Eagles bring home district title (The Joplin Globe)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ? Joplin High School ended its 15-year district-championship drought in tennis Friday, with outgoing coach Larry McGregor marking another first in his 14-year career....more...Fighters meet in Joplin (The Joplin Globe)
USA Boxing returns to Joplin this weekend with the Heartland Regional Tournament. The meet features champions from four states who will be fighting for a spot in the national trials and a shot at making the 2008 United States Olympic team....more... Brief: Crusaders attempt to finish unbeaten (The Joplin Globe)
The unbeaten Joplin Crusaders, seeking a 10-0 regular season in the Central Football League, visit the Washington County (Ark.) Warriors tonight. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Springdale on the artificial turf at Shiloh Christian School....more... POLICE REPORT (Post-Tribune)
A former Dolton, Ill., police officer has been arrested and charged with breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacking her. Steven M. Booth, 31, is no longer a police officer in Dolton, the chief's secretary said Thursday....more... |