Joplin

The mural was created by Carthage artist Andy Thomas.

The City of Joplin relaunched its public transit system after a 2 1/2-year suspension.

The event will benefit the Minnie Hackney Community Service Center.

EaglePicher Technologies will build a new energetics facility and administration building.

The Joplin Homeowner Rehabilitation Program-2 allows up to $25,000 per applicant in certain zones of the city.

A survey is available now through Survey Monkey.

The land at 1201. S Byers, where Vita Nova Village wants to construct its tiny housing community, was up for sale in April at a Jasper County Sheriff’s auction, however, no one bought it, and the city of Joplin took ownership of it.

The tire drop-off will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joplin Recycling Center.

The new film festival begins Thursday night, January 10, and runs through Saturday, January 12.

A paraprofessional is a non-teaching staff member who helps teachers with classroom management and assisting students with special needs — and a new program will allow them to advance in their careers.