Caregiver Christmas Conference held in Miami

Updated:

The Northeast Oklahoma Caregiver Coalition spread a little Christmas cheer today. The coalition held its annual Caregiver Christmas Conference at the historic Coleman Theater in Miami.

The event was free to caregivers and their loved ones. It featured speakers, food, and free respite care.

Organizers say they just want to make sure caregivers know they are appreciated.

"Around Thanksgiving and Christmas is the time that we all look at our families and give thanks for what we have and a lot of times, in a caregiver role, they don't get a thank you, they don't have the opportunity to receive that thank you," says organizer Devon Murray. "So we want to take this opportunity to thank them on behalf of their loved ones and show them how much they really are appreciated."

The Northeast Oklahoma Caregiver Coalition consists of many organizations that serve older adults and their families in Ottawa County.

Local NewsMore>>
Joplin Police Department is now on Facebook
Joplin Police Department is now on Facebook
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:13:46 GMT
News release from the Joplin Police Department: The Joplin Police Department is pleased to announce that we now have a Facebook page. The Joplin Police Department has been committed to being activelyMore >>
The Joplin Police Department is pleased to announce that we now have a Facebook page. The Joplin Police Department has been committed to being actively involved with our community and this will be one more way that we can connect with the citizens and visitors of Joplin.More >>
Southwest Missouri Bank sets up Tornado Relief Fund for Moore, Oklahoma
Southwest Missouri Bank sets up Tornado Relief Fund for Moore, Oklahoma
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:47:36 GMT
News release from Southwest Missouri Bank: May 22, 2013 (Joplin, MO) – Southwest Missouri Bank is making it easy for us in southwest Missouri to help those in Moore, OK affected by the EF-5 Tornado thatMore >>
Southwest Missouri Bank is making it easy for us in southwest Missouri to help those in Moore, OK affected by the EF-5 Tornado that tore through their community May 20th.More >>
May 22, 2011 EF-5 tornado fact sheet
May 22, 2011 EF-5 tornado fact sheet
Joplin, Missouri hit by EF-5 Tornado on May 22, 2011 GENERAL INFORMATION May 22, 2013 Joplin population approximately 50,175 (2010 Census) Daytime population approximately 240,000 Located inMore >>
A lot has happened in the two years since the tornado struck Joplin and Duquesne. The City of Joplin's Public Information Officer, Lynn Onstot, provided the media with an extensive fact sheet of statistics and costs since that recovery.
More >>
PSU saddened by death of student in ATV accident
PSU saddened by death of student in ATV accident
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:17:34 GMT
News release issued by Pittsburg State University Pittsburg State University President Steve Scott issued the following statement upon learning of the death of PSU student Devon Morris. Morris, a 20-year-oldMore >>
Pittsburg State University President Steve Scott issued the following statement upon learning of the death of PSU student Devon Morris. Morris, a 20-year-old from LaCygne, Kan., passed away as a result of an ATV accident on Monday near Springfield, Mo.More >>
Storm leaves property damage in Ottawa County
Storm leaves property damage in Ottawa County
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:45:25 GMT
Residents in Ottawa County, Oklahoma pick up the pieces after trained spotters report a tornado touching down Monday evening. According to the National Weather Service trained spotters reported a tornadoMore >>
According to the National Weather Service trained spotters reported a tornado at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, located about eight miles south of Quapaw, Oklahoma. NWS says the report is preliminary until surveyors assess the damage to determine the strength and path.More >>
Restore Joplin tee transitions to Restore Moore
Restore Joplin tee transitions to Restore Moore
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:23:24 GMT
The creator of the restore heart bandage logo is replicating the Restore Joplin tee shirts as Restore Moore tee shirts - 100% of the proceeds going to assist those affected in Moore, Oklahoma. EventuallyMore >>
Since the Joplin tornado $250,000 has been raised and given away at the local level simply by selling tee shirts. Now, the creator of the restore heart bandage logo is replicating the "Restore Joplin" tee as "Restore Moore", with 100% of the proceeds going to assist those affected in Moore, Oklahoma.More >>

Caregiver Christmas Conference held in Miami - KOAM TV 7

Caregiver Christmas Conference held in Miami

Local NewsMore>>

Joplin Police Department is now on Facebook

Joplin Police Department is now on Facebook

Southwest Missouri Bank sets up Tornado Relief Fund for Moore, Oklahoma

Southwest Missouri Bank sets up Tornado Relief Fund for Moore, Oklahoma

May 22, 2011 EF-5 tornado fact sheet

May 22, 2011 EF-5 tornado fact sheet

PSU saddened by death of student in ATV accident

PSU saddened by death of student in ATV accident

Storm leaves property damage in Ottawa County

Storm leaves property damage in Ottawa County

Restore Joplin tee transitions to Restore Moore

Restore Joplin tee transitions to Restore Moore

News

Morning News

Weather

KOAM