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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/31/2026 > mayes-named-dean-of-students-and-title-ix-coordinator-at-mssu

Mayes named Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator at MSSU | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (179+ words) Dr. David Mayes will be MSSU's new Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator Joplin, MO " Missouri Southern State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Mayes as the institution's new Dean of Students and Title IX…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/30/2026 > missouri-house-bill-would-reduce-screen-time-in-schools-restore-books-reinstate-cursive

Missouri House bill would reduce screen time in schools, restore books, reinstate cursive | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (401+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. " Missouri is emerging as a national leader in a growing movement to restore how children learn. "The damage from screens to the physical, emotional, and social development of children is indisputable," she told lawmakers." "Handwriting activates a…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/27/2026 > weekend-events-for-327-3-29

Weekend events for 3/27-3-29 | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (320+ words) Weekend events for 3/27-3-29Newstalk KZRG NEOSHOOn Friday, March 27, at 10:00 AM, the Neosho Newton County Library will host Session 5 of its Spring 2026 Homeschool Schedule This week's theme is "Weather," and the session is titled "Tornadoes: The Sirens Are Wailing." The engaging homeschool…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/26/2026 > two-schools-in-pittsburg-put-on-soft-lockdown-today-no-danger-to-students-or-staff-reported

Two schools in Pittsburg put on soft lockdown today; No danger to students or staff reported | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (164+ words) Following an incident in Pittsburg, Kansas today, two schools were put into a soft lockdown. Two schools in Pittsburg were put on soft lockdown today. This sometimes happens following incidents that happen in the geographical area near a school. Following…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/25/2026 > former-superintendent-of-newton-county-school-under-investigation-by-auditor-for-misuse-of-funds

Former superintendent of Newton County school under investigation by auditor for misuse of funds | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (235+ words) Former superintendent of Newton County school under investigation by auditor for misuse of funds'Newstalk KZRG (Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick) -- The Westview C-6 School District will now receive a thorough review from Missouri State Auditor Fitzpatrick after an investigation by his office found…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/24/2026 > burlison-encourages-missouri-students-to-enter-congressional-art-competition

Burlison encourages Missouri students to enter Congressional Art Competition | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (149+ words) The annual Congressional Art Competition is'open to high school students in Missouri's 7th Congressional District. WASHINGTON " Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) today announced that his office is accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition,'which is'open to high school students in…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/24/2026 > thomas-jefferson-independent-day-school-named-to-college-boards-advanced-placement-school-honor-roll

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School named to College Board’s Advanced Placement School Honor Roll | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (248+ words) The school earned PLATINUM distinction, College Board's highest honor. TJ is among only 10 other high schools in Missouri to earn College Board's highest level of distinction (8 schools are in the St. Louis metro, 1 in Kansas City, and 1 in Columbia). Schools…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/16/2026 > ag-education-on-the-move-invests-in-the-next-generation-seneca-ffa-teaches-elementary-students-this-spring

Ag Education on the Move™ Invests in the Next Generation:SENECA FFA Teaches Elementary Students This Spring | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (364+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. " Third grade students across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care's Agriculture Education on the Move" (Ag Moves) this spring. Seneca FFA member educators are leading Seneca elementary students through…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/10/2026 > mssu-lion-co-op-to-host-empty-bowls-fundraiser-on-april-8

MSSU Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser on April 8 | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (170+ words) JOPLIN, Mo. "The Missouri Southern State University MSSU's Lion Co-op will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the Southern campus. The event will raise funds for the Groceries to…...

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newstalkkzrg.com > 03/07/2026 > two-members-reappointed-to-mssu-board-of-governors-by-missouri-governor-mike-kehoe

Two members reappointed to MSSU Board of Governors by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe | Newstalk KZRG - KZRG-AM

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (86+ words) Two members reappointed to MSSU Board of Governors by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe'Newstalk KZRG Two local men have been reappointed to the Missouri Southern Board of Governors by Missouri Gov Mike Kehoe.Also, a student representative was appointed to the…...