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CARTHAGE, Mo- AÂ baseball stadium in carthage closes because of safety concerns. The Carl Lewton stadium in carthage has been home to the carthage tigers baseball program for more than 50 years until now.
"The concrete is bursting. it's breaking down and water has gotten into that. so it's a hazard for people. it's just an unsafe environment. and of course, once we're made aware of the full severity of the situation, we really don't have any other option." said Abi Almandinger, Parks and recs director.
The superintendent of Carthage schools Matt Baker says the news came as a surprise
" We've received a call from the city regarding what they believe is unsafe. it's something I think everybody recognize that has been like that for many years. but for some reason, the city determined at this point the best thing is to shut it down."
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Segun hails from Ibadan Nigeria. He moved to the United States in 2018 in pursuit of better life opportunities.
He lived in Washington State where he attended Columbia Basin College and graduated with an associate degree in Communications. He also attended Washington State University in Pullman where he received an award from the National Society of Leadership and Success for being an outstanding student. Segun has a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast News and Media Production.
Segun joined the KOAM team in 2022 as a Multi-Media Journalist.
In his free time, he enjoys reading books, photography, movies, and discussing politics.
