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Federal, state leaders salute Joplin’s recovery

A deadly May twister may have punched a hole in Joplin and Duquesne two years ago, but the resolve to repair it will help other communities stand strong when they face similar disasters. That was the message of state and national diginitaries to a crowd of about 2,500 who observed the second anniversary of Joplin’s devastating May 22, 2011, storm during a ceremony Wednesday in Cunningham Park.

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

January 9, 2012
Body of missing Joplin man found
The body of a missing Joplin man was discovered this afternoon inside his home in the Royal Heights neighborhood of Joplin.

January 3, 2012
Wildcat Glades nature center receives $50,000 grant
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.

October 21, 2011
Joplin shooting victim’s name released
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.

October 21, 2011
Barry Manilow to deliver donated instruments
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.

October 21, 2011
Extreme Makeover releases names of families
"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:

October 19, 2011
Wally Kennedy: Eagle Drive-In enters rarified aerie
There's probably no other place in Joplin that reinvents itself like the Eagle Drive-In at 4224 Hearnes Blvd. This time, it's over the top.

October 18, 2011 1 Photo
Two men arrested, woman sought in connection with stabbing
Two men were taken into custody and a woman is being sought in connection with a stabbing and robbery early today at the Plaza Motel in Joplin.

September 9, 2011
Two arrested in beating death of Carthage man
A Webb City man and a woman have been arrested in the beating death of a Carthage man Thursday night at an address east of Duquesne.

September 2, 2011
City announces another tornado death, lifts building moratorium
Joplin officials, during a press conference today, said the death toll from the May 22 tornado has risen to 160 with the death of another resident from the storm.

July 28, 2011
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