Mark Schremmer

Donations helping JHS music programs rebuild after tornado

Building a repertoire for the Joplin School District’s orchestra program is a challenge for Kylee VanHorn. “Every time I get on the Internet and look at the music sites, there are so many pieces I want to purchase, and I just don’t have the money,” VanHorn said.

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BLOG: Former Joplin minor leaguers who played in majors, Part II
As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of historic Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin, I'm writing brief biographies on former minor league baseball players in Joplin who reached the major leagues. This installment looks at Joplin players from 1920-29.

June 13, 2013
BLOG: Former Joplin minor leaguers who played in majors, Part I
This year marks the 100^th anniversary of historic Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin. The stadium was a home to minor league baseball for almost 40 years until the final season in 1954.

June 5, 2013
BLOG: Royals haven't cashed in on draft
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha is set to play in his major league debut against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

May 29, 2013
BLOG: First-place Royals built through trades
There is no doubt the Kansas City Royals are playing well. And there is no doubt that general manager Dayton Moore deserves a lot of credit for that success.

May 2, 2013
BLOG: NFL Mock Draft Division II style
Every year, NCAA Division II has a presence in the NFL Draft. D-II stars like Missouri Southern defensive tackle Brandon Williams will no doubt be selected this weekend. However, what would the NFL Draft be like if teams could draft only Division II players Here’s a fun look at how the 2013 draft might go if that were the case. In this mock, only outgoing seniors are eligible.

April 25, 2013
BLOG: Where in the NFL is Brandon Williams going
What we know is that Missouri Southern All-American defensive tackle Brandon Williams will be selected in the NFL draft over the next three days.

April 25, 2013
BLOG: Looking at the good and bad of the Royals

Fans are a reactionary sort.

April 6, 2013
BLOG: MBCA all-state teams announced

Webb City junior point guard Mikaela Burgess was named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 4 girls all-state team. Burgess led the Cardinals in scoring and helped her team finish second in Class 4.

March 23, 2013
BLOG: Spotlight shines on MSSU's Brandon Williams
Missouri Southern defensive tackle Brandon Williams continues to create a buzz as experts discuss April's NFL draft.

March 8, 2013
BLOG: Leftovers from Christian Laettner interview
College basketball icon Christian Laettner was at Missouri Southern’s Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium on Wednesday to watch the Association of Christian College Athletics National Championships.

February 28, 2013
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