Growing Your Garden

It may not feel like gardening weather out there just yet, but there are still several crops you can plant now that can handle the heat. The hotter temperatures are no problem for herbs like basil or parsley and veggies like cherry tomatoes or cucumbers. For more information on how to . . .

Moonlight Ladies: Made of sturdier stuff

I’ve always said Moonlight Ladies are made of sturdier stuff than your everyday SUNshine Girl. Never was there a shinier example than single mom Danette LeCompte.

Bethel Lutheran Church celebrating 100 years

By Arlene Anderson Wednesday, September 8, 2010 12:46 PM CDT We, at St. Bethel Lutheran Church at Joplin are in the midst of preparation of 100 years of our church October 9th. We are looking forward to seeing past members and previous pastors. I have been asked to write an article about quilting.

Almanacs agree: A gentler winter for states hard hit last year

The 219-year-old "Old Farmer's Almanac" and its longtime competitor "Farmers' Almanac" still draw droves of fans.

In recession-era nursery industry, changes take root

The sea change sweeping through California's nursery business continues to make waves.