Dead man found under Main Street bridge identified

(From the Joplin Police Department)

UPDATE: deceased identified as Alan D Jaques, 56, of Joplin.

On October 30, 10:29 AM, the Joplin Police Department responded to a report of a deceased, clothed, male underneath the Main Street bridge, south of Murphy Boulevard and adjacent to the railroad tracks. A pedestrian-passerby observed the body and reported it.

There are no indications consistent with a train-pedestrian accident.

Details will be forthcoming as they are available.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests October 30-31

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Nita K. Joy, 52, Port Arthur, Texas
Dennis C. Peters, 52, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Cody J. Guentz, 25, Ridgedale

MSSU activities for November 2-7

(From Southern News Service)

The Southern Symphony Orchestra will present “La Musica Espanola” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University.

Under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Macomber, the orchestra will be joined by classical guitarist Robert Gruca as they spotlight the music of Spain. The program will feature Manuel de Falla’s concert suite from “El Armor Brujo,” Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Concerto de Aranjuez” for guitar and orchestra, and Bizet’s “Carmen Symphony.”

Gruca has toured the United States and Europe with the Cleveland Orchestra and has earned several prizes in national guitar competitions. He teaches at the Cleveland Music School Settlement and started the first Suzuki guitar program in northeast Ohio in 2013.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Other campus events planned next week include a day for December graduates to prepare for commencement, a personal presentation about flamenco dancing and screenings of the film “Pixels.”

Monday, Nov. 2

Grocery Bingo: Noon, Lion’s Den. Students can play for a chance to win a bag of groceries courtesy of the Campus Activities Board.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

“The Sea Inside”: 7 p.m., Cornell Auditorium in Plaster Hall. Javier Bardem stars a Ramon Sampredo, a Spaniard who fought a 30-year campaign for the right to end his life with dignity. Rated PG-13.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Grad Expo: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center. A variety of departments and vendors will be available to help seniors prepare for the upcoming commencement ceremonies.

Thursday, Nov. 5

National Doughnut Day: 8 a.m., Lion’s Den. Come celebrate and enjoy a doughnut, while supplies last.

“Discovering ‘Duende’ – Flamenco: 11 a.m., Phelps Theatre in Billingsly Student Center. Dr. Joy Dworkin, chair of the English and Philosophy Department will offer a personal presentation about her connection with flamenco dancing.

“Pixels”: 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., Phelps Theatre. Former video-game champs must save the world when aliens take the form of arcade characters and attack Earth. Rated PG-13.

Friday, Nov. 6

“Pixels”: 6:30 p.m., Phelps Theatre.

“La Musica Espanola”: 7:30 p.m., Taylor Performing Arts Center. The orchestra will be joined by classical guitarist Robert Gruca.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Cross Country NCAA Central Regional Championship: 10 a.m., Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex.

Football vs. Fort Hays State: 3 p.m., Fred G. Hughes Stadium.

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Jennifer J. Huff vs. Sammy D. Huff
Luke A. Vincent vs. Charity D. Vincent
Tara N. Stinson vs. Thomas C. Stinson
Landon A. Fenimore vs. Kristen D. Fenimore
Robert M. Shaw vs. Sharon D. Shaw
Luke A. McWilliams vs. Jessica L. McWilliams
Todd L. Hill vs. Cande M. Hill

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Newton County Circuit Court:

Gina Lynn Girdner vs. Eric Lee Girdner
Lisa J. Sargent vs. Joshua D. Sargent
Amanda Jo Dunkle vs. Ryan Scott Dunkle
Holly E. Drake vs. Derek E. Drake

Joplin Police Department Arrests October 29-30

10/29/2015 1740
JAZMIN DINORA FOWLER
1007 N International Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 18 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/29/2015 1740
PAIGE LEANN BONHAM
811 S Pennsylvania Ave, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 42 817 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT

10/29/2015 1740
JAMES MICHAEL MORRIS
503 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 41 817 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 398.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/29/2015 1815
JASON ALLEN ROBINSON
15009633 11319 Hwy Ff, A11 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 40 11570 HWY FF 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

10/29/2015 1945 
MITZI ANN TERRY 
137 S School GOODMAN, MO 64843 
WF 42 3222 S HEARNES BLVD 0.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

/29/2015 2252
BRADLEY ALEN WINDLE
1809 S Minnesota Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 41 549 E 18TH ST/S MISSOURI AVE 250.00
2 1 CROSSING AT CERTAIN PLACES PROHIBITED OR CROSSING DIAGONALLY
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

10/30/2015 0000
ANTHONY WAYNE BOYER
2807 E 16th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 2807 E 16TH ST 376.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

10/30/2015 0055
WILLIAM ALLEN FUQUA
1806 S Picher Ave, BLK JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 20 2948 E 32ND ST/S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

10/30/2015 0359
GLAINE ANNA HIJOE-LOPEZ
1010 Clinton St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
BF 29 649 W 7TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

Dead man found under Joplin Main Street Bridge

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On October 30, 10:29 AM, the Joplin Police Department responded to a report of a deceased, clothed, male underneath the Main Street Bridge, north of F Street and adjacent to the railroad tracks. 

