High School Football Scores (229) Oct 27, 2008
Rockhurst 56, Lee's Summit North 14; Joplin 28, Lee's Summit 25. District 8. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Buffs Defeat Missouri Southern, 4-1 Oct 26, 2008
JOPLIN, Missouri - The West Texas As continued their three week long road trip on Friday night, as they defeated Missouri Southern, 4-1, in front of 75 fans in Joplin, Missouri. The win improves WT to 9-5 overall with a 3-2 mark in the Southwest Soccer Conference. (Gobuffsgo.com)
The Nation's Weather Oct 25, 2008
Joplin, Missouri picked up 1. 67 inches of rain. (KRNV.com, NV)
Joplin call center to add 400 jobs Oct 24, 2008
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:45 PM CDT JOPLIN, Mo ... Chris Autry, general manager of the Joplin center, said it needs the additional 400 people to satisfy its contract with Best Buy for additional customer-service needs ... Kirstie Smith, communications coordinator with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, said company officials were drawn by the area's existing work force. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
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Joplin call center to add 400 jobs. Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008 4:45 PM CDT JOPLIN, Mo ... Chris Autry, general manager of the Joplin center, said it needs the additional 400 people to satisfy its contract with Best Buy for additional customer-service needs. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Police arrest suspect in Shaw murder Oct 22, 2008
Joplin posted on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at 8:21 amI agree with everyone else, why was this creep still on the streets. This needs to be investigated and anyone involved in letting him out needs to be charged. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Shots fired at after-hours event, two injured Oct 22, 2008
The two victims Jimmy Springer, 30, and William Joplin, 30, both of Columbia were taken to University Hospital in Columbia. According to Crane, Springer suffered a shot to the abdomen and thigh while Joplin suffered a shot to the leg. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Rob Burress supports champion ARCA driver Oct 21, 2008
Joplin businessman Rob Burress supported a champion this auto racing season ... Joplin Apartments Joplin Attorneys Joplin Auto Dealers Joplin Auto Parts Joplin Auto Repair Joplin Beauty Salons Joplin Car Rental Joplin Dentists Joplin Doctors Joplin Flowers Joplin Hotels Joplin Insurance Joplin Loans Joplin Mortgages Joplin Movers Joplin Pizza Joplin Realtors Joplin Restaurants Joplin Storage Joplin Tax Preparation Joplin Travel Joplin Featured More ... 3 BR 1 BA 2000 sq. ft., large fenced... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
High School Football (323) Oct 20, 2008
DISTRICT 7: Rockhurst 35, Lee's Summit 0 / Lee's Summit North 63, Joplin 35. DISTRICT 8: Blue Springs South 42, Blue Springs 15 / Liberty 35, Rock Bridge 6. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Joplin school board discusses tattoos on teachers Oct 15, 2008
Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 7:47 AM CDT JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) The upcoming Joplin School Board meeting is expected to include a discussion of tattoos on teachers. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Grandmother's Curiosity Squashes Scam Oct 15, 2008
Information from: The Joplin Globe. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
County Gets Major Traffic Unit Grant Oct 11, 2008
Joplin is the other agency chosen. The county has received a $331,669. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
AP: GOP Tries to Keep Control of Mo. Legislature Oct 3, 2008
The GOP has even selected Ron Richard, of Joplin, to lead the chamber next year because House Speaker Rod Jetton is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. "If things go right, we could be above 90," said Tilley, R-Perryville. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
General Releases Oct 3, 2008
- Statewide Outreach Hits Northern Missouri - Mizzou Athletics to Hold National Anthem Tryouts - Statewide Outreach Program Continues With Tour of Mid-Missouri - 2008 Beijing Olympians - 2008 TSF Donor Football Parking Information - Mizzou Finishes No. 38 In U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup Standings - From the Desk of Mike Alden: Statewide Outreach - Missouri Media Relations Office Receives Top Honors - Mizzou Football Ad Wins National Award - Mike Alden Wins Athletic Director Of The Year... (Mutigers.com)
Academics (TPP) Oct 3, 2008
Missouri had 26 names on the list including seniors Tyler Dailey (Joplin, Mo. and Kasey Kimball (Eureka, Mo. (Mutigers.com)
Radio Affiliates Oct 3, 2008
University of Missouri Official Athletic Site - Missouri Athletics. Columbia/Jefferson City. (Mutigers.com)
NASCAR notes Sep 25, 2008
