Carthage, Carl Junction students among those receiving STEM scholarships

Carthage and Carl Junction high school students Kellen Frieling and Acadia Badgley were among were among 30 from across the state who received STEM scholarships during Missouri STEM signing day Friday at the St. Louis Science Center.

The following is from a news release issued by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce:

Just like signing days for athletes, Missouri STEM Signing Day celebrates Missouri high school seniors as they make their commitments to study a STEM field – science, technology, engineering or mathematics – at a 4-year or 2-year college or technical school. 

The Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Missouri Mathematics and Science Coalition launched Missouri STEM Signing Day in 2019 to raise awareness of STEM pathways for students beyond high school. Powered by The Boeing Company and Missouri’s business community, the program continues to celebrate our future STEM talent in the state.

Missouri STEM Signing Day took place on Friday, April 26, 2024. The program recognizes outstanding students across the state who are inspired by STEM and dedicated to pursuing a STEM career pathway in postsecondary education and beyond, while also raising awareness of companies in Missouri for future career opportunities.

Whether graduating high school seniors seek to work on the latest technologies in the manufacturing space, conduct cutting edge research to improve the food and drugs we need, or join the medical field to save lives and keep us healthy, Missouri STEM Signing Day is about them.

 

Three Carthage residents injured in collision east of city

Three Carthage residents were injured in a two-vehicle collision 4:40 p.m. Saturday on County Road 118 one mile east of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by a 17-year-old Carthage boy failed to negotiate a curve, began skidding and a struck a guardrail.

The vehicle then crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2007 Nissan Exterra driven by Jacquelyn R. Dawson, 69, Carthage.

Dawson was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

The 17-year-old and a passenger in the Dawson vehicle, Ronnie E. Dawson, 61, Carthage, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Carthage. 

Three Joplin residents suffer serious injuries in crash on I-44 near Mount Vernon

Three Joplin residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 12:42 p.m. today on I-44 three miles west of Mount Vernon.

According to the Highway Patrol report, an eastbound 2017 Ram 1500 driven by Dustin L. Guthrie, 45, Joplin, drove off the left side of the roadway into the median. The vehicle went down an embankment into a creek bed.

A passenger, Ashley E. Wise, 41, Joplin, was taken by helicopter to Mercy Springfield. Guthrie was also taken to Mercy, both with serious injuries.

Another passenger, a 16-year-old Joplin girl, was treated for serious injuries at Cox South, Springfield.

Tornado watch in effect for Jasper, Barton, Dade counties

 TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 149

NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
455 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2024

TORNADO WATCH 149 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1200 AM CDT FOR THE
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.    MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARTON               BATES               BENTON
CARROLL              CASS                CEDAR
CHARITON             CLAY                COOPER
DADE                 HENRY               HICKORY
HOWARD               JACKSON             JASPER
JOHNSON              LAFAYETTE           MACON
PETTIS               PLATTE              RANDOLPH
RAY                  SALINE              ST. CLAIR
VERNON

Paul Richardson Memorial Blessing of the Bikes set for Sunday in Neosho

 

Nathan Williams hired as Jasper head boys basketball coach

Nathan Williams, who has been teaching and coaching in the East Newton R-6 School District for the past three years has been hired as a social studies teacher and head boys basketball coach at Jasper High School.

Williams is a graduate of Missouri Southern State University.

 

Awards presented at annual Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet

(From Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce)

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 107th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 25 at Missouri Southern State University’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. JACC honored its members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community by recognizing the following organizations and individuals.

 

Milestone Members

100 Years of Membership

FORVIS

50 Years of Membership

Ray Alburty Company
Joplin Supply Company

Business of the Year, Sponsored by FORVIS

The Business of the Year Awards program recognizes the importance of small businesses and nonprofit organizations and the impact they have on our local economy, job growth, and the creation of new products and services.

One to 50 Employee(s) CategoryAll Seasons Signs and Printing

51+ Employees CategoryCommunity Support Services of Missouri

Nonprofit CategoryFosterAdopt Connect, Inc.

Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Sponsored by Southwest Missouri Bank

Each year, one outstanding citizen is selected based on their commitment to the community. 

Audie Dennis, Boyd Metals of Joplin

Young Professional of the Year

The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes a Joplin Chamber member under 40 who displays a commitment to the Chamber’s YPN Program and who is a leader in their organization and the community. Jessica Carr, FORVIS

Joseph Newman Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award is new this year. It is awarded to a young and growing small business that is less than three years old and is introducing a new product, service, or model of doing business to the marketplace and is well on their way to achieving success in their industry. 

Unearth Potential, LLC

Consider It Done Award

New this year, the Consider It Done Award is given to an individual member who has demonstrated a consistent track record of supporting the Chamber by committing their time and resources to help fulfill the mission of the Chamber, its programs, and/or events throughout the last year. 

 Rikki Smith, Freeman Health System

Spirit Award

Introduced this year, the Spirit Award recognizes a Chamber member who exemplifies selfless dedication and enduring support to the mission of the Chamber. Recipients of this award go out of their way to encourage and inspire their peers to follow their example and demonstrate a personal commitment to the success of Chamber programming. 

 Shawn Patterson, Bug Zero Pest Services

The 107th Annual Banquet was made possible by the following sponsors:Presenting Sponsor – Liberty
Gold Sponsor – Downstream Casino Resort
Centerpiece Sponsor – SNC Squared, A Network Doctor Company
Awards Sponsor – All Seasons Signs and Printing
Venue Sponsor – Missouri Southern State University
Entertainment – Crystal Hope
Master of Ceremonies – Mike Olmstead

Additional thanks to:Fresh Ideas at Missouri Southern State University
KGCS-TV students and staff from Missouri Southern State University
12Eighty-One Photography
Curtis Almeter