Editor's note: This story is part of the American Next, a special project exploring the hopes, fears and changing expectations of Missouri's next generation in challenging times.
Adjustment to college, adulthood tough for circle of friends in West Plains
Culture of poverty persists in south-central Missouri.
Monday, July 2, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 3:02 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 8, 2012
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