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To help rebuild media library for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks: Drop off books, DVD's and video games at the Joplin Schools Administration building, Bright Futures, or any Hometown Bank location in Joplin, Carthage or Neosho. For more information call Sara at 417-592-6675.

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Renovations underway at Pittsburg's middle school
Renovations underway at Pittsburg's middle school
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:31:07 GMT
Over the next few weeks renovations will be made at the Pittsburg Community Middle School. The renovations will help students with autism gain life skills. "Before, we were working around other teachersMore >>
Over the next few weeks renovations will be made at the Pittsburg Community Middle School. The renovations will help students with autism gain life skills.More >>
Free Green Fees for Dads
Free Green Fees for Dads
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:02:04 GMT
Shifferdecker Golf Course in Joplin wanted to make the day extra special by offering free green fees. The only condition, you had to bring your son, daughter, or wife out to play with you. Golf fanaticMore >>
A golf course in Joplin wanted to make the day extra special by offering free green fees.More >>
Carthage Road Resurfacing
Carthage Road Resurfacing
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:22:41 GMT
MODOT says road closures will be in effect due to nighttime resurfacing in Carthage. Drivers can expect nighttime lane closings on route 571 between I49 and Route E beginning June 17th. Roads affectedMore >>
MODOT says road closures will be in effect due to nighttime resurfacing in Carthage.More >>
Scottish Highland Games in Joplin
Scottish Highland Games in Joplin
Updated: Saturday, June 15 2013 8:31 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:31:04 GMT
The 4th annual Scottish Highland Games are held in Joplin for the strong to show off their skills in a traditional way. The all day event held at Field of Dreams, had nine events including two stoneMore >>
The 4th annual Scottish Highland Games are held in Joplin for the strong to show off their skills in a traditional way.More >>
Lamar, MO Man Dies in Crash
Lamar, MO Man Dies in Crash
Updated: Saturday, June 15 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:25:12 GMT
A Lamar, Missouri man is dead after a crash Thursday night. Southeast of the city on route T. Chance Kentner, 21, was killed when his black GMC Yukon skidded off the road and overturned ejecting him.More >>
A Lamar, Missouri man is dead after a crash Thursday night.More >>
With no 911 director, Crawford County divides up those duties
With no 911 director, Crawford County divides up those duties
The U.S. Attorney's Office, The Kansas Division: John L. Gagliardo, 60, Pittsburg, Kan., and George Washington, 50, Pittsburg, Kan., are charged with two counts of attempted mail fraud and two countsMore >>
With the Crawford County 911 director indicted for mail and wire fraud, his duties have been divided among several county offices.More >>

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Senator Blunt: Full repeal of death tax will provide certainty for Missouri’s businesses, family farmers
Senator Blunt: Full repeal of death tax will provide certainty for Missouri’s businesses, family farmers
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:07:33 GMT
News release from the office of Roy Blunt, US. Senator for Missouri: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) co-sponsored the "Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013," which was reintroduced today by U.S.More >>
Missouri has more than 100,000 individual farms – the second highest number of farms of any state in America. The bill would repeal the federal estate tax; repeal the generation skipping transfer tax; make permanent a maximum 35 percent gift tax rate and a $5 million lifetime gift tax exemption, indexed for inflation; and maintain the stepped-up basis provisions important to family farms and businesses.More >>
Boil advisory for Anderson, MO
Boil advisory for Anderson, MO
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:54:11 GMT
Mayor John Sellers has issued a boil advisory for Anderson, MO. An electrical substation problem caused a decrease in water pressure. Until the water is tested, it is advised to boil water for at leastMore >>
Boil advisory for Anderson, MO.More >>
"World's Largest Swimming Lesson" attempt
"World's Largest Swimming Lesson" attempt
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:28:59 GMT
News release from Missouri Southern State University: JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - Adults and children from the Joplin area will have their chance to make the Guinness World Records next Tuesday, June 18 at MissouriMore >>
On Tuesday at 10 a.m. Joplin participants along with a number of other cities around the world took part in an effort to break a world record for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever.More >>
Designing what Joplin's 20th Street corridor should be
Designing what Joplin's 20th Street corridor should be
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:17:23 GMT
Joplin city officials and the Environmental Protection Agency are hoping to turn one of Joplin's busiest throughways's into a safe, green area. "Essentially, what we want to do is kick off a conversationMore >>
Joplin city officials and the Environmental Protection Agency are hoping to turn one of Joplin's busiest throughways's into a safe, green area. "What we want to do is kick off a conversation in Joplin - how do people want 20th Street to look?"More >>
Nationwide search for new MSSU President will be held; closed meeting scheduled for Wednesday
Nationwide search for new MSSU President will be held
News release from Missouri Southern State University: JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - Dr. Sherry Buchanan, chair of the Board of Governors at Missouri Southern State University, announced today Dr. Bruce Speck isMore >>
The MSSU Board of Governors have scheduled a closed meeting for Wednesday at 4 p.m. On Thursday the Board of Governors will have an open meeting at 4 p.m. on the MSSU campus.More >>
Job fair in Pittsburg attracts job seekers
Job fair in Pittsburg attracts job seekers
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:18:34 GMT
The City of Pittsburg holds a job fair after Via Christi laid of hundreds of people statewide earlier this month. Via Christi cut 28 jobs in Pittsburg and the city says it was a large driving factor behindMore >>
The City of Pittsburg holds a job fair after Via Christi laid of hundreds of people statewide earlier this month. Via Christi cut 28 jobs in Pittsburg and the city says it was a large driving factor behind setting up a job fair to keep those workers and others employed in Crawford County.More >>

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