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Former MSSU Quarterback TJ Fleeton Hosts Quarterbacks Camp for Area Athletes
WEBB CITY, MO — Former Missouri Southern Quarterback TJ Fleeton is helping give back tot he community with a Quarterback camp and training program he has created called “QB Fleet”. The camp took place today at Webb City High School and ran for the entire afternoon with different age groups in attendance. The program is […]
Outlaws sweep Texarkana in a doubleheader
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Joplin Outlaws wrap up a 7-game series against the Texarkana Rhinos. The series opener and finale included doubleheaders for the longest home stand of the season. Joplin wins game in a 6-0 shutout. The Outlaws come back in Game 2 to defeat Texarkana 4-3 on a walk-off bases loaded walk by Kahle Good. Joplin earns a day off of rest. The Outlaws return to Joe Becker Stadium this Tuesday vs Fort Smith.
Copper theft on the rise, Joplin Police say watch your AC units
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Capt William Davis states that JPD has been seeing a recent uptick in the number of vandalisms and damage to air conditioning units for copper metal. This is for both residential and commercial properties.
Crusaders Dominate the Skyhawks to Advance to the Semi-Finals Round
JOPLIN, MO — The Joplin Crusaders welcomes in the Wichita Skyhawks for their second round playoff matchup. The Crusaders dominated from start to finish, winning this one 40-7. Crusaders Quarterback Kendal Holmes had a big game for Joplin. They now advance to the semi-finals round to take on the Oklahoma Bears.
These 8 candidates are running for lieutenant governor in Missouri
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri lieutenant governor. Missouri's current lieutenant governor is Mike Kehoe, who is running for Missouri governor. In some ways, the...
Here are southwest Missouri's high school football defensive linemen to know in 2024
Southwest Missouri has produced a handful of great pass-rushers in recent years who have gone on to play college ball at high levels. Here are the top defensive linemen in the area entering the 2024 season:. Nick Allen, Lebanon, 12. Allen was a first-team All-Ozark Conference defensive athlete last season,...
Deaconess Foundation invites applications from organizations in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois
The Deaconess Foundation aims to improve the health of the community and people of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The foundation invites applications for its Seeding the Future Grants, which support efforts that accelerate change in conditions and systems transformation through coalition and base building, grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing, and public policy development/change. Funding will be awarded to bolster organizational and civic infrastructure expansion, advance of public policies, and/or support efforts impacting systems transformation through an intergenerational approach for the improved health and wellness of people in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. The grant is designed to cultivate a partnership pipeline for the Movement Transformation Cohort.
Jacob’s Radar: Wildfire smoke staying just west of KC
Over 1 million acres have been burned by wildfires so far this year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. There are currently 60 large fires active nationwide, with 10 new fires in the last few days. Just like the last several summers, widespread smoke from these wildfires is impacting parts of the Plains and Midwest. However, for now the smoke plume is just northwest of the Kansas City region.
Wildcat Glades hosts annual Shoebox Boat Race at Water Festival
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The annual Shoebox Boat Race is scheduled for July 20 at noon during this year's Water Festival. The event is organized by Wildcat Glades Nature Group, Stealth Creative, Missouri American Water, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Joplin Parks Department.
Innovate SOMO brings business boot camps to southern Missouri
Forbes Advisor reports one in five small businesses across the U.S. fail in their first year, and half fail in their first five years. A growing program in southern Missouri aims to help entrepreneurs improve their odds with what they call “Early-Stage Business Boot Camps.”. The boot camps are...
Disease is 'taking over' Missouri apple orchards after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree.
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