Jeremiah Cook

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JOPLIN, Mo. — While Memorial Day, for many of us, marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and a time for grilling and taking it easy, it has a much deeper meaning. Memorial Day serves as a time to honor those who died in service to our nation and offer gratitude to all who made sacrifices for our freedom. Among those, a Joplin man who became a part of history with a daring raid in the early days of World War II. Eight decades later, the next generation is carrying on his legacy.

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GROVE, Okla. — State and local authorities are taking a close look at tourism in Delaware County. Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Executive Director Sterling Zearley says tourism is the third largest industry in Oklahoma – accounting for $12.3 billion in revenue. In Delaware County, it accounts for 205 million in direct spending each year and that number has been growing up 26 percent in the most recent data.

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Helping save a life could put some free gas in your car. Tomorrow the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is holding a ‘Great gas card giveaway.’Every donor gets a 10-dollar gas card to Casey’s with a chance at a ‘mystery card’ that could be as much as 50 or 100 dollars. CBCO representatives say summer is trauma season with an increased need for blood. Supplies are already stretched because CBCO gets 40 percent of donations from high school and college students who are gone on summer break.

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — Economic development in Carthage got a boost today, courtesy of a paintbrush. Vision Carthage president Eddie Grundy says it’s his belief that beautification projects like this restored mural just southeast of the town square at 4th and Lyon help drive economic development for the entire community. Restoration of the Municipal Park Mural took about 60 hours to complete and was paid for through a combination of grants and private donations.

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(KODE & KSNF) — Camping season is upon us, and if you’re in the market for an upgrade, you may be able to help support veterans with your purchase. Through this coming August every Keystone Cougar Hero Edition RV sold will trigger a one-thousand-dollar donation to Wounded Warriors by Keystone RV. Joplin RV is one of the dealerships where those campers can be purchased.