JOMO Jive

TOGETHER WITH

Good Morning, Joplin. The snow is melting, but the ice? Oh, it’s here to stay—just waiting for you to let your guard down so it can take you out on the driveway.

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO

• New Governor of Missouri

• MSSU Back for Spring Semester

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

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THE DIGEST

📎 The JACC Business EXPO is today at the Downstream Casino Resort Grand Pavilion. For 32 years, the JACC Business EXPO has been providing the regions biggest platform of B2B and B2C networking. With over 100 exhibitors and more than 2,000 attendees each year, the EXPO has consistently demonstrated quality and excitement for the community.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM is business-to-business only (present business card for admission)
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM is open to the public (admission is $5.00)

Check out the promo video here!

New Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe was sworn in as our 58th governor Monday afternoon. During his inaugural address, he focused on crime, education and tax cuts. Watch the full inauguration here. Here’s what this means for Missouri residents:

• Enhanced Public Safety Measures - the “Safer Missouri” initiative consists of six executive orders aimed at reducing crime and supporting law enforcement.

• Focus on Education - Residents can anticipate efforts to broaden educational opportunities across the state, but specific plans haven’t been mentioned.

• Tax Reduction Plans - a commitment to cutting taxes, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on Missouri residents. Details on proposed tax cuts are expected to be outlined in future policy announcements.

• Immigration Enforcement Collaboration - An executive order has been signed to establish a 287(g) designation with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing state and local law enforcement to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws.

MSSU is back for the Spring semester! If you’ve gotten pampered by taking Newman Road the past few weeks, expect it to be a lot more busy!

Trucker Hat Takeover - If you’re a student at MSSU, head over to Billingsly Student Center on Wednesday, January 15th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to design your own custom trucker hat! There will be a photo booth, music, snacks and drinks. Trick your hat!

TikTok Go Bye Bye? There is less than a week until TikTok may be disappearing from app stores in the U.S. They may face suspension on January 19th unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells the app.

St. Louis Ave Closure Begins Jan 14th - Due to stormwater infrastructure upgrades near the railroad crossing, St. Louis Ave will be closed between 8th Street and Campbell Parkway. This project includes replacing the box culvert and stormwater systems on the north side of the tracks.

WEATHER

Wednesday: 🌡️ 22 | 42

Thursday: 🌡️ 31 | 49

MSSU SPORTS

Upcoming:

🏀 Men’s Basketball
Thursday, Jan 16th at HOME against University of Central Oklahoma @ 7:30 PM
Watch or Listen

🏀 Women’s Basketball
Thursday, Jan 16th at HOME against University of Central Oklahoma @ 5:30 PM
Watch or Listen