Joplin residents injured in collision on Black Cat Road

Two Joplin residents were injured in a collision 5:35 p.m. today on Black Cat Road two miles southwest of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Toyota Camry driven by a 32-year-old Joplin woman failed to yield while while making a left hand turn from a private lane and struck a 2023 Kia Forte driven by a 30-year-old Joplin man.

The Joplin man and passenger in his vehicle, a 31-year-old Joplin woman were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests June 20-21

Anthony O. Esquivel, 31, Kansas City, Clay County felony warrant for stealing, no valid license

Brenna H. Muldoon, 32, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated, failure to register motor vehicle. failure to yield

Ryan W. West, 34, Monett, possession of a controlled substance-fentanyl, driving while revoked, no insurance

Derek A. Myers, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain right half of roadway

Juan Ramon Galvin Yepez, 37, Dallas, Texas, Dallas County, Texas, felony warrant for assault, driving while intoxicated, drove wrong way on one-way street, no valid license

Ryan S. Thompson, 26, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, no insurance

Scotty L. McGaha, 56, Sheldon, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, failed to drive in a single lane

Savannah R. Warner, 18, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Bradley K. Allen, 51, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, speeding

Chris A. Lopez Caretto, 22, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign, no seat belt

Kathryn M. Trapp, 31, Springfield, driving while intoxicated 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 19-20

Jesse T. Baker, 31, Clever, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Daniel W. Teal, 57, Joplin, felony driving while revoked

Ransom J. Spicher, 57, Humansville, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony unlawful use of a weapon, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Gregorio Torres Serrano, 40, Webb City, driving while intoxicated with person under 17 in vehicle, no valid license, lane violation, driving without headlights, Diamond Police Department warrants for failure to appear on speeding and no valid license

Michael C. Patrick, 56, Branson, driving while intoxicated

William P. Garand, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended

Eduardo Martinez, 20, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Tavares D. Robinson, 33, Springfield, Christian County warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended

Ashton L. Caudill, 20, Springfield, driving while intoxicated

Mason L. Eddings, 20, Rogersville, driving while intoxicated

Pamela K. Nolan, 33, Marshfield, no driver's license

Highway Patrol Arrests June 18-19

Dianna M. Moore, 38, Springfield, Polk County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on non-support

Richard E. Dolney, 45, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance

Colton D. Douthard, 23, Branson, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, driving while suspended, no insurance, expired registration

Jenna L. Higgins, 22, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Christopher O. Cook, 38, Aurora, driving while intoxicated

Austin R. David, 30, Kirbyville, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, careless and imprudent driving, speeding, lane violation, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle

John L. Humiston, 65, Cape Fair, driving while intoxicated

Madison E. Davis, 46, Nevada, driving while intoxicated (drugs) with person less than 17 in vehicle, no license, open title, failed to signal, failed to make right turn as close as possible to right curb

Christopher M. McClimans, 54, Osceola, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane 

Carl Junction R-1 announces two head coaching assignments

(From Carl Junction Schools)

Carl Junction Schools is proud to announce two new head coaching appointments for Bulldog Athletics!

Joey Ballard has been named the next Head Baseball Coach, and Corey Clingan has been named the next Head Boys Golf Coach.

Coach Ballard brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a passion for developing student-athletes to our baseball program. A standout multi-sport athlete from Muskogee, Oklahoma, he played both football and baseball at Missouri Southern, earning induction into the Missouri Southern Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Elite 11 in 2022.

His coaching career has included stops at Jasper High School and Joplin Schools before joining Carl Junction three years ago. During his time as a Bulldog, Coach Ballard has served in multiple educational roles while coaching football and helping lead our baseball program as Head Freshman Coach and Varsity/JV Assistant. This fall, he will begin teaching at Carl Junction Junior High while taking the reins of the Bulldog Baseball program.

Coach Clingan is a proud Carl Junction graduate who starred on the golf course as a Bulldog before continuing his playing career at Missouri Southern State University.

His coaching career began as the Head Boys Golf Coach at Sarcoxie High School before returning to Carl Junction. Entering his 17th year in education and his 15th year at Carl Junction Schools, Coach Clingan has served as Head Girls Golf Coach since 2012 and will now also lead the Boys Golf program. He has guided the Lady Bulldogs to more than 35 tournament championships, 24 state qualifiers, four All-State selections, and multiple conference, district, and sectional championships.

Please join us in congratulating Coaches Ballard and Clingan on these well-deserved opportunities. We look forward to the future of Bulldog Baseball and Bulldog Golf under their leadership!

Mosquito spraying scheduled next week in Carthage

(From the City of Carthage)

The City of Carthage will conduct mosquito spraying across the city next week, from Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th. 

Spraying will take place in the evening on each neighborhood’s regular trash pickup day, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and midnight.

Residents are advised to turn off attic or window fans when the sprayer is in their immediate area. While the spray is not harmful to humans or animals, the city aims to avoid spraying near people who are walking or jogging. 

In the event of rain on a scheduled spraying day, the process will be rescheduled for the following week

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Bryce Allen Frickenschmidt, 39, Lamar, and Tiffany Larae Cun-
ningham, 39, Lamar

Jacob Douglas Morrison, 22, Lamar, and Kseniia Ponomorova, 21, Lamar

Benjamin William Andre., 37, Lamar, and Jessica Michele Rickert, 34, Lamar.