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Joplin R-8: Back to School Supply Lists and 24-25 District Calendar
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Kids will back in class for the 2024–2025 school year for Joplin Schools on August 20, 2024. The district's academic calendar is available by clicking here or view below.
JJ Wetherholt signs pro contract with St. Louis Cardinals
JJ Wetherholt has officially put pen to paper. The St. Louis Cardinals have signed JJ Wetherholt to a professional contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Though the franchise did not specify the terms of the deal, those figures were reported late last week. His $6.9 million signing bonus is the...
Canadian Wildfire smoke in St. Louis skies
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) - Canadian Wildfire smoke is in our skies, but it’s not too thick, and it’s not expected to cause air quality issues at the surface. The “Total” smoke includes smoke aloft and not just at the surface. That is why there is a haze in the air, and there will be again on Wednesday. However, that haze likely has some contribution from humidity trapping some pollution, as our air has been rather still, which allows pollutants to build up.
Cardinals deny Trump celebration accusations
The St. Louis Cardinals cleared things up regarding a celebration their players have done. Teams have gotten into the habit of celebrating hits/extra-base hits with signals to their teammates in the dugout. The Cardinals are no exception. After Alec Burleson hit a home run in the Cardinals’ 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday,... The post Cardinals deny Trump celebration accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Browns Bust Could Revive Career With Chargers, Chiefs
Wide receiver David Bell has not panned out for the Cleveland Browns, and the team could cut him as he enters his third year in the league. As the first offensive player selected in the Deshaun Watson Era, Cleveland’s front office believed that Bell’s skillset complemented Watson’s style of play and that these two could take the league by storm. Instead, both Watson and Bell have failed to justify the organization’s confidence. Since entering the league, Bell has recorded just 38 receptions for 381 yards and three touchdowns on 58 targets.
Blue Springs church demolition underway to add parking at high school
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Students attending Blue Springs High School will notice a difference when they return to class next month. Crews started working to demolish a church across the street from the high school. Construction trailers, heavy equipment, and a fence now surrounds the property. Harvest Baptist Church...
A New Lifestyle at a Riverside Campground
Sheila Cook and her husband, James, purchased Gasconade Hills Resort in Richland, Missouri, in 2021. “My husband served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 20 years before he retired. We lived in California, and I worked in the public sector in health care. When he retired, he also worked in health care. We both did that for about 10 years or so,” Sheila says. “After COVID, we decided to sell everything and buy a campground. So, that’s what we did. We moved to Missouri in 2021.”
Trial date set for suspect in 2022 University of Missouri Homecoming shooting
The trial has been set for the man accused of a shooting that hurt three people during Homecoming 2022 at the University of Missouri. Prosecutors charged Donye Jackson with Assault, Attempted Armed Criminal Action, and Attempted Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The charges were filed after three people were shot...
Travis Kelce’s Dad Goes Viral Over Reaction to Taylor Swift Stalker’s Arrest
The father of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Ed Kelce, appeared to be more than elated when Forbes reported police arrested a suspected Taylor Swift stalker in Germany. For his reaction, Ed Kelce is going viral on X (formerly Twitter). Ed posted the Forbes article on his Facebook ...
The Place: A Dress Made at Silver Dollar City Makes its Way Home After 25 Years
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Joleen is a 50-year employee at the Branson attraction and is known for her skills as a seamstress. Decades ago, she made a dress that was sold at an estate auction. 25 years later, the dress has made its way back to the original owner. To...
Webb City 12u Little League Wins STATE! Advance to Regionals in Indianapolis
JOPLIN, MO – Monday was yet another special day for Webb City Little League. Year after year, these young Cardinals have competed at the highest level, and it would be no different in 2024. The Webb City 12U Little League are your Missouri State champions after defeating Daniel Boone...
Open Door Food Kitchen looking for more volunteers
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Open Door Food Kitchen is experiencing a volunteer shortage to work the line and serve patrons. Anyone can volunteer and prior experience in food service is not required. 2024 is the 40th year that the kitchen has been active and many of their volunteers are starting...
Joseph “Joe” Pierre Torry (1965- )
Joseph “Joe” Pierre Torry is an actor and comedian. He was born on September 28, 1965, to Robert Torry and Rebecca Torry in Saint Louis, Missouri. Torry attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Broadcast Journalism. While at Lincoln, Torry joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
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