Annual festival fills Carthage square with acoustic musicSaturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:14PMCARTHAGE, Mo. — It cannot be manufactured, and it has to come from the soul. Gary Shipley was talking about bluegrass music Saturday as he strummed his banjo in the shade of a tree on the courthouse square while preparing to perform in the Carthage Acoustic Music Festival.
Two cases of H1N1 A influenza virus confirmed in Labette CountySaturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:14PMPARSONS, Kan. — Two Labette County residents are recovering at home after being diagnosed with the H1N1 A influenza virus, local and state officials said Saturday.
Several arrested on drug chargesSaturday, June 13, 2009 @ 1:44AMTwo vehicle stops and a pedestrian check by Joplin police on Thursday led to felony drug arrests of three adults and the detention of a juvenile on a drug charge.
Redskins release James ThrashSaturday, June 13, 2009 @ 1:24AMASHBURN, Va. — Veteran receiver James Thrash was released by the Washington Redskins on Friday after failing a physical.Thrash has been unable to practice during the offseason because of a neck injury that has him contemplating retirement. He said recently his decision could hinge on whether he would need surgery to keep playing.
Wal-Mart: We’ll keep customers gained in recessionSaturday, June 6, 2009 @ 1:44PMFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s new President and CEO Mike Duke pledged to shareholders Friday that the world’s largest retailer will speed efforts to improve its operations, from offering more compelling merchandise to keeping prices low, as it aims to hold onto customers when the economy improves.