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Joplin Little Theatre returns to live performances after pandemic cancellations with "Driving Miss Daisy" starring Lisa Olliges, Keenan Cortez, and Shaun Conroy, continuing their 82-season tradition with upcoming Valentine's concert and spring productions.

Seneca Early Childhood School Teacher of the Year Kristi Tate switched from social work to special education after witnessing a blind student miss a Halloween pumpkin lesson, now teaching children ages 3-5 with developmental delays.

Seneca High School's Teacher of the Year Leah Throneberry switched from vocal performance major to history teacher after European backpacking inspired her love for historical landmarks, now teaching US history and AP US history to juniors and seniors.

Real estate agent Gary Stubblefield analyzes recent housing market trends and predicts 2022 will continue with low inventory, strong millennial buyer demand, and 6.6 percent sales growth despite potential interest rate increases.

Retired Seneca teacher Lee Hall, inspired by Sarcoxie's veterans memorial in 2019, coordinated the creation of Seneca's impressive veterans memorial featuring eight flagpoles, benches, and lighting that took over two years to complete.

Lindsay Meadows, a lifelong competitive swimmer, overcame her fear of running at age 42 after a coach convinced her to try a sprint triathlon and is now training for her first full marathon in Minnesota.

Larry Whiteley reflects on how growing up on a farm and spending time in nature shaped his life and faith, while sharing outdoor insights about crow intelligence, winter crappie fishing, and post-season deer scouting strategies.

Kylee and Kyle Good, who met in high school youth group, married May 31, 2021, at Bullskin Creek in Neosho with a rustic outdoor celebration featuring donuts instead of cake and family-prepared dishes.

Bradley Morris advises avoiding stress eating unhealthy foods during New Year's resolutions, instead recommending cortisol-reducing foods like protein and vegetables, anti-inflammatory omega-3s, and healthier sweet alternatives like dark chocolate when cravings strike.