joplin)

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