Tune in Saturday and Sunday mornings for the Globe’s weekly “Community Conversation” radio show. This weekend, Kelly Maddy, president of the Joplin chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, talks about the upcoming Cannabis Revival 2009 the reform of marijuana law with host Dave Woods.
The program will be broadcast at 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. Saturday on KQYX 1450-AM.
Sunday’s schedule: KMOQ 105.3-FM, 5 a.m.; and KBTN 99.7-FM and KCAR 104.3-FM, 6 a.m.
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<img src=" http://www.joplinglobeonline.com/images/zope/new.gif" border=0> Globe Community Conversation radio show to feature Joplin NORML's Kelly Maddy
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Storm-resistant home built for Joplin tornado survivor
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Joplin schools mark tornado anniversary with groundbreaking ceremonies
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Joplin businesses recognized by chamber during ribbon-cutting ceremony
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