JOMO Jive - Friday, Jan 31, 2025

Good Morning, Joplin. Still haven’t planned anything for Valentine’s Day yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Next Monday we’ll be posting our Joplin Shop Local Valentine’s Day Guide.

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• ARTCON 2025

• Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks

• Joplin Area Catholic Schools Receives Donation

• Weekend Events & Live Music Lowdown

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

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THE DIGEST

Neosho Arts Council - ARTCON

ARTCON 2025 makes its way to Southwest Missouri! This event is Saturday, 2/1 at Neosho Jr. High (14646 Kodiak Rd, Neosho, MO 64850) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This event is a must if you’re into comics, sci-fi, anime, e-sports or cosplay! Check out the event details here. You can also buy tickets here.

Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks

On Saturday, Burrell Behavioral Heath’s Be Well Initiatives is partnering with Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks to provide an afternoon of wellness activities for breast cancer survivors and their support person. Mark your calendars to experience self-care activities curated specially to care for your mental health through healing connection and rest.

Event takes place on Saturday 2/1 at the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri. Registration starts at 11:30 AM. Check out the event details here.

Joplin Area Catholic Schools Receives $17 Million Donation

On Wednesday at McAuley Catholic High School, teachers, parents and students learned about a donation that will help the Joplin Area Catholic Schools—$17 million. The money came from an anonymous donor. The JACS includes St. Mary’s Elementary and Preschool, St. Peter’s Middle School, and McAuley Catholic, and St. Ann’s. If anyone knows the donor personally, please let them know JOMO Jive is interested in partnering up…

The Joplin Area Catholic Schools’ enrollment opens on March 1st for 2025/2026. For more information, check their website www.jacss.org

WEATHER

Friday: 🌡️ 39 | 49 ☁️ 

Saturday: 🌡️ 33 | 59 ☀️

Sunday: 🌡️ 43 | 64 ⛅️

MSSU SPORTS

Recap:

🏀 Men’s Basketball lost 57-73 against Arkansas - Fort Smith on Thursday 1/30

🏀 Women’s Basketball won 103-96 against Arkansas - Fort Smith on Thursday 1/30

Upcoming:

🏀 Men’s Basketball (9-10)
Saturday, Feb 1st at Northeastern State University @ 3:30 PM
Watch or Listen

🏀 Women’s Basketball (14-8)
Saturday, Feb 1st at Northeastern State University @ 1:30 AM
Watch or Listen

⚾️ Baseball - Dugan Invitational in Hot Springs, AR
Friday, Jan 31st vs Southern Arkansas University @ 4:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 1st vs Henderson State University @ 10:00 AM
Sunday, Feb 2nd vs Ouachita Baptist University @ 10:00 AM

🥎 Softball - Branson Leadoff Classic in Branson, MO
Friday, Jan 31st vs University of Arkansas-Monticello @ 10:00 AM
Friday, Jan 31st vs Southwestern Oklahoma State University @ 12:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 1st vs Southern Nazarene University @ 12:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 1st vs Arkansas Tech University @ 4:00 PM
Sunday, Feb 2nd vs Maryville University @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, Feb 2nd vs Oklahoma Baptist University @ 1:00 PM

🏃‍♂️ Men’s & Women’s Track
Friday, Jan 31st and Saturday, Feb 1st at Pitt State University