Inside Joplin

10/08/2025

I'll be at the annual Joplin Writers' Faire Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joplin Public Library, along with about 45 authors of books ranging from children's literature to fantasy to.murder mysteries and non-fiction.

I'll. have copies of my latest book, Justice for Rowan Ford available, along with Running Circles Around the Globe: 20 Years of the Turner Report, the 10th anniversary edition of 5:41: Stories from the Joplin Tornado, my Harry S. Truman/Wyatt Earp/Lamar books and my novels, including Devil's Messenger and No Child Left Alive.

Stop by and check out all of the authors. Find some good reading or get a start on buying Christmas presents for the readers in your family.

Welcome, Randy Turner, to the 2025 Joplin Writers' Faire!

I am a retired middle school English teacher and worked as a newspaper editor and reporter for 22 years. I write and publish news blogs, including The Turner Report and Inside Joplin and have published 20 books, including my latest title, Justice for Rowan Ford, 5:41: Stories from the Joplin Tornado and Running Circles Around the Globe: 20 Years of the Turner Report.

Joplin Writers' Faire
Saturday, October 11th | 10am-1pm
Joplin Public Library
Questions? 417.623.7953 x1030 or x1041

Note: All content contained herein was written/submitted by Joplin Writers’ Faire participants. Any opinions or views expressed are the opinions and views of the author and not Post Art Library, Joplin Public Library, or other Joplin Writers’ Faire partners or sponsors.

10/08/2025

An updated version of Jim Caldwell's obituary has been posted on Inside Joplin Obituaries. https://insidejoplinobituaries.blogspot.com/2025/10/jim-caldwell.html

10/08/2025

According to a Jasper County Sheriff's Office release, this Sarcoxie resident shot a Carthage man last night. The story is on the Turner Report,. The link is in the comments.

10/08/2025

The Newton County Sheriff's Office arrested a Diamond parole absconder and two other people and confiscated methamphetamine. The story is on the Turner Report. The link is in the comments.

10/08/2025

U. S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, blames the government shutdown on Trump Derangement Syndrome. It seems like a lot of people who can't come up with an intelligent response lean on Trump Derangement Syndrome like a crutch.

The story is on the Turner Report. The link is in the comments.

10/08/2025

A judge has approved Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' third attempt at getting the ballot language right on the measure that would repeal abortion rights in Missouri. The story is on the Turner Report. The link is in the comments.

10/08/2025

This man pleaded guilty today in Jasper County Circuit Court to molesting a girl for a 3-year period beginning when she was 8. The story is on the Turner Report, The link is in the comments.

10/08/2025

Sandra Miksell, 63, loved spending time with her family and watching movies from her large DVD collection. Her obituary is posted on Inside Joplin Obituaries. The link is in the comments.

10/08/2025

Cheri Laquet, 58, enjoyed online gaming, chatting with people and music. Her obituary is posted on Inside Joplin Obituaries. The link is in the comments.

10/08/2025

Carol Claxton, 82, was a gifted artist known for her remarkable talent in oil and acrylic painting. Her obituary has been posted on Inside Joplin Obituaries. The link is in the comments.

10/08/2025

A blog featuring Joplin news, plus news from Jasper, Newton, McDonald, and Barton counties in Southwest Missouri

10/08/2025

A blog featuring Joplin news, plus news from Jasper, Newton, McDonald, and Barton counties in Southwest Missouri