Free eye exams were offered today at the Independent Living Center in Joplin. More than 70 people had already gotten their eye exam by early this afternoon.
The exams were done by a resident opthamologists at the University of Missouri at Columbia.
Melanie Metcalf doesn't have eye care insurance and says she greatly appreciated today's offer.
"I just can't see, even with my glasses," Metcalf says.. "The other eye doctor I went to, he said it's not my glasses, he said it's just my eyes are bad and I don't know what that means."
The state of Missouri offers eye care services to certain people who aren't able to afford insurance.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:08:49 GMT
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is seeing how a new community policing project will turn out. Deputies are going door to door in rural areas asking people if they have any concerns about safety. TheMore >>
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office testing out a new policy, focusing on a section east of Joplin and Duenweg that is about 28 square miles but only has 230 residents. Detectives say this target zone has a high number of burglaries and thefts. They hope to prevent crime and build relationships with these rural residents.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-06-11 21:53:56 GMT
Some residents in Duquesne, Missouri have been meeting with city officials there over concerns of a new housing project. The new apartment complex will be for the elderly, handicapped, and those on fixedMore >>
The project is called Katherine Estates. It's on Katherine Road in Duquesne near 20th Street. It involves about four acres of land.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-06-10 22:10:34 GMT
The FEMA mobile homes brought to Joplin shortly after the 2011 tornado are now empty. FEMA says at the peak of disaster response in Joplin there were 586 families living in the mobile homes. The originalMore >>
FEMA says at the peak of disaster response in Joplin there were 586 families living in the mobile homes. The original deadline for people to move out of the mobile homes was in November 2012 but FEMA pushed the deadline to June 9, 2013.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-06-07 22:29:42 GMT
Former inmates in Missouri could soon have their revenues taken away to pay for jail time. The bill has passed the House and Senate and now need only the governor's signature. "Is only fair that theyMore >>
Former inmates in Missouri could soon have their revenues taken away to pay for jail time. The bill has passed the House and Senate and now need only the governor's signature. It costs $34 a day to house a prisoner in Jasper County's jail. That bill includes food, possible medication, and utility service.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-06-07 15:24:42 GMT
A decision not to sound the outdoor storm sirens during last Friday's storm has the City of Carl Junction making changes. On Tuesday, the city council made some procedural changes and a special meetingMore >>
After receiving complaints from citizens regarding the storm siren policy in place, city council voted to make changes to the policy, but the emergency manager disagreed with those changes. Following a special meeting Thursday, the Carl Junction mayor says despite Bill Dunn's recent comments, he will continue as the emergency manager.More >>
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 >>
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 >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:42:16 GMT
A couple of check presentations were held Tuesday at the Joplin Schools administration building. Bright Futures Joplin received a $1,000 donation from Beimdiek Insurance. It came from a Facebook votingMore >>
Two checks were presented on Tuesday. Bright Futures Joplin received a $1,000 donation from Beimdiek Insurance. The Joplin Schools orchestra accepted a donation of $1,000 on behalf of a former Joplin family, the Lebedeff's.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:45:12 GMT
From the Girard Public Library: We will be hosting Rosie Cutrer, a storyteller from Topeka to perform on June 20th at 3:30pm. Rosie will perform a 45 minute show with stories and music about somethingMore >>
From the Girard Public Library: We will be hosting Rosie Cutrer, a storyteller from Topeka to perform on June 20th at 3:30pm. Rosie will perform a 45 minute show with stories and music about somethingMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:41:51 GMT
The Physical Therapy Department of Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States in Galena is hosting free physicals for youth football participants. The free physicals will be available Friday July 19 fromMore >>
The Physical Therapy Department of Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States in Galena is hosting free physicals for youth football participants.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:38:27 GMT
From the City of Pittsburg: Pittsburg Parks & Recreation will be hosting Father & Son Camp Out on Friday, June 21st at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center. Dads, brothers, uncles, and grandfathers bring yourMore >>
Pittsburg Parks & Recreation will be hosting Father & Son Camp Out on Friday, June 21st at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center. Dads, brothers, uncles, and grandfathers bring your special young man out for an overnight stay at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center where we will enjoy s'mores, hot dogs, swimming, camping games and much much more along with breakfast the next morning!More >>
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