joplin missouri News

Images of tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo. two weeks after the tragedy Special

Joplin - Words cannot fully describe the damage that the EF-5 tornado inflicted on Joplin, but pictures of the destruction better convey the wreckage and why Joplin continues to need help.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 10 comments

The 'Joplin United Tornado Victims Benefit Music Festival' rocked Special

Quapaw - The music festival, located at Downstream Casino Resort, was held in order to raise money for the City of Joplin Tornado Relief Fund and the event featured five bands, food, T-shirts, and a Heisman Trophy winner.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 2 comments

Audience members recall Obama’s memorial service speech in Joplin Special

Joplin - President Barack Obama spoke at the memorial service held for victims of the Joplin tornado and two audience members share their recollections of the event.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews

President Obama will visit Missouri this weekend

Joplin - President Barack Obama called Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to extend his condolences after hearing about the tornadoes that hit his state from Dublin, Ireland. Obama is expected to tour the disaster zone when he returns from his trip to the UK.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Relief effort underway in Joplin, Missouri

Joplin - Within hours of the devastating tornadoes in Missouri and Minnesota last night, emergency agencies like the American Red Cross and AmeriCares were on the scene.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Aftermath of deadly tornado in Joplin captured in vivid images Special

Joplin - The destruction reaped by the deadliest tornado in nearly 60 years was captured in images showing debris piles where businesses once stood.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 7 comments

Missouri governor declares state of emergency from Joplin tornado

Joplin - The deadliest tornado to hit the US in almost 60 years ripped through Joplin, Missouri on Sunday, leading Governor Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency as the city now deals with the storm’s devastation which has claimed at least 90 lives.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 1 comment

US church urges married couples to ‘have more sex,’ causes tussle

Joplin - A church in Joplin, Missouri has created an uproar over billboards and a website urging married couples to increase their sexual activities in order to avoid sinful temptations like adultery and pornography.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 12 comments