AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoad & Bridge Updates: MoDOT says the Flat Creek Bridge near Jenkins is nearing completion after months of delays, with drivers facing detours and extra time; crews also plan pipe work in Newton County Sept. 28 and multiple Odessa I-70 changes Sept. 15-16 tied to the Johnson Drive bridge demolition. Tourism & Local Economy: Joplin City Council advanced nearly $13,000 in lodging-tax funding for next year’s JOMO Pridefest on first reading, arguing it brings visitors and supports hotels, food, and vendors; Cassville also joined a new Tri-State Marketing & Tourism Alliance to help smaller communities market together. Outdoor Recreation: A car-free Great American Rail-Trail idea is highlighted as a major tourism driver, spanning 3,700 miles across 11 states plus D.C. Travel Safety & Health: Baxter Health welcomed a new kidney specialist, expanding nephrology care for southern Missouri; a 9-year-old in Morrisville returned home after a copperhead bite treated at Springfield-area hospitals. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports show midgrade and diesel price dips in several Missouri counties, with the latest weekly lows varying by area.
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