KSMU News

Bailey Alternative High School Presents Its Class of 2012

bek34 — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:03:35 +0000

To finish off a time full of local high school graduations, Bailey Alternative High School in Springfield held its commencement ceremony Wednesday morning. For many graduates at this unique school, this moment is the result of overcoming obstacles that most teenagers don’t face. One student received her diploma only moments prior to her departure back to her hometown, Joplin, where she plans to officially return, despite that her house was destroyed by last year’s tornado. KSMU’s Rebekah Clark has her story, along with details about the event.

Recovery Yes, But Challenges Remain for Joplin's Business Community (part 2)

mhs974 — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:47:53 +0000

"560 employers and over 5,000 jobs in Joplin were impacted by the tornado."

Recovery Yes, But Challenges Remain For Joplin's Business Community

mhs974 — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:00:46 +0000

A new Chick-fil-A is "made from scratch" in Joplin after the previous one is destroyed by a tornado.