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Barry County reports first swine flu death (The Joplin Globe)
CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A 7-year-old girl has become the first Barry County resident to die of swine flu. Springfield station KYTV reported that the girl contracted the disease late last month and died this past Tuesday.
Second candidate pulls out of search for MSSU vice president (The Joplin Globe)
The search for the chief academic officer at Missouri Southern State University will have to start again after the second of three finalists for the post withdrew, according to an e-mail sent this morning.
Charges expected in bus crash that killed Marian Days pilgrims (The Joplin Globe)
Charges are being filed against workers for a Texas company that inspected the chartered bus involved in August 2008 crash that killed 17 people who were en route to the Marian Days celebration in Carthage.
Okalhoma Gov., leaders differ in using Rainy Day Fund (The Joplin Globe)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — With Oklahoma facing budget cuts because of the economic downturn the governor and legislative leaders have different ideas on use of the state’s Rainy Day Fund.
Joplin reports worst building year in at least a decade (The Joplin Globe)
Despite a strong showing in October, Joplin reported its worst year for construction in at least a decade, according to building permits filed with the city.
Joplin council to hold hearing on McClelland Park trail plan (The Joplin Globe)
A walking trail in McClelland Park will be the focus of a public hearing set for tonight’s Joplin City Council meeting.
Joplin couple’s large donation helps protect prairie habitat w/ Greater Prairie Chicken info (The Joplin Globe)
A crucial piece of habitat for the last hangers-on of a threatened species has been secured for Missouri thanks to the donation of a Joplin couple.
Judge sets contempt hearing for ex-promoter (The Joplin Globe)
Derrick Gates could be heading to jail almost two years after he became embroiled in a civil fraud suit brought by the Missouri attorney general.
Across the USA News from every state (USA Today)
News from every state
Water quality generates worries w/ link to reporting data (The Joplin Globe)
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The reaction was dramatic after state officials learned that bacteria levels at Lake of the Ozarks made beaches there unsafe for swimming over the Memorial Day weekend.