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  • Retiring baby boomers are selling their small businesses
    Baby boomers preparing for retirement are driving a surge in small business sales, as they find more and more buyers confident enough in the improving economy to expand their own businesses through acquisitions.In the first three months of this year, the number of sales that closed jumped 56 percent from the same time in 2012, according to BizBuySell.com, an online marketplace for small busine...
        


  • Report: Iran hangs 2 alleged spies working for Israel, US
    DUBAI — Iranian authorities executed two men on Sunday convicted of working for Israeli and U.S. spy agencies, Iran's Fars news agency reported.Mohammad Heidari, accused of passing security-related information and secrets to Israeli Mossad agents in exchange for money, and Kourosh Ahmadi, accused of gathering information for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, were hanged at dawn, it said. The s...
        


  • Big reason for stock boom? Companies buying back stocks
    It's the narcissist rally.Sure, there are plenty of forces pushing stocks higher — record corporate earnings, small investors finally buying again, signs the U.S. economy may be strengthening, central banks flooding the financial system with money.But you may want to spare a thought, and a healthy dose of worry, for what is one of the biggest, and least appreciated, reasons for the rally: buyba...
        


  • Christine White, seatmate to William Shatner in iconic 'Twilight Zone' dies at 86
    Christine Lamson White may have had a career in Hollywood spanning over 20 years, but to many she'll always be known as "the woman on the plane next to William Shatner."The actress starred alongside Shatner in the iconic "Twilight Zone" episode "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," in which he believes he sees a gremlin tearing up the wing of the plane.Lamson died on April 14 at Brinton Woods Nursing Home i...
        


  • 'Star Trek Into Darkness' boldly goes to $84 million at box office
    Paramount and Skydance Productions' "Star Trek Into Darkness" didn't engage warp speed in its North American opening, but it nevertheless posted a solid four-day debut of $84.1 million.Overseas, the J.J. Abrams-directed tentpole took in another $40 million over the weekend for an early global total of $164.6 million.Heading into the weekend, many box office observers believed "Into Darkness" had a...
        


 
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Local News Archives
    Wednesday, August 25, 2004
  • 58 Years in the Classroom
    Imagine having the same job for over 50 years. Amelia Dody has been teaching school for 58 years in rocky comfort, and is still going...
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  • Wheelchair Maintance
    A local organization is geared up to keep your wheels in line. Health Essentials in Joplin held its second annual wheelchair day. The event gave...
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  • Election Decision
    A special election will be held to determine the outcome of a Southwest Missouri State Senate race. A special election will be held September 14th in...
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  • Blunt on Drugs
    The drug epidemic spreading throughout the four states has your law enforcement officials thinking of new ways to fight the problem. Congressman Blunt is very...
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  • Monday, August 23, 2004
  • MSSU Classes Begin
    Summer has officially ended for area college students as today marked the first day to go back to class. Missouri Southern State University held the...
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  • Diamond Police Chief Steps Down
    It`s a changing of the guard in one four state town, as the Diamond Police Chief steps down. Chief Brian Misner resigned during the Diamond...
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  • Bank Robber Suspect Arrested
    A suspect wanted for the robbery of a local bank has been arrested. Gerard Bennett was arrested last week in Oklahoma City. Bennett was wanted...
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  • Officer Update
    One of the officers injured in a house explosion almost two weeks ago is home from the hospital. Officer Greg Batson was released from the...
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  • New Labor Laws
    There may be a bit more money in your paycheck this week. The fair pay law begins today, which will guarantee overtime hours for some...
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  • Sunday, August 22, 2004
  • Ryun Transportation
    A Sunflower State Congressman is addressing the concerns of the residents.. U-S Congressman Jim Ryun has been touring Southeast Kansas this week.. ...
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  • West Nile Virus Down
    Reports say West Nile Virus cases in Missouri are way down this year, one day after the Joplin Health Department announced a case in Joplin. ...
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  • FSCC Harleys
    And in Southeast Kansas the hogs will be making their way into the classroom.. Today was the grand opening for the new Harley Davidson...
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  • MSSU Move In
    Some freshman at Missouri Southern State University are on the move.. Not only are the new students having to get used to a new...
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  • NEO College Day
    But the Gorillas aren`t the only ones getting ready for the big day back to class... NEO A&M students are getting the special welcome on...
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  • PSU New Semester
    Now that students at area school districts are done with the first week, it`s time for college students to begin their own new lives... ...
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  • Stolen Car Crash
    the driver of a stolen car collides with another vehicle, ending a high speed chase through joplin... authorities say around 8...
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  • Friday, August 20, 2004
  • O`Sullivan Layoffs
    A large number of employees are being let go after a local company has decided to move its headquarters. O`sullivan Industries is moving from Lamar...
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  • Bouncing Checks
    A new banking regulation could make you think twice before you write a check. The Check 21 program eliminates banks transporting paper checks from bank...
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  • Joplin Police DWI Checkpoint
    If you`re looking to enjoy your weekend, think smart and drive safely. The Joplin Police Department announced that they will have a multi-jurisdictional dwi checkpoint,...
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  • Joplin School Dispute
    The school year has just started and one woman is already upset with the education her children are receiving in the Joplin R-8 school district....
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