1977 Honda Accord [Down On The Street] (Jalopnik)
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Can you believe we've never had a Honda Accord in this...
10:19 a.m. Gov. Henry to be installed as chair of oil group (The Joplin Globe)
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry is in New Mexico this week, where he will be installed as the new chairman of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.
Miami’s defense plays role (The Joplin Globe)
MIAMI, Okla. — Miami's defense, a strong suit in the Wardogs’ run through the football playoffs, came up big again Friday night.
Carl Junction police raising money for ‘Shop with a Cop’ (The Joplin Globe)
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Police Chief Delmar Haase, while quietly confident, admits to getting a little nervous this time of the year. After all, Haase and his officers want to raise about $15,000 in the next month or so. If they don’t, Christmas might not be as bright for some area children.
Bearcats stun Utah (The Joplin Globe)
SALT LAKE CITY — Tomas Brock scored 16 points to lead five Southwest Baptist players in double-figures as the Division II Bearcats beat Utah 80-79 in the season opener for both teams Saturday.
Pittsburg State dominates late to whip Mavericks in playoffs (The Joplin Globe)
PITTSBURG, Kan. — A perfectly executed screen pass gave Nebraska-Omaha a one-point lead early in the fourth quarter.
Joplin Elks League history still mystery (The Joplin Globe)
Having heard that the Joplin Elks League might be the oldest league still operating in Joplin, I sought out Charlie Thomas the other night to pick his brain about the league’s history.
More money secured for Tar Creek buyout (The Joplin Globe)
PICHER, Okla. — More than $6.2 million for the ongoing cleanup of the Tar Creek Superfund site has been secured via a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The money is available immediately.
Lamar’s plan for Truman home caught in Senate ‘grudge’ match w/ link to learn more about the Truman birthplace (The Joplin Globe)
LAMAR, Mo. — Hoping to give a shot in the arm to their struggling community, Lamar city leaders put forth a modest proposal a couple years ago. Add the small frame house where Harry Truman was born in a downstairs bedroom in 1884 to the National Park Service.
Jeck’s third interception seals Panthers' victory (The Joplin Globe)
PITTSBURG, Kan. — For a moment, Stuart Jeck thought about the interception that got away. “I saw it. It was as big as a basketball,” he said. “I thought here it is, a way to end it, and it goes right through my hands.”