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'Heroic' Social Worker Tried to Save Lives in Joplin Tornado, Now Denied Workman's Comp

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:00:54 +0000

A social worker in a group home for the disabled almost lost his life trying to save residents when a tornado decimated much of Joplin, Missouri this spring. Now, his company’s insurance provider is denying him workman’s compensation.

SAM'S FAVORITES : JANIS JOPLIN [VIDEO]

Sam Talkington — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:31:57 +0000

Hey everybody!!! It is time for me to share one of my favorites with you. Every day I cruise the internet looking for whatever tune floats my boat at the moment! Today my favorite is- Janis Joplin. I would love to hear your suggestions, and who knows maybe I will post one of your favorites right here on The Hawk's website

5 First-Person Tornado Videos From Joplin, MO [GRAPHIC LANGUAGE]

The Hawk — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:34:03 +0000

The tornado that slammed Joplin, MO on May 22, like the others around the country recently, has resulted in stunning first-person video accounts. With the popularity of video capability on smartphones (not to mention digital cameras) we are now not only seeing the damage closer than ever, but we are also seeing what it's like to wait for the storm, then experience it.