Saturday, April 11, 2026

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/09/2026 1045 SHEENA L CUNDIFF

1049 Po.box

HOMER, AK 99603

WF 43

610 EAST HILLSIDE 3,500.00

1 TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE

2 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

3 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF

4 `FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE/TRAILER ANNUALLY W/ DOR


04/09/2026 2218 STEPHEN AUSTIN SAMPSON

4510 N Tennesee St

CARTERVILLE, MO

WM 29

2999 LOMA VISTA PSGE/DOUGLAS

FIR RD

1,075.00

1 DWI - PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION 

Seligman teen injured crashing into tree

A Seligman man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:38 p.m. Friday on Farm Road 2265 one mile north of Seligman.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Ford F150 driven by a 19-year-old Seligman man traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

The driver was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.

 

Monett man airlifted to Cox South following crash

A Monett man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 1:15 p.m. today on MO 76, three miles northeast of Shell Knob.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2025 Harley Davidson driven by a 55-year-old Monett man overturned while going around a curve and slid in front of a 2013 Subaru Outback driven by a 57-year-old Cassville woman.

The Monett man was airlifted to Cox South Hospital, Springfield, to be treated for serious injuries.


Highway Patrol Arrests April 9-11

Shawn M. Adams, 39, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Jesse L. Anderson, 43, El Dorado Springs, felony driving while revoked or suspended

Kenneth R. Thacker, 61, Kirbyville, driving while intoxicated

Tina J. Combs, 47, Taneyville, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Ashely M. Ridout, 39, Duenweg, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid plates








Edwin L. Wright, 50, Duenweg, felony delivery of a controlled substance, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Alejandro V. Sanchez, 24, Neosho, felony possession of a controlled substance- heroin, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, possession of drug paraphernalia, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance, no seat belt, vision reducing material

Wyatt L. Simmons, 19, Springfield, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to signal, no seat belt

Travis S. Montgomery, 39, Peculiar, driving while intoxicated, speeding, lane violation

Brian K. Harris, 50, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Cason T. Kelley, 19, Republic, driving while intoxicated, minor visibly intoxicated, speeding

Adam L. Thomas, 52, Merriam Woods, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, driving while suspended

Sierra C. Barnes, 23, Plato, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to signal








Austin B. Coons, 33, Nixa, driving while intoxicated

Lesley J. Hernandez, 26, Monett, driving while intoxicated

Kaiden M. Ingle, 20, Miller, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, minor visibly intoxicated

Michael E. Crouch, 45, Strafford, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, no insurance, failure to display valid plates, no seat belt

Jennifer M. Gideon, 50, Lampe, possession of drug paraphernalia

James I. Wurst, 38, Kansas City, Clay County felony warrant for weapons violation, traffic warrant

Darren D. Phelan, 37, Springfield, felony driving while revoked, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to display valid plates, no turn signal

Gabriel N. Chambers, 33, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding








Rex E.Worsham, 51, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding

Garrison R. Rambo, 20, Pineville, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, failed to register motor vehicle

Michael W. Castle, 59, Joplin, felony probation and parole warrant, no driver's license

Shawn M. Short, 52, Rocky Comfort, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, felony possession of a controlled substance- narcotic, felony delivery of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license

Lydia D. Helman, 41, Pryor, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to signal 

Friday, April 10, 2026

Agenda posted for Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 






















MSSU releases 2026 football schedule


(From Missouri Southern Athletics)

Missouri Southern football announced Friday its 2026 fall schedule. The Lions will compete in 11 games this upcoming season including five home matchups at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.

MSSU opens its 2026 slate on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, Texas. The Lions then return to Joplin to host their home opener against Upper Iowa on Sept. 5.








Following a week three bye (Sept. 12), Southern is set to play in its nine-game MIAA schedule. After opening conference play at Northwest Missouri (Sept. 19), the Lions welcome Central Missouri to Fred G. Hughes Stadium on Sept. 26 for their MIAA home opener.

MSSU hosts Emporia State for Homecoming on Oct. 10 before a Halloween (Oct. 31) home meeting with rival Pittsburg State. The Lions also host Central Oklahoma on Nov. 7 for Senior Day.

In 2026, Southern has MIAA road matchups at Northwest Missouri (Sept. 19), Fort Hays State (Oct. 3), Nebraska Kearney (Oct. 17), Missouri Western (Oct. 24) and Washburn (Nov. 14).

The 2026 MIAA season kicks off with the Association's Annual Football Media Day, set for Monday, July 27, on the campus of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Head Coaches and student-athletes from all 10 MIAA football member institutions will travel to Topeka to participate in 15-minute press conferences, which will be broadcast live, exclusively on The MIAA Network.








MSSU will host its 2026 Spring Game on Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m., CT at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Admission to the game is free. Following the game, the Lions will also host their fourth annual MSSU Football Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 18. Registration is currently available online.

2026 Missouri Southern Football Schedule

Week 1: Saturday, Aug. 29 - Missouri Southern at Midwestern State
Week 2: Saturday, Sept. 5 - Upper Iowa at Missouri Southern - HOME OPENER
Week 3: Saturday, Sept. 12 - BYE
Week 4: Saturday, Sept. 19 - Missouri Southern at Northwest Missouri*
Week 5: Saturday, Sept. 26 - Central Missouri at Missouri Southern* - MIAA HOME OPENER
Week 6: Saturday, Oct. 3 - Missouri Southern at Fort Hays State*
Week 7: Saturday, Oct. 10 - Emporia State at Missouri Southern* - HOMECOMING
Week 8: Saturday, Oct. 17 - Missouri Southern at Nebraska Kearney*
Week 9: Saturday, Oct. 24 - Missouri Southern at Missouri Western*
Week 10: Saturday, Oct. 31 - Pittsburg State at Missouri Southern* - HALLOWEEN
Week 11: Saturday, Nov. 7 - Central Oklahoma at Missouri Southern* - SENIOR DAY
Week 12: Saturday, Nov. 14 - Missouri Southern at Washburn*

*MIAA conference game

Murphysburg Treasure Hunt scheduled


(From Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc.)

Help us celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May at the second annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt, a race to solve riddles, uncover clues, and explore Joplin’s rich history. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026---rain or shine---in the west parking lot of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main Street.

Your host, Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc., has raised the bar this year by adding cash prizes for second and third place!







The event promises to take treasure seekers on an interactive adventure to find iconic historic sites, links to significant events and people, and hidden history stories in the Joplin metro area.

At the start of the event contestants will receive their first riddle to solve that will lead them to a landmark. Once they arrive at the correct location, they will find a QR code. Scanning the code will unlock their next clue that will take them further along the treasure trail. The race continues until someone solves all the clues in the correct order and reaches the final destination---thus claiming the $1,000 prize money! 

The second-place contestant will receive $750 and third-place contestant will receive $250.








The treasure hunt is open to participants of all ages. The entry fee is $35 per person.

REGISTER ONLINE: https://murphysburg.org/treasure-hunt/second-annual-murphysburg-treasure-hunt/. 

People can also pay in person on May 16 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot on the southeast corner of 6th and Joplin Avenue, west of City Hall.

For more information, contact Paula Callihan at Murphysburg@gmail.com or (417) 208-9376.