Missouri Press Association
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Joplin — After more than a century in downtown Joplin, the Globe announced it would move in early February to a new location several blocks south of the downtown area. The newspaper planned to put the building that formerly housed its printing plant, business operations and newsroom up for sale.
Joplin Globe’s printing was transferred to the Tulsa World in 2024 and much of the building dedicated to the press operations has gone unused since, according to Publisher Katherine Miller, who told readers that the newspaper will remain just as dedicated to the community from its new location.
“I am very nostalgic about 117 East Fourth St. It is where I began my career and met so many amazingly talented and wonderful people. But it is time for a new chapter in The Joplin Globe saga and I am very excited to see what the future holds,” Miller said.
The Globe’s newsroom, advertising and business operations were expected to move to the new location on Feb. 2.
Carthage — In December 2025, fstop Publications announced it would combine the Jasper County Citizen in Carl Junction and Carthage Chronicle newspapers and publish them under a shared flag, The Carthage Chronicle and Jasper County Citizen.
The company’s other publication, the Sarcoxie Record, was unchanged as part of the merging of newspapers.
The newspaper group is for sale as of publication and contact information can be found on Missouri Press’ website, mopress.com/job-bank.
Cash-Book Journal receives Small Business of the Year award
From Submitted Reports
The 155-year-old Cash-Book Journal (CBJ) was recently recognized as the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Small Business of the Year. The newspaper was one of two businesses honored at a banquet last month.
“As a trusted community partner we focus on local news only,” CBJ Publisher Gina Raffety said. “We don’t try to compete with national media. Our focus is being a reliable source for producing local news and information.”
The Cash-Book Journal has six full-time staff members, including Publisher Gina Raffety, Editor Jay Forness, Advertising Manager Stephanie Letner, Assistant Editor Denise Slinkard, Sports Editor Nick McNeal and Circulation Manager Elaine Hale.
The CBJ also employs nine part-time staff members, including feature writers, a bookkeeper, proofreaders, a delivery driver and inserters.
“While the newspaper industry has had its challenges we feel like there will always be a place for local news,” Raffety said. “Newspapers are the only media that publish births, obituaries, marriage licenses and public notices which makes us one of the most searched sources at the Cape County Archive Center.”
Silvers succeeds Helm at Nevada Daily Mail, Fort Scott Tribune
From Submitted Reports
Jason E. Silvers is the new editor of the Nevada Daily Mail and its sister newspaper in Kansas, the Fort Scott Tribune. He succeeds Tammy Helm, who retired from her role as editor effective at the end of 2025.
Silvers is a lifelong resident of Fort Scott, attending Fort Scott Community College and then Pittsburg State University after high school. He has worked at the newspapers, which share staff, since 2005 and worked as sports editor since 2018, in addition to covering various news beats.
“I am looking forward to this opportunity to help lead both newspapers as we work in this challenging time for the newspaper industry,” Silvers told readers. “I continue to appreciate the readership and support from community members and will continue to commit to providing a high-quality product as we strive to keep our readers educated and informed of happenings in our communities.”
Helm’s journalism career began in 1981 as a reporter in Oskaloosa, Kan., after graduating from the University of Kansas School of Journalism. From there until joining the Daily Mail and Tribune in 2013, she held a variety of roles at various publications and other businesses in Kansas, Iowa and Missouri.
“I have always loved small towns and could not imagine returning to a big city,” Helm said. “There is just something special about small-town journalism. You don’t just report on events, but you actually know the people involved.”
