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Longtime Democrat dies at 81

2010-08-09T23:49:00-05:00

Sapp, 81, died Thursday. Funeral services were Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Joplin. A longtime Jasper County Democratic committeewoman and volunteer, Sapp for years was secretary to the county’s central committee.

Motivational speaker offers free marriage course

2012-01-12T14:54:27-06:00

Presented by Mark Gungor, the course is being offered free to the community. The event is being held to aid in tornado relief.

District sends faculty, administrators on site visits

2012-01-11T15:23:25-06:00

With the design phase of several buildings in Joplin Schools ending in May, the district has sent 66 administration, faculty, parents and community members on site visits to 22 schools and two technology company headquarters across the country.

Mural depicting Joplin High School dedicated

2012-01-10T11:15:02-06:00

A four-paneled mural depicting the recent history of Joplin High School was dedicated at the Memorial 9th- and 10th-grade Center Tuesday morning. The mural will be moved to the new high school when it is completed in 2014.

Carl Junction chamber creating new committees

2012-01-09T13:32:03-06:00

The Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce is kicking off three new committees this week with meetings scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday.

Body of missing Joplin man found

2012-01-03T14:21:13-06:00

The body of a missing Joplin man was discovered this afternoon inside his home in the Royal Heights neighborhood of Joplin.

Wildcat Glades nature center receives $50,000 grant

2011-10-21T11:51:29-05:00

The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center has received a $50,000 TogetherGreen Innovation Grant, which is being provided through an alliance between the National Audubon Society and Toyota.

Joplin shooting victim’s name released

2011-10-21T11:48:14-05:00

The Joplin Police Department today released the name of a woman fatally shot in her home early Thursday and acknowledged that the shooting was reported as a suicide attempt.

Barry Manilow to deliver donated instruments

2011-10-21T10:35:54-05:00

Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow will visit Joplin next week to donate more than $300,000 in musical instruments to replace those lost during the May 22 tornado.

Extreme Makeover releases names of families

2011-10-19T18:12:08-05:00

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" has released more details about the build in the 2400 block of Connor Avenue, including the names of the seven families. They are: