This blog features observations from Randy Turner, a former teacher, newspaper reporter and editor. Send news items or comments to rturner229@hotmail.com
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Roofs collapse at two Joplin fire stations during tornado
Associated Press reported about 40 minutes ago that St. John's Regional Medical Center during the tornado that hit Joplin about an hour ago. The article indicated roofs collapsed at two city fire stations.
We just left there from 20th street where my in laws live and we got a call from that their house and everything is gone. Thank God somehow they made it thru in their downstairs bathroom.
Checking to see if Fireman Shannon B. From Joplin, MO is ok? I can't reach him and he is a dear friend. Please let me know if anyone has any info! Newakis Campbell
Hi Randy: Thank you so much. We haven't been able to get through by regular phone or cell phone. Best wishes. We read your column all the time. Thanks again...
Is there any word about the la quinta hotel on ridgeline. We have family that was in there.
ReplyDeleteWe just left there from 20th street where my in laws live and we got a call from that their house and everything is gone. Thank God somehow they made it thru in their downstairs bathroom.
ReplyDeleteHi Randy: My sister lives at Crestwood Apts on 8th st. in joplin. Are the apts. OK Can't get through to her.Thanks for any info.
ReplyDeleteChecking to see if Fireman Shannon B. From Joplin, MO is ok? I can't reach him and he is a dear friend. Please let me know if anyone has any info!
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Does anyone one know of Kenny and Dixie Mangum and if they are ok none of their phones are able to be reached? Appreciate anything
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone one know of Kenny and Dixie Mangum and if they are ok none of their phones are able to be reached? Appreciate anything
ReplyDeleteTo the person asking about Crestwood Apartments, I live there and everything is OK.
ReplyDeleteHi Randy: Thank you so much. We haven't been able to get through by regular phone or cell phone. Best wishes. We read your column all the time. Thanks again...
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