Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Hirshey named Neosho Junior High assistant principal


(From Neosho R-5 School District)

The Neosho School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Bradly Hershey as the assistant principal at the Neosho Junior High for the 2026-2027 school year. He brings a strong background in education, student support and coaching to this role.

Since 2022, Hershey has served as the behavior special education teacher at the Webb City R-7 School District. In this role, he has built positive relationships with students, staff and administrators, while supporting the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans for students with significant needs. He has also helped lead building-wide behavior expectations, supported paraprofessionals and facilitated team communications to ensure student success.








He holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northwest Missouri State University.

In addition to his work in education, Hershey brings a strong background in athletics and coaching. He played college baseball and served as both a head and assistant baseball coach at the youth level, as well as assistant volleyball coach at Webb City. His experience in athletics reflects a strong work ethic, leadership skills and commitment to mentoring students on and off the field.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/06/2026 0930 RUFUS JR BALLOU

1295 Shady Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

IM 51

123 E MAIN ST 0.00

1 CHILD MOLESTATION - 2ND DEGREE - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL OFFENSE - 



Carthage, Sarcoxie residents injured in crash on 37

Two people were injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:35 a.m. Sunday on MO 37 two miles south of Reeds.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by a 23-year-old Carthage man ran off the roadway and overturned.

The driver and a passenger, a 23-year-old Sarcoxie woman, were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.
 

Golden City man suffers serious injuries in semi-tractor collision

 A Golden City man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 9:50 a.m. today on U. S. 160 four miles north of Golden City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2015 Volvo Semi Tractor driven by a 29-year-old Maineville, Ohio man struck the rear of a 2021 John Deere 845M driven by a 79-year-old Golden City man.

The Golden City man was treated for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

Highway Patrol Arrests April 6-7

Brandon P. Packwood, 39, Verona, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended/revoked, felon in possession of a firearm

Kristine L. Blessing, 61, felony driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Xander K. Latremouille, 25, Flemington, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash


 

Monday, April 6, 2026

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/03/2026 1230 LISA JEANETTE FRIEND

916 Turk

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 49

208 WEST COLER 193.50

1 FAILURE TO APPEAR - INFRACTION/MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE

2 FAILURE TO APPEAR - FELONY



04/03/2026 1230 LISA JEANETTE FRIEND

916 Turk

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 49

208 WEST COLER ST 3,500.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE


04/03/2026 1647 MATTHEW AUSTIN GOW

10947 Reindeer Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844

WM 35

208 W COLER ST 500.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE


04/03/2026 2250 AMBER LEE STECKER

11776 Opal Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WF 45

21552 GATEWAY DR 383.50

1 FTA SPD DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT 380.140


04/03/2026 2259 JOSHUA DAVID SEIBERT

605 W Harmony St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 30

605 W HARMONY ST 200.00

1 FTA - DPD NO INSURANCE/ FINANCIAL RESP. 390.140


04/04/2026 26000623

0108 THOMAS CHESTER CAMP

WM 19

3398 HIGHWAY 59/CLEMON DR 1,000.00

887 Morrison Loop

ANDERSON, MO 64831

1 `DWI


04/04/2026 26000624

0425 SUMER DAWN TANNER

WF 31

5592 HIGHWAY DD 500.00

3844 Crowder Dr Apt G

NEOSHO, MO 64850

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE


04/04/2026 2210 JASON DOUGLAS CAMPBELL

6161 Bison Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 51

4240 HIGHWAY 43 25,000.00

2 PROBATION VIOLATION -JASPER CO. POSSESSTION OF CONTROLLED SU

3 FTA - CARTHAGE PD DWR

4 FTA - DUQUESNE PD PEACE DISTURBANCE

5 FTA - DUQUESNE PDDWR OR DWS

1 PROBATION VIOLATION- POSSESS


04/05/2026 26000630

0116 ADIN HEZEKIAH LAIRMORE

WM 25

I 44 RAMP/S MAIN ST 0.00

2119 W Colton

OZARK, MO 65721

1 `DWI


04/05/2026 0127 LAWRENCE DAVID DUNN

2ND

421 Westminter Ave

ELIZABETH, NJ 07028

WM 41

1199 I 44 EB/US 166 HWY 0.00

1 FUGITIVE FROM OUT OF STATE UNION COUNTY NEW JERSEY


04/05/2026 0249 JACOB MICHAEL DAVIS

1008 Old Airport Rd Apt L

MONETT, MO 65708

WM 24

3999 GREENWOOD DR/CRYSTAL

500.00

LN

1 LAWRENCE COUNTY EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT


04/05/2026 2019 MATTHEW BENJAMIN

FRANKL LONG

15607 Lakeview Dr

LOWELL, AR 72745

WM 29

0.00

1 `DWI


04/05/2026 2350 SHELLY RENEA WHITEHILL

105 Rocky Road

EXETER, MO 65647

WF 32

20999 GATEWAY DR/SORREL RD 225.00

1 MCDONALD CO OPERARING VEH WITHOUT MAIN FIN RESP


04/05/2026 2019 MATTHEW BENJAMIN

FRANKL LONG

15607 Lakeview Dr

LOWELL, AR 72745

WM 29

107 N MAIN ST 0.00


04/05/2026 2019 MATTHEW BENJAMIN

FRANKL LONG

15607 Lakeview Dr

LOWELL, AR 72745

WM 29

107 N MAIN ST 0.00

1 `DWI


04/05/2026 2023 DANIEL WILLIAM TEAL

3101 Troost Ave

KANSAS CITY, MO 64109

WM 56

5300 COURTNEY LN 0.00

1 KIDNAPPING - 3RD DEGREE 

Highway Patrol Arrests April 5-6

Caleb A. Buntin, 38, Cassville, driving while intoxicated with occupants under 17 in the vehicle, misdemeanor leaving the scene of a crash, careless and imprudent driving

Matthew L. Nowak, 45, Cassville, felony possession of a controlled substance- hydrocodone

David K. Lamb, 67, Exeter, driving while intoxicated

Alison B. House, 32, Branson West,  felony possession of a controlled substance- fentanyl, driving while intoxicated.