"Obviously, it's always nice to return to Kansas Speedway the track that is closest to my house (in Joplin, Mo.)," said McMurray. "It's always nice to see all the fans from that area come out to support me.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Tulsa Women's Cross Country Team Tramples competition at So... Sep 21, 2008
- Senior All-American won the individual title in the women's 5k race to lead the Tulsa women's cross country team to a first-place finish at the Southern Stampede on Saturday morning in Joplin, Mo. Becker blew away the competition finishing the race with a time of 16:45, which was 39 seconds faster than second-place finisher Kelly Waters from Oklahoma. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Learning life lessons from a pro Sep 20, 2008
Criscuolo, who works as an on-air reporter and co-anchor for KOAM and Fox 14 in Joplin, Mo ... Criscuolo, who graduated from Columbia College in Chicago in 2007, discussed with students her news endeavors over the years, which include producing and sending resume tapes and video clips all over before she caught her break in Joplin. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Tulsa Cross Country Teams travel to Missouri for Southern S... Sep 19, 2008
Tulsa, Oklahoma - The University of Tulsa cross country teams continue the 2008 season when they head to Missouri Southern State University to take part in the Southern Stampede on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Joplin, Mo ... The women's 5k race starts at 9 a.m. with the men's 8k following at 9:45 a.m. from Hughes Stadium in Joplin, Mo. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Tulsa Cross Country teams ranked in Preseason Regional Polls Sep 19, 2008
The Hurricane continues their season this Saturday at the Southern Stampede in Joplin, Mo. Below are the complete preseason rankings for the Midwest Region. (Tulsahurricane.com)
September 18 record Sep 19, 2008
The accident report shows that Jack Blacksmith, 44, of Joplin, Mo. was westbound when he was cut off by the second vehicle, causing the collision. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Will Sarah Palin's faith deliver Missouri to McCain? Maybe Sep 18, 2008
He and others nonetheless acknowledged that Palins conservative Christianity could be enough to tilt the race to the Republican side in battleground states such as Ohio, Virginia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and particularly in Missouri, home to the international headquarters of two prominent Pentecostal churches: the Assemblies of God (USA) in Springfield and the Pentecostal Church of God International in Joplin. "I think it can work in Missouri," Ken Warren, a professor of political science and... (Anchorage Daily News)
Garcia: No explanation given Sep 18, 2008
Candidates who were finalists last year include former Planning and Building Director Jim Sandoval, who recently retired; Gary Luebbers, a city manager of West Jordan, Utah; and R. Mark Rohr, a city manager in Joplin, Mo. When Garcia was selected, the decision came down to him or Luebbers, who wanted more money than the city could afford, Councilman Steve Castaneda said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
AP: Missouri Mayors Teaming Up on Legislative Issues Sep 17, 2008
The mayors of St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, St. Joseph, Joplin and Jefferson City met behind closed doors Tuesday in the capital city. Also at the meeting was the St. Louis County executive. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Political Campaign Signs Support Party Messages Sep 8, 2008
Missouri National Guard units being mobilized today for movement to Louisiana tomorrow include: 203rd Engineer Battalion and Forward Support Company, Joplin; 1141st Engineer Company, Kansas City; 294th Engineer Company, Carthage and Anderson; 220th Engineer Company, Festus; 880th Haul Team, Perryville; 311th Brigade Support Battalion, Lexington and the 548th Transportation Company, Trenton. "As the needs of Louisiana increase, the Missouri National Guard continues to provide support," said Maj. (Saint Louis Front Page)
Southeast vs. Mizzou Game On FSN Pay-Per-View Sep 6, 2008
Order on screen; channel 299; or call (417) 624-6340 in Joplin or (660) 665-7066 in Kirksville. Joplin, Kirksville and additional areas. (Gosoutheast.com)
Missouri Guard MPs Continue to Help Gulf Coast Sep 6, 2008
203rd Engineer Battalion, Joplin. 203rd Forward Support Company, Joplin. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Obituaries for Saturday, September 6, 2008 Sep 6, 2008
and he and his wife became administrators and consultants for nursing homes in Joplin, Kansas City and Columbia, Mo. for the next 10 years. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Lady Eagles thunder into season Sep 4, 2008
