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Remembrances become few as the anniversary comes closer

Remembrances become few as the anniversary comes closer

Our memories are one of the most cherished substances. There has to be a little pocket of brain cells that connect to all other cells, and that little pocket holds…

Extreme Makeover homes instills hope in citizens

Extreme Makeover homes instills hope in citizens

When I heard the Extreme Makeover Home Edition show would be conducting its series finale in Joplin, I could hardly contain my excitement. The home makeover show has been one…

Joplin tragedy prompts increased safety precautions

Joplin tragedy prompts increased safety precautions

When the air suddenly turns chilly, the wind picks up and the clouds start dancing in circles, Mother Nature is hinting that it could be time to duck and cover.…

Tornadoes destroy another memorable town

Tornadoes destroy another memorable town

Reports of more deadly tornadoes sweeping the  surrounding Columbia areas have constantly been on my mind. First Joplin, practically a remembered home for me, and now Branson, Mo., a place…

New memorial captures the heart of those helping rebuild

New memorial captures the heart of those helping rebuild

Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the outdoors. I grew up in hillbilly-ville; what can I say? Our home sat on acres of farmland, and we had a…

Families have no home, no insurance in wake of Joplin tornado

Families have no home, no insurance in wake of Joplin tornado

When people insure their homes, they don’t usually expect the worst situations when deciding what to cover and what not to cover. Some may expect a little wind or fire…

Tornado’s strength surpassed expectations

Tornado’s strength surpassed expectations

The night the tornado hit Joplin is a night I will remember for a while. That night Columbia was having some unpleasant weather as well. With the thunder, lightning and…

Power lines offer hope

Power lines offer hope

I grew up in Neosho, Mo., a small town 20-minutes southeast of Joplin with no mall, one Wal-Mart and a small skating rink for entertainment. So, of course, a short…

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