1. Third Thursday returns today, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in downtown Joplin. The theme is "Green and Gold" and Missouri Southern State University will be showcase its programs and activities.

2. The Guilt By Association Truck Show will be held Sept. 25-27 at 4 State Trucks, 4579 S. Highway 43, south of Joplin. There will be a demolition derby at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, followed by a Bobby Degonia concert at 7 p.m. Saturday events included a trucker Olympics, big rig burnouts, a United FMX Motorcycle Stunt Show, a barbecue competition, truck and tractor pull and more, ending with a ZZ Top tribute band from 7:30-9 p.m. and a fireworks show at 10 p.m. On Saturday, events continue with more big rig burnouts, kids activities including a pedal tractor pull and more, culminating with the W

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