The Lady Eagles swept away host Ozark Christian College (Joplin, Mo. in three games, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19, in the opener of what could be the foreshadowing of a shining season. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Onalaska swears in new police chief Sep 3, 2008
Jeffrey Trotnic, 41, who brings more than 20 years of service as an officer, chief of a small Missouri police department and retired lieutenant with the Joplin (Mo. Police Department kicked off his first day with the department by taking the oath of office during a brief ceremony at Onalaska City Hall. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mailbag: Appier for Royals' Hall? Sep 2, 2008
-- Jeff P., Joplin, Mo. Through Sunday, the Royals had grounded into 116 double plays which put them about in the middle of Major League clubs. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Arkansas-Monticello upsets UAPB, Coleman Sep 1, 2008
Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition. Monday, September 1, 2008 2:46 AM CDT. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
'Homegrown' Style Aug 16, 2008
When award-winning children's illustrator Loren Long was a child, one of his favorite books was "The Little Engine That Could." Growing up in Joplin, Mo. and Lexington, Ky. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Jean-Yves Aubone Earns Wild Card Into U.S. Open Qualifying Aug 16, 2008
native won a Futures event earlier this summer in Joplin, Mo. and was a finalist a week later in Peoria, Ill. (Seminoles.com)
When students, teachers are Facebook pals Aug 15, 2008
"Just the very fact that I have MySpace makes them think, 'Well, maybe we can talk to this guy and open the lines of communication,' " said Turner, who teaches English at South Middle School in Joplin, Missouri. "I realized this is a major way of communication for them.". (CNN -- Tech)
Feeling the pressure Aug 15, 2008
The combined company then acquired Larry Hickey Distributing Co. of Joplin, Mo. and now serves the surrounding area. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
State Legion Tournament Runs in Washington Aug 7, 2008
The Joplin Globe reported that Carthage needed two games to win the title. Kickapoo win the first championship game, 13-8, before Carthage won the second game, 18-14. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Lawmakers defeat cut to their own health care (2) Aug 3, 2008
Steve Hunter, Joplin ... Ronald Richard, Joplin ... Marilyn Ruestmann, Joplin. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
From Mittler to Roush: Jamie McMurray Looks for Consistency Aug 1, 2008
Midway through a season that has had more disappointments than celebrations, nabbing the pole at last weekend's Nationwide Series race at Gateway International Raceway gave the Joplin native something to cheer about. It also gave McMurray a chance to visit the track's media center. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Pickin' Corn Jul 31, 2008
Ed Wheeler of Sibley, Iowa, sent us this photo, taken in November 1937, of his father, Fred E. Wheeler driving the tractor, and Elmer Walker, a transient farm worker from Joplin, Mo. driving the team of horses, Dan and Bill. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Colt 'with an attitude' recovers for win Jul 29, 2008
Foolish Hope (o-Hugh Lake Lacey, Joplin, Mo. t-Ray Hanna; d-Michael Cox); 3. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
DeMotte woman to work Little League Softball World Series in Oregon next month Jul 29, 2008
She has participated in three regional tournaments: 2001 Junior (13-14 year-olds) Softball in Akron, Ohio; 2003 Little League (11-12 year-olds) in Joplin, Mo. and 2006 Senior Softball in South Bend. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Umpire on her way to world series Jul 26, 2008
She has participated in three Regional Tournaments: 2001 Junior (13-14 year-olds) Softball in Akron, Ohio; 2003 Little League (11-12 year-olds) in Joplin, Missouri; 2006 Senior Softball in South Bend. She has just completed her first Baseball Indiana State Tournament in Highland as well as the Michigan State Softball Tournament. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Church unscripted Jul 26, 2008
And then there's Quake Youth Ministries in Joplin, Mo. where Youth Pastor Justin "Batman" attracts people who some might call "freaks" and "Goths." Meetings include smoke, lights, music and videos, according to The Chart Online from Missouri Southern State University. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Robert E. Ledford Jul 24, 2008
He married Gladys Wiley in Joplin, Mo. on Oct. 29, 1939. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Area Scene: Harney squad to travel to Missouri Jul 24, 2008
RAPID CITY The Harney Little League All-Star Softball team will be traveling to Joplin, Mo. for a regional softball tournament this Saturday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
12 & Under girls win state, headed to Little League regional in Mo. Jul 23, 2008
