Monday, May 26, 2025

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Good Morning, Joplin. This Memorial Day, let's take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this important holiday. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

While many of us have spent the long weekend with family and friends, let’s not forget the significance of this day and express our gratitude for those who have served and sacrificed.

To those who have served or have loved ones who have served, we thank you.

Wishing you all a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Memorial Day.

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• JOMO Jive’s New Referral Program

• Memorial Day “Murph” Workout

• Health Department Offering CPR Classes

• No “What’s Happening” Section Today - Enjoy your Memorial Day!

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

P.S. If you find something useful in today’s Jive, please share it with someone who has completed the Murph workout and could still function the next day.

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🎟️ JOMO Jive’s New Referral Program

Refer a friend. Win dinner on us.

🍔 We’re giving away a $25 gift card to a local Joplin restaurant every month — and all you have to do is help us spread the word about JOMO Jive.

🍽 How it works:

1. Share your unique referral link (click the button below or copy & paste the link).

2. If just one person signs up through your link, you’re entered.

3. One referral enters you into the drawing every month going forward.

4. That’s it — no need to create a bunch of fake email addresses. Just share with one real friend!

🕐 Why refer now?

Because this is the first drawing — and the pool of participants will never be smaller. Your odds will never be better than this week.

So don’t wait. Tell a friend. Forward the email. Drop the link. And maybe you’ll be dining on us come June.

🏃 The Memorial Day “Murph” Workout

The Memorial Day Murph workout is a powerful tribute to fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during Operation Red Wings in 2005. Murphy's favorite workout, originally called "Body Armor," has evolved into the "Murph Challenge," a demanding routine that includes a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and another 1-mile run—ideally performed while wearing a 20-pound weighted vest.

This workout has become a Memorial Day tradition across the United States, symbolizing the endurance and sacrifice of military service members. It is performed by thousands annually, serving both as a physical challenge and a commemorative act.

Participants are encouraged to join these events to pay tribute to Lt. Murphy and all fallen service members through this challenging and meaningful workout.

❤️ Health Department Offering CPR Classes

Knowing CPR can make the difference between life and death—and this summer, the Joplin Health Department is making it easy for residents to learn. Three different courses are now available on a rotating schedule to fit your needs, experience level, and comfort zone. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or just want to be prepared—this is your chance to get trained and help make Joplin a safer place.

✏️ Available Classes:

• Friends and Family® CPR – Ideal for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and anyone wanting to learn lifesaving basics.

• AHA HeartCode® BLS Skills Checkoff – Complete your Basic Life Support certification with this hands-on checkoff session.

• AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED – Learn how to perform CPR and safely use an AED in real emergencies.

📅 Upcoming Class Dates:

Heartsaver CPR/AED: May 28, June 4, July 2, July 23
BLS Skills Checkoff: June 4, June 25, July 16, July 23
Friends & Family: June 25, July 9, July 30

🔗 Register Now
Spots are limited and pre-registration is required. Visit joplinmo.org or call 417-623-6122, ext. 1258 to learn more or sign up.

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Monday: 🌡️ 59 | 63 🌧️ 85%

Tuesday: 🌡️ 58 | 66 ⛈️ 65%

Wednesday: 🌡️ 52 | 71 ⛅️ 

🏅 Lions Finish Strong at DII Nationals with 12 All-Americans

Top 10 team finishes cap off standout season for MSSU Track & Field

PUEBLO, CO – Missouri Southern’s men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams made serious noise at the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor National Championships, finishing 10th and tied for 9th respectively in team scoring. A total of 14 Lions competed across 23 events, bringing home 12 All-American honors in the process.

Big names, big throws:
Dailynn VanDeren (Hammer, Shot Put), Briar Gillum (Discus, Shot Put), and Cedric Pearson (Discus, Shot Put) all earned double All-American status. Throwers dominated the weekend, accounting for most of MSSU’s 21 men’s and 27 women’s points.

Sprint & hurdle highlights:
JaDarius Pigg made history in the 110m hurdles, setting a new MSSU school record (13.71) in prelims and finishing 5th in the finals to earn All-American status.

More podium finishes:

• Keilee Johnson took 3rd in women’s javelin, joined by Adrianne Casey in 7th.

• Garrett Strange placed 4th in men’s javelin.

• VanDeren and Gillum added more points in shot put, while Pearson earned a strong 4th in men’s shot put.

Final All-American Roll Call:
VanDeren, Gillum, Pearson, Williams, Pigg, Johnson, Casey, Womack, and Strange.

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