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Authorities have released the names of 14 victims of the deadly tornado that killed 15 people Saturday in southwest Missouri: Newton County: Ruby Bilke, Joplin; Teri Cook, Racine; Paul Gallemore, Racine ... via Springfield News Leader

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“No use to get all upset about it. What are you going to do?”

As Bonnie Fanning sat alone in her underground concrete storm shelter, she heard a tornado rip off a vent and send flying debris slamming into its doors. via Joplin Globe

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“I have always enjoyed helping people think about new things in new ways.”

Dr. Gwen Murdock, who will soon be retiring after having taught in the psychology department for over 20 years at Missouri Southern State University-Joplin, has just found out she is a 2008 Fulbright scholar. via The Joplin Independent

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The Transportation Department picked the Hawaii-based carrier to serve Grand Island, Nebraska; Joplin, Missouri, and both Harrison and Hot Springs, Arkansas, from Kansas City International Airport. via KPUA-AM Hilo

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“The people aren't going to be hanging around outside”

Dan Anderson believes he's found a permanent home for his flock of homeless men and women "for the very distant future." "We just feel now that we're going to have the opportunity to push forward and implement ... via Joplin Globe

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Kansas City International Airport will lose service to Columbia and Kirksville, Mo., provided by Air Midwest as US Airways Express . via Kansas City Business Journal

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“One is the close proximity to the schools and two is the close proximity to the historic district in downtown so we're concerned about the negative impact on the revitalization of the downtown area.”

The City of Refuge has been looking into purchasing the First Baptist Church building at 7th and Pearl in Joplin. via KSNF

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Imagine that you've hired a contractor to build a new house for you. The contractor pours the foundation, puts up the framework and then heads for the hills, sticking you with the bill and an unfinished house. via Joplin Globe

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“Dad, c'mon you really need to pull me tighter to you. Be confident and kind of aloof but also possessive of my body!”

THE JOPLIN GLOBE I can't say I've paid much attention to Hannah Montana. Thankfully, I have no kids, so I've had the choice to ignore the phenomenon. via AdaEveningNews.com - Ada, Oklahoma

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“I never saw 'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.' I don't feel I'm ready for the sequel. What if I miss some of the intricacies of the story?”

THE JOPLIN GLOBE Certainly, I can sense your trepidation. "Benji," you say, "I never saw 'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.' I don't feel I'm ready for the sequel. via Thomasville Times Enterprise

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