The team is set to arrive in Carthage Missouri, neart Joplin, on Sunday. Pool play starts on Monday, July 28. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Warren Vasey Jul 22, 2008
During his time in school there, he married the love of his life, the former Wilma L Parker from Joplin, Mo. on Oct. 31, 1952. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Reagan realignment's staying power Jul 21, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Indians Crush Joplin: Mueller’s perfect game lifts Indians Jul 20, 2008
Indians Crush Joplin: Mueller s perfect game lifts Indians By Eric Scott E-E Sports Writer. The Doenges Ford Indians didn t disappoint the large crowd Thursday night, blowing out Joplin, Mo ... Joplin looked like they were going to keep the game close in the second by loading the bases, but Sheline settled down to get out of the inning. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Well worth the wait Jul 20, 2008
Harney emerged with a 16-0 win over Canyon Lake to advance to the regional tournament in Joplin, Mo ... The Harney teams were in the same situation the last two years (needing only one win to advance), but we wanted to go to Joplin so bad, we found a way. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Parr and Forman Advance to Finals of F18 Futures Tourney Jul 19, 2008
- Wake Forest All-Americans and will play for the doubles title of the Millennium Tennis Club F18 Futures Tournament on Friday night after 5:30 p.m. in Joplin, Mo ... Parr received a wild card for singles play, and the duo is also expected to receive a wild card following Friday's match in Joplin. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Deacon Team Takes Futures Tournament Win Jul 19, 2008
The Official Site of Demon Deacon Athletics. Parr, Forman post a straight-set win over Thailand tandem for tourney title. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Harney and Canyon Lake to play in Little League softball title game Jul 19, 2008
The winner of the Harney and Canyon Lake game will advance to Joplin, Mo. as the District I champions representing the state of South Dakota. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Super Soaked Weekend Jul 18, 2008
Bartlesville returns home with games Thursday against Joplin, Mo. and two games with Rogers County on Friday and Saturday. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Parr, Forman Set for F18 Futures Doubles Semifinals Jul 18, 2008
Wake's All-American doubles pair looks to enter the finals in Joplin, Mo. July 17, 2008. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Seminole Men's Tennis Continues Success On Futures Tour Jul 17, 2008
a trio of Seminoles advance to the second round of tournament in Joplin, Mo ... - The Florida State men's tennis team continued its success at summer tournaments with three current Seminoles advancing to the second round at the Futures tournament in Joplin, Mo. (Seminoles.com)
This Week In Auto Racing July 18 - July 20 Jul 16, 2008
Edwards' Roush Fenway Racing teammate Jamie McMurray, from Joplin, MO, will drive the No.17 Ford. McMurray is making his first appearance at Gateway since 2002. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
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Tuition increases near maximum allowed in Missouri Jul 15, 2008
Gary Nodler, R-Joplin ... 6 percent at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, which had the greatest ability to raise rates under the new law because it had the state's lowest tuition. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Special events slated at Doenges Jul 15, 2008
The Indians will face Joplin, Mo. that night at the stadium. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Addicted to first love! Jul 15, 2008
"It was like lightning struck when we saw each other" she said, after bumping into sweetheart Ben at a 40th school reunion in Joplin, Missouri some months ago. They hadn't seen each other since Ben waved goodbye on a train platform in 1965 as he shipped off to Vietnam, but as soon as they saw each other again, the sparks flew. (India Times, India)
Aubone Wins Futures Tennis Tournament For First Career Professional Tour Victory Jul 14, 2008
Aubone now turns his focus on this weeks Futures event in Joplin, Mo. He will also team with Seminole newcomer Vahid Mirzadeh in doubles. (Seminoles.com)
Death Notices for Friday, July 11 Jul 13, 2008
three sons, James F. Hutchison Jr. and wife Renita, Joplin, Tim Hutchison and wife Anita, St. Clair, and Michael Hutchison, St. Louis; four daughters, Mary Whited and husband Donny, Anaconda, Sherry Hammer and husband Mike, St. Clair, Carrie Hutchison and companion Chad Pikal, Grubville, and Tressa Koerner and husband Gene, Marion, Ky. one brother, Bill Hutchison, Oklahoma state; two sisters, Norma Bush, Tennessee state, and Sally Shaves, St. Clair; 18 grandchildren; other relatives and many... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
