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Joplin Students Thankful for Friends, Family and Volunteers


 
 
  Sixteen-year-old MaKenzie is a junior at Joplin High School and has been writing stories particularly in the fantasy genre for six years. She has written two fantasy novels and is aspiring to become a published author in the future.  
Joplin was able to rise from the ashes because of help from everyone. And I am eternally grateful to anyone who made that possible.
In Joplin, Art Helps Healing Amid 'Amazing Sense of Loss' From Tornado  
Jeffrey Brown reports from Joplin on how art is helping some heal and how some people looking to rebuild homes, businesses and playgrounds are running into stumbling blocks.  
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  Gloria is a 14-year-old freshman at Joplin High School. She has a younger brother and two younger sisters.  
I will never forget the things I heard that day, it was the most difficult day to go through.
Deadly Storms Continue as Joplin Residents Pick Up the Pieces  
Severe weather continues to threaten the lower Midwest just days after the deadliest tornado in 60 years killed at least 122 people in Joplin, Mo.  
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  Fourteen-year-old Brianna is in ninth grade at Joplin High School. She takes studio dance classes and her weekends are time spent with friends, family and going to church.  
My family, friends, home, volunteers and my life is what I am most thankful for.
Joplin Mayor: 'We Haven't Quite Started Rebuilding Yet'  
Residents of Joplin, Mo., are still digging out after a massive and deadly tornado. Gwen Ifill discusses the state of recovery efforts with Joplin Mayor.  
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