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MDNR twittles while cattle deformities multiply >> Op-Ed staff

Captured on film are pictures of hog sewage being "removed" from the confinement. In middle May 2008 Darvin and Tish Bentlage sent photos to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for an explanation as to why this run-off is allowed to contaminate the water supply on one of their farm locations. The DNR told them that they would investigate.

We are the couple surrounded by CAFOs, with more projected to be built. Our problem is they are concentrating them heavily in here. Building class II's is the way they get around rules. And this is ...more


Seeded player wins local USA Futures tournament >> Sports mariwinn

Seventh seed Tigran Martirosyan of Armenia, pictured at right, defeated Jean-Yves Aubone of the USA in the annual SA F18 Futures tournament held at the Millennium Tennis and Fitness Center in Joplin. The scores for the three set match that took place on July 20, 2008, were 6-3, 5-7, 6-0.

Aubone, a junior from Florida State, served his way out of trouble a couple of times and was able to take advantage of the weaknesses of Martirosyan's two-handed backhand and his opponent's lapse in serving, enabling him to win the second set and even up the match. But the effort apparently was debilatating. He gave the match away exhibiting lack of ...more


Man sought in recent shooting >> Community blewis

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Joplin Police are seeking Johnny White, age 40, for questioning regarding the shooting of another man.

Joplin Police responded to a shots fired call at 904 Connecticut at 8:30 p.m. on July 2, 2008. Upon arrival they found 26-year-old Damyon Fisher with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Fisher was transported by ambulance to a local hospital were he is currently in critical, but stable condition.

Police are currently trying to locate a person of interest in this case. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of a Johnny White, age 40, is encouraged to call the Joplin Police ...more


Criminal history background check process detailed >> Calendar of Events s-wade
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Criminal Records and Identification Division is sponsoring a Criminal History Background Check Symposium for civil purposes September 9 in Springfield and ...more

Joplin Chess Club to stage outdoor tournament >> Calendar of Events cstebbi
The Joplin Chess Club will host a Summer Open on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Cunningham Park in Joplin. The five-round rated Swiss tournament begins with on-site registration at 8 a.m., followed ...more

A dose of cynicism for the uninitiated >> Features mambo
Review by Mark Adams "A light hearted romp" will not be found in any descriptions about The American Lie--Government by the People and Other Political Fables (Paradigm Publishers, July 2007), ...more

Green rebuilding is subject of Neosho conference >> Calendar of Events staff
"The economic and social benefits of sustainable practices" will be the focus of the 3rd Annual E-Conference (energy, environment and green building efficiency) to be held Friday, Sept. 26 and ...more

Just $15 helps promote an autism license plate >> Op-Ed cwilson
When Michelle McAdams’ third child, Nick, was 15 months old, she knew something was “not quite right” in his development, but she couldn’t put her finger on the problem. It was over a year later that ...more

Local community theatres post 2008-09 schedules >> Calendar of Events staff
Passes are now available for the 69th season of the Joplin Little Theatre and the 80th season of the Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre. Highlighted by comedy, the JLT 2008-09 season, will begin on ...more

Join trip to Washington, D.C. in January 2009 >> Travel & Leisure sryan
St. Peter's Middle School in Joplin is sponsoring a trip to Washington, D.C. from January 18-21, 2009, that includes attending the presidential inauguration. The group, organized by Brenda Durbin, ...more

Just who benefits from ethanol? >> Op-Ed e-emery
The ethanol compromiseby Missouri Rep. Ed Emery (R-126 including the counties ofBarton, Dade, Jasper and Polk) Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining ...more

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08-20Casino rule revision ballot petition attackedsherrel
08-20Library offers alternative to plastic usestaff
08-20Why vote "blue"ddavison
08-18Stopping Big Oil's gimme, gimme, gimmemhope
08-14Midge Potts Begins Write-In Campaign for US Repstaff
08-11Book reviews: From Branson to Bible versesjkennedy
08-11Criminal history background check process detaileds-wade
08-11MSSU student completes UA summer internship hmedders
08-11Gobal warming: the real fear factore-emery
 
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08-21Obama and "change"oharward
Here'a a link to a letter to the editor of the Times-Dispatch of Richmond, VA written by an escapee
08-02A vote for Koster is a vote for CAFOsaholtz
When one is poised to pull the lever down for a candidate for Missouri attorney general, I want to
07-29More pay-out for golf tournament suggesteddbrister
Just finished the Talkington tournament in Neosho. It was great. Would like to suggest, however,
07-21More sponsors given creditjackil
Missouri Business Week is pleased to announce that several additional local businesses also
07-21punishmentpeter133
As the people want.we should use audiance
07-03And boaters beware...staff
And boaters be warned. With the passage of House Bill 1715 sponsored by Rep. Rodney Schad the legal
07-03They'll need that beer on the housemgrogg
Interesting that the loss of jobs from the closing of the St. Louis Chrysler plant seems to have
07-03Horse Lovers Campstaff
Horses of Hope Riding Center, a volunteer-driven 501c-3 non-profit organization located in Baxter
07-02NOT a bulldozer!bulldoze
It was a front-end loader, NOT a bulldozer! I don't know why all these news outlets are
06-30The Soul of a Horsejoecamp
Jack... you've read he book so you know I'm an easy mark. It only takes a horse touching me on the
 
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08-17For sale: Partial apartment contentsstaff
Moving, prices slashed, must sell black futon, $35; kitchen table and 4 chairs, $40; computer
08-15For sale: 3 Videonows plus lots of discsfamily5
We have a white, gray, and blue Videonow for sale, plus tons of discs to go with them, earphone,
08-15For sale: four Gameboys family5
We have one Glacier Gameboy Advance, one lime green Gameboy, one purple Gameboy and one teal
08-09For sale: pedicure thronekaleybre
Pipeless pedicure throne with black leather chair and storage. Only used a couple of months. Great
08-02Instruction offered: pianostaff
Reserve now for September 2008!Offering individual or group piano classesincluding Music for Little
07-24Two Auctions slated for August in Mindenmines, MOwavydavy
Border Town Auction House of Mindenmines, MO announces that two upcoming auctions will be held in
07-24Stud services offered: chocolate labfamily5
We have a registered chocolate lab for stud. He is almost 2 years old. He's a mild mannered dog,
07-22For Sale: 1964 Ford Falcondjsj
Great project for classic car lover. 280 V8 Engine, lower mileage, $2500 or best offer. Please
07-21Instruction - simple car repairs for ladiesbjones
A women's car care and safety clinic will take place beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3,
07-18Compassionate care services offeredscole
If you are sandwiched between children and parents, a caregiver for a spouse or family member, and
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