Fri Sep 13 20:36:00 UTC 2024: ## Joplin News Roundup: Red Lobster Saved, New Church & Dispensaries Open, Four States Bank Debuts
**Joplin, MO** – In a major development, Joplin’s Red Lobster restaurant, which was on the brink of closure, has been spared. The seafood chain received court approval for its Chapter 11 plan to sell the company to RL Investor Holdings LLC, ensuring its continued operation. The acquisition is expected to be finalized by the end of the month.
Meanwhile, the community is witnessing a flurry of new businesses opening their doors. Destiny Church is set to move into the former Kaleidoscope Academy and Clinic building on North Range Line Road, while two marijuana dispensaries are scheduled to open next month. Good Day Farms will relocate to the corner of 20th Street and Range Line Road, while Flora Farms will open its new location at the Silver Creek Galleria.
Adding to the local financial landscape, Four States Bank has opened its first branch at 1232 South Range Line Road. This marks the first new bank charter approved in Missouri since 2008, with the bank operating as a subsidiary of Four States Bancshares Inc.
The city is also enjoying sunny skies with a high of 94°F and clear skies. Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts, as the temperature is expected to dip to 67°F overnight.
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