Highway Patrol Arrests May 6-7

Kurtis A. Frank, 25, St. Louis, driving while intoxicated

James C. Robinson, 75, Jasper, driving while intoxicated, failed to dismiss headlights

Rickey D. Craig, 56, Bella Vista, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no valid license, failed to comply with ignition interlock device

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Redevelopment Corporation meeting

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission

 

Apartment complex for veterans topic of Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

Affordable housing is a concern of citizens in Joplin that was raised during the city council elections. According to Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Scott Clayton, 1 in 8 households in the state of Missouri spends more than 50% of their income on housing and 62% of renters spend more than a third of their income on housing. The charity’s efforts to solve that problem for local veterans with a new 10-plex apartment building is the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

Clayton is joined by Habitat for Humanity board member Ted Donaldson to discuss the Agape Apartments under construction now at 18th and New Hampshire in Joplin. Clayton explains the role of the Joplin Economic Housing Development Initiative in helping to facilitate the project. U.S. Marine Veteran Tim Peay shares his experience receiving a Veteran Build Home from Habitat and the issues facing veterans that make the apartment complex beneficial. 

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning on KGCS-TV May 10 and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16 on KOAM-TV. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel: KGCS – Missouri Southern State University.

KGCS-TV programming can be seen on channel 21 and is also available on regional cable television systems such as Sparklight, Mediacom and Optimum Internet. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Highway Patrol Arrests May 4-6

Brandy A. Eastes, 35, Bolivar, Indiana felony warrants

Arthur D. Caudle, 57, Goodson, Polk County warrant for failure to appear on failure to register a motor vehicle

Joshua J. Richie, 49, Cassville, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, felony possession of a controlled substance- alprazolam, felony possession of a controlled substance- Suboxone, Barry County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while revoked or suspended, failure to maintain financial responsibility

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Sports Authority Board meeting

 

Liberty Celebration, JOMO Jammin' Music Festival planned in Joplin

(From Connect2Culture)

Connect2Culture (C2C) announces the return of two annual Joplin entertainment staples that will take place outside on the Leggett & Platt Green at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7thStreet, Joplin, MO 64801).

Liberty Celebration!

Saturday, June 27 | 8:00pm (gates open 7:00pm)

Liberty Celebration! is Connect2Culture’s annual patriotic performance on the last Saturday before the Fourth of July. Designed to ignite excitement and pride ahead of Independence Day, this event brings the community together through music, celebration, and a shared love for our country. Made possible by Liberty Utilities, this year’s event features the nationally touring Will Holiday’s GRAND OL’ AMERICANA SHOW, along with food trucks, lawn games, and a fireworks finale.

This event is free and open to the public. C2C lawn chairs will be available to rent for $5 (plus fees), and guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs.

More Info: https://www.connect2culture.org/liberty-celebration

Liberty Celebration! is made possible by Liberty Utilities.

JOMO Jammin' Music Festival

Friday, July 24 & Saturday, July 25 | 7:00pm (gates open 6:00pm)

Connect2Culture’s JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival launched in 2021 to celebrate the incredible local and regional musical talent in our area. Now a vibrant two-day event, the festival features three bands each night and is designed to be fun and engaging for the entire community. In an effort to boost community involvement and excitement, most of the performing bands are selected by public vote, giving attendees a direct role in shaping the experience. JOMO Jammin’ brings people together for live music, connection, and local flavor in the heart of Joplin.

Day 1 (7/24/26)

7:00pm - Isaac Kenneth Band (Seymour, MO)

8:00pm - Covington Creek (Russellville, AR)

9:00pm - Hunter Hathcoat (Ellington, MO)

Day 2 (7/25/26)

7:00pm - The Swallowtails (Kansas City, MO)

8:00pm - stepmom (Oklahoma City, OK)

9:00pm - The Hips (Springfield, MO)

Tickets: $10 per day (plus fees) | $15 two-day pass (plus fees)

C2C lawn chairs will be available to rent for $5 (plus fees), and guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs.

More Info: https://www.connect2culture.org/jomo-jammin

JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival is made possible by Freeman Health System.

Both of these performances will be held outside on the Leggett & Platt Green at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex.

Important: No outside food, drinks, or pets permitted.