JOMO Jive

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Good Morning, Joplin. Remember as a kid you’d write the wrong date on your homework for the next two weeks of every new year? Good times…

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• Fun things to do inside

• A new feature: Community Feedback

• MSSU Basketball

- Let’s get to it.

Matt “Resolution Wrecker” Thompson

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THE DIGEST

We had faith in the flakes ❄️

We probably don’t have to tell you: If you look out the window, you probably saw the snow. Winter Storm Blair came through Sunday and gave us our first snow in Joplin. Schools, government offices, and some businesses closed yesterday, but most have reopened today. If you spent yesterday bundled up inside with blankets and hot chocolate (I’m jealous), here’s a peek at what it was like.

Remember, if you have great snow pics, we want to see them! Tag us @jomojivemedia so we can share our favorites!

Fun things to do inside

Brr! It’s cold out there. We’re bringing you weather-proof activities to fight those stir-crazy feelings. Remember that some places might still be closed, so check online to see if they’re open before making plans. And drive safe if you must!

🎳 Carl Richard’s 4th Street Bowl (1419 W 4th St, Joplin, MO 64801)
Anyone with a winter birthday knows bowling is right up everyone’s alley. Time to strike!

🤸‍♀️ SOAR Trampoline Park (1502 S Madison St, Webb City, MO 64870)
It’s almost like taking your kids back to school, if only for a couple hours. Book a time!

🏌️‍♂️ Shifferdecker Golf Course Indoor Simulator (506 S Shifferdecker Ave, Joplin, MO 64801)
Keep your hand in the game this winter with their state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators. Golfers typically take one hour to play 18 holes. Book a tee time!

🛍️ Northpark Mall (101 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64801)
Fuel up at the food court (we can’t not recommend Chick-Fil-A) before you shop til you drop. Make a day of it and spend those Christmas gift cards!

📚 Book it to the bookstore
Some of our favorite local bookstores:

• Changing Hands Book Shoppe (528 S Virginia Ave, Joplin, MO 64801)

• Always Buying Books (5357 N Main St, Joplin, MO 64801)

• Books-A-Million (423 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64801)

📚 Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St, Joplin, MO 64804)
Take our word for it. There’s something at the library for everyone. Book clubs, story times, chess clubs, crafts — and that’s just the beginning. Check their events calendar for free activities all over our county.

🧐 Escape Joplin (2640 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804)
The best way to escape being cooped up at home is to go escape from . . . another room, but this one is outside your house. An escape room gives you a set amount of time to solve a series of puzzles using clues and ultimately find your way out. Try the experience with a group of friends at Escape Joplin.

WEATHER

Wednesday: 🌡️ 13 | 27

Thursday: 🌡️ 18 | 36

Friday: 🌡️ 25 | 32

MSSU SPORTS

Recap:

🏀 Men’s Basketball won 81-80 against Pitt State on Tuesday 1/7

🏀 Women’s Basketball lost 72-84 against Pitt State on Tuesday 1/7

Upcoming:

🏀 Men’s Basketball
Saturday, Jan 11th at Newman University @ 3:30 PM
Watch or Listen

🏀 Women’s Basketball
Saturday, Jan 11th at Newman University @ 1:30 PM
Watch or Listen