Andra Bryan Stefanoni: Audubon chapter builds bluebird boxes (The Joplin Globe)

FRONTENAC, Kan. — Bluebirds in the region will find about 60 additional rooms available next nesting season, and some of them might be cozy as early as this winter, thanks to a bluebird box construction project taken on by members of the Sperry-Galligar Audubon Society chapter.

Duane Lietzke’s life revolves around golf (The Joplin Globe)

Golf has played a major role in Duane Lietzke’s life. And, even though he is retired, it continues to do so.

2:50 p.m. Justice Dept. OKs beer takeover with slight hiccup (The Joplin Globe)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department approved a $52 billion beer buzz Friday, allowing Belgium-based InBev SA to buy out Anheuser-Busch and create the world’s largest brewer.

Eric Johnson back on bench as assistant at Carl Junction (The Joplin Globe)

Eric Johnson apparently isn’t ready for retirement.Johnson, of course, did just that after the 2007-08 season and 24 years as boys basketball coach at Webb City High School.Johnson is back, though, as a boys assistant at Carl Junction High School for first-year head coach Ryan Odaffer.Johnson came after Odaffer, who’d served three years with Johnson at Webb City, called for assistance.“Ryan ...

Arts and crafts get shopping season started (Muskogee Phoenix)

Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving signals the kickoff of Christmas shopping. But, eager shoppers can get a head start this weekend at the annual First United Methodist Church Fall Arts and Crafts Fest.