A pedestrian-passerby observed the body and reported it. There are no indications consistent with a train-pedestrian accident. 

Details will be forthcoming as they are available.

Update # 1 The death investigation continues. An autopsy is to be performed:the date of which is yet to be determined. The deceased has not yet been identified. More details will be released as they become available. 

Joplin man airlifted to Springfield Mercy after two-vehicle accident

A Joplin man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 6:45 a.m. today on MO 96 at CR 270 two miles north of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Chevrolet pickup driven by Luis W. Plaza-Rodriguez, 39, Joplin, failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of MO 96 and CR 270 and pulled into the path of a 1996 Ford L9000 dump truck driven by Lewis S. Boan, 54, Neosho.

Plaza-Rodriguez was airlifted to Mercy Hospital Springfield, where he was treated for serious injuries.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests October 29-30

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Dustin J. Hefley, 35, Bentonville, Arkansas
Maverick Orlando, 21, Neosho
Ricardo Munez, 31, Carthage
Andrew Eutsler, 37, Marionville

New student programs to air on KGCS

(From Southern News Service)

A new interview program called “KGCS Campus Talk” will debut at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

The program features interviews conducted by students taking the Professional Interviewing class in the Communication Department.

Guests on the first broadcast will include Assistant Professor of Communication Shanna Slavings, assistant professor communication; Denver Johnson, head football coach; and Dr. Conrad Gubera, professor of sociology.

The 30-minute program will be immediately followed by a second installment of “KGCS Campus Talk,” this one featuring Director of Recreational Services Stephen Benfield; Taylor Best, a student member of the public relations group Purpose; and Jesse Walls, a student member of the LARP Craft club.

The programs will air again at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, and 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.

“This type of hands-on learning is a valuable experience for students,” says Judy Stiles, course instructor and general manager of KGCS-TV.

KGCS programming may be seen over the air on digital channel 22 on regional cable television systems. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Crossroads Interchange open for traffic

(From MODOT)

Traffic Alert:

Crossroads Interchange at I-44/I-49 & Prigmor Avenue OPEN to Traffic

Where: I-44/I-49 at Prigmor Avenue (Jasper County Route 190) near the Crossroads Business and Distribution Park east of Joplin When: At 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31 What: The new bridge and interchange over I-44/I-49 at Prigmor Road (Jasper County Route 190) is OPEN to traffic Note: Ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, at Prigmor Avenue & Apple Road.

Joplin Police Department Arrests October 27-29

10/27/2015 0010
DAKOTA JACK HUTCHISON-WILES
2107 County Lane CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 23 11570 HIGHWAY FF 189.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

10/27/2015 0100
RYAN ANDREW MERONEY
731 S Saint Charles JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 21 2949 E 15TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/27/2015 0410
DANNY RAY COOK
2658 N Devonwood Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

10/27/2015 0518
SHANNON KEITH FORKNER
15009529 1729 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 40 1729 S GRAND AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/27/2015 0800
JAMES A HEMPHILL
4927 Elanor Ln JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 58 303 E 3RD ST 48.50
1 1 COMMIT

10/27/2015 1454
KATHERINE YVONNE CULLUM
2860 S Kodiak Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 54 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

10/27/2015 1340
DOUGLAS LEE BICKETT
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 800 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

10/27/2015 1520
MARIA C HAWKINS
WF 35 2209 S BIRD AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

10/27/2015 1815
VIRGIL E TARTER
11461 S 584 Road MIAMI, OK 74354-0000
WM 53 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/27/2015 2300
CHRISTOPHER EUGENE NEAGLES
729 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 37 531 W 8TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 0.00
1 1 BICYCLES - LAMPS AND REFLECTORS

10/27/2015 2343
GEORGE ANTHONY GEDDIE
1611 Oddfellow CONROA, TX 77301
WM 39 530 N MAIDEN LN 0.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS
2 1 SAFE KEEP

10/28/2015 0050
JOSEPH PAUL JOHNSON
1102 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 52 1807- 1 E CAMPBELL PKWY 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/28/2015 0229
BRIAN J WHITE
1710 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 1710 S GRAND AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/28/2015 0507
JOSHUA ADAM CHARLES SIGLER
912 N Ballpark Rd, 25 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 34 231 W 20TH ST/S WALL AVE 0.00
1 1 TRAFFIC SIGNALS- FLASHING RED
2 1 FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE

10/28/2015 0900
KODY BRIAN MERRILL
1324 Benton Ave NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 30 303 E 3RD ST 172.00
1 1 COMMIT

10/28/2015 1251
SKYLER CLINTON ELSEY
823 W 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 2623 E 7TH ST 0.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

10/28/2015 1224
JAMES PATRICK RICE
1912 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 57 303 E 3RD ST 250.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/28/2015 1444
BONNIE LYNN ZAMORA
WF 37 303 E 3RD ST 351.50 16137 WENTWORTH, MO 64873
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

10/28/2015 1336
GEORGIA R MCCUMBER
128 S Wall Ave, 2M JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 72 128- 2 S WALL AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

10/28/2015 1745
STEVEN ERIC COOK
1210 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 34 1210 S GRAND AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/28/2015 1852
BAILEY M SCHMITT
1007 N International Ave, MOPIN #4 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 18 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/28/2015 1820
MATTHEW SULLIVAN WOOLDRIDGE
2610 E 14th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 1349 E 3RD ST/S COMINGO AVE 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

10/28/2015 2050
LACRESHA L POWELL
2201 S Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
BF 29 2911 W 14TH ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

10/28/2015 2259
JOSHUA CARTER GALLIMORE
730 S Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 730 N SERGEANT AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/29/2015 0030 
KIMBERLY ANN COLE 
520 West E Street JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WF 50 1400- BLK S OHIO AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

10/29/2015 0050
JEFFREY ARTHUR TANNEY
203 N Joplin Ave, 4 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 300- BLK E 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

10/29/2015 0415
JACE BRAIDEN DOUBET
7990 County Lane 287 CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WM 17 2149 E 3RD ST/S FOREST AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

10/29/2015 0415
ANDREW JAMES TATE
120 S Highland Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 17 2149 E 3RD ST/S FOREST AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

10/29/2015 0329 
BAILEY LEIGH-ANN SEELY 
2407 S Outer Rd, 175 JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WF 19 4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

Diamond woman injured in one-vehicle accident

A Diamond woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 11:10 p.m. Tuesday on Panda Road, one mile east of Diamond.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Judy M. Scott, 62, Diamond, struck a utility pole.

Scott was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin residents injured in one-vehicle crash at Loma Linda

Two Joplin residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 12:15 p.m. today on Loma Linda Lane in Loma Linda.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Ford Explorer driven by Timothy W. Scroggins, 23, Joplin, ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned, striking a tree. Scroggins was ejected.

Scroggins and a passenger, Kalley M. Creollo, 23, Joplin, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests October 28-29

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Cayla C. Velez, 25, Bois D'Arc
Mario C. Casas, 35, Springfield
Apolinar Santos, 27, Springfield
Taylor L. Burns, 27, Springfield
Richard M. Hatfield, 54, Neosho
Heather D. Miller, 48, Springfield
Emily A. Allen-Gannaway, 27, Springfield
Samuel L. Hyde, 34, Pierce City
Keith E. Reynolds, 22, Springfield
Mark E. Levitzky, 27, Springfield

Seventy-four MSSU students inducted into Alpha Chi

(From Southern News Service)

A total of 74 students accepted the invitation to join Alpha Chi during an induction ceremony held Oct. 25 at Missouri Southern State University.

The induction ceremony included welcome remarks and an introduction by Dr. Wendy McGrane, assistant vice president for academic affairs, and an address by Dr. Paula Carson, provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Faculty members taking part in the ceremony included Dr. Wendy McGrane and Dr. Michael Garoutte, chapter sponsors; Dr. James E. Lile, assistant sponsor; and Mrs. Kelly E. Wilson and Dr. Richard Miller, ex officio.

The coeducational society promotes and honors academic excellence and exemplary character among college a nd university students. Its name derives from the initial letters of the Greek words Aletheia, meaning truth, and Xarakter, meaning character.

To be eligible for the organization, juniors or seniors must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or above. Each inductee receives a recognition pin and a membership certificate.

Alpha Chi has existed since 1922 and has been affiliated with the Association of College Honor Societies since 1955.

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Alpha Chi Inductees
October 25, 2015
Missouri Southern State University

ARKANSAS
GentryHeidi Migliori

KANSAS
Baxter SpringsKaitlyn Schwabenlander

FarlingtonEmma Gilion

Fort ScottZadok Self

Independence
Macy Blankenship

LaCygne
Ashley Abeyta

RivertonDanae Randol

KENTUCKY
Elizabethtown
Tamara Harp

MISSOURI
AdrianCassidy Chastain

AlbaBrittany Larery Lane

AndersonCarlene Nichols

Blue SpringsCourtney Paxton

Carl JunctionRachel Nutt

CarthageLindsey Conner
Rachel Gonzalez
Jacqueline Lopez
Stacy Smith

CassvilleJessica Ball
Alicia Heston
Angela Heston

DiamondMelina Bandy
Adam Spencer

Garden CityAmy King

Golden CityCinnamon Feezell

JoplinMorgan August
Evan Bass
Andrew Buckner
Coby Clark
Kimberly Dodson
Sadie Flood
Blair Freed
Benjamin Grant
Caleb House
Rokey Jammeh
Allison Kean
Ashleigh Long
Samantha Mahurin
John Nguyen
(Abijah) Blake Overman
Tori Page
George Richardson
Rhiannon Risesenmy
Olivia Ross
Jessica Sangale
Kaylin Schatzer
Joy Shephard
Cori Smith
Dana Stiles
Garrett Ward
Madison Willey (Vice)

MonettEmily Brewer

Mountain GroveTatum Flint

Neosho
Forrest Bunter
Emily Hoover
Asia Mahan
Rose Peacock
Mattison Reed

NevadaCory Kerbs

Oronogo
Megan Dotson

Pleasant HopeBailey Hinkle

SarcoxieCallie Aleshire

Sarcoxie
Timothy Arr
Kandace Eck

SheldonCathryn Anderson
Elisabeth Anderson

SpringfieldKayla Bartelsmeyer
April Roper

Webb CityBrecklyn Brouwer
Travis Lewis
Ashley Pearce
Benjamin Starkey
Haley Waack

OKLAHOMA
MiamiDavid Ingham

Ponca CitySierra Gray

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Race Michael Kastl, 20, Fort Scott, Kansas, and Devonn Randale Grillot, 20, Fort Scott, Kansas

Allen Rivers Bulger, 30, Carterville, and Amy Darlene Moore, 34, Webb City

Benjamin Joseph West, 38, Carthage, and Lucinda Cathleen Oxford, 43, Carthage

Jason Lee Ochs, 33, Joplin, and Gretchen Alice A. Nicholas, 25, Joplin

Dennis Wayne Barlow, 47, Joplin, and Beverly Dawn Davis, 35, Joplin

Timothy Ray Johnson, 42, Joplin, and Jordana Kae Whisenhunt, 31, Carl Junction

Gregory Scott Chalker, 44, Parsons, Kansas, and Cindy Rachele Ray, 47, Parsons, Kansas

Brandon Lee Yeager, 33, Glenpool, Oklahoma, and Megan Celeste Hayes, 27, Glenpool, Oklahoma

George Levi Thornton, 50, Joplin, and Christopher Bain Pistole, 50, Joplin

Joshua Scott Dresslaer, 27, Carterville, and Jennifer Kay Webb, 29, Carterville

Seth Ellis Matthews, 22, Joplin, and Megan Deanne Detter, 20, Joplin

Virgil Eugene Overfelt, 53, Joplin, and Carol Ann Leenders, 49, Carthage

Rusty Dale Lee, 32, Carthage, and Chelsea Renea Montgomery, 26, Carthage

Yainer Isaac Oviedo, 21, Webb City, and Hannah Linn Houdyshell, 26, Webb City

Keenan Ryan Cabral-Bias, 24, Neodesha, Kansas, and Rachel Richins, 22, Joplin

Ilia Arefiev, 32, Joplin, and Tara Jacqueline Atherton, 31, Joplin

Stephen Michael Jennings, 26, Carthage, and Meagan Elizabeth Greenstreet, 24, Carthage

Wes Michael Simmons, 27, Oronogo, and Morgan Anne Shumny, 24, Oronogo

Robert Earl Hamm Jr., 52, Carthage, and Gena Gaye Carter, 49, Carthage

Curtis Austin Parrish, 38, Carl Junction, and Jennifer Suzanne Wooldridge, 35, Carthage

Joshua Edwin Parcell, 37, Carthage, and Amanda D. Johnson, 36, Carthage

Kaleb Michael Cobb, 20, Joplin, and Brittany Ann Marie Russell, 18, Joplin

Michael Patrick Williams, 26, Marlow, Oklahoma, and Timi Savannah Marzean, 26, Marlow, Oklahoma

Michael William VanTrease, 26, Joplin, and Felicia Lynn Anderson, 24, Joplin

Joseph Paul Katzfey, 28, Carthage, and Amanda Kae Stevenson, 27, Carthage

Jared Andrew McDaniel, 28, Joplin, and Krystal Dawn Merrill, 21, Joplin

Isaac Jacob Hopton, 27, Kansas City, and Annalyn Pega Silvan, 28, Kansas City

Jordan Tyler Flenniken, 24, Carthage, and Elizabeth Ann Williams, 25, Carthage

Colby Christopher Ogden, 43, Joplin, and Heather LaDawn Hoopes, 36, Joplin

Colten Cade Marti, 32, Joplin, and Jennifer Claire Marti, 27, Joplin

Dominique Simpson, 23, Conway, Arkansas, and Chelsea Lauren Marshall, 25, Purdy

Bradley Gene Johnson, 62, Dewey, Oklahoma, and Karen Louise Stephens, 62, Dewey, Oklahoma

Michael Loren Hartung, 36, Granby, and Jennifer Anne Hickman, 35, Granby

Ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for Crossroads Interchange

(From MODOT)

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned to mark the end of construction of the new interchange at I-44/I-49 & Prigmor Avenue (Jasper Co. Road 190) near Joplin.

The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, November 2 at the northeast corner of Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) and Apple Road in Joplin.

The interchange is east of Exit 11 on I-44/I-49 (where I-49 splits off from I-44 and turns south toward Arkansas) and provides direct access to the Crossroads Business and Distribution Park.

The $8.6 million project, a partnership with Jasper County, City of Duenweg, City of Joplin and the Crossroads Business and Distribution Park, features a new bridge over the interstate, replacing the former one at Prigmor Avenue, with single-lane roundabouts at either end of the bridge.

Project Background:

• Built interchange at Prigmor Avenue (Jasper County Road 190) over I-44/I-49 with ramps
connecting to the interstate

• Built roundabouts on each end of bridge over I-44/I-49 to connect ramps to Prigmor Avenue

• Resurfaced and added two foot shoulders on Prigmor Avenue between new interchange and 7th Street (Route 66) to the north

• Prime Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., Columbia

• Total Project Cost: $8.6 million

• Completion Date: November 1, 2015

• Partnership Project: Jasper County, City of Duenweg, City of Joplin, Crossroads Business and Distribution Park

Nancy Hughes devotion: Like a child

Key Scripture:

“And he said: ‘I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’” Matthew 18:3 (NIV)


Devotion:

We could all see it coming. My son-in-law had only seconds before said “Nothing good is going to come from this” as we all watched through the window as seven year old Jude built a ramp out of boards and a card table and then ran to get his bike.

Oh, he had a helmet on but that did nothing to protect the rest of his body as he raced up the makeshift ramp and immediately fell off the side. He hopped up and gave us all a thumbs up but quickly grabbed his left wrist.

His mom and dad immediately checked him out but he reassured them that he was just fine and it only hurt a little. However the next day, the wrist hurt even more and he was unable to move it without a quick intake of breath and a grimace of pain.

I volunteered to take him to the doctor since both parents were working. I was not at all surprised that, after an examination, the doctor wrote an order for an x-ray.

Jude was very concerned about what the outcome might be. “I start flag football on Saturday, Grandma,” he said. I’ve waited all my life (7 years) to play football and if it’s broken, I can’t play!”
I took him by his unhurt hand as we walked into the hospital to the x-ray department. “Jude, God knows that you have waited to play football ‘all your life.’ Maybe it’s just a sprain or it’s jammed. I am going to pray right this minute that it’s not broken.”

He glanced up at me. “You are just NOW praying, Grandma? I’ve been praying since I fell on it yesterday.” Ouch.

When did I forget that I needed to become like a little child before my Father as today’s Key Scripture says? I confess that I worried about his arm. I pictured the worst that could be wrong, like a major fracture and surgery. But I did not pray about it until I heard the fear in my grandson’s voice that his wrist might be broken.

How about you? When faced with a situation that could possibly have a bad outcome, do you do what Jude did and pray immediately? Or do you worry, become anxious and picture the worst BEFORE you pray – like I did?

“Become like little children.” That’s my encouragement for all of us. When something happens, right then is the time to pray. Not as an afterthought. Not if all else fails. Nope. Pray immediately. Our faithful Father hears and He answers.

Jude did not have a break. As we climbed in my car, I turned around to see Jude, hands together and eyes looking upward as he thanked the Lord for His answer.

Lord, please help me to be like this little child Jude.


My Prayer for Today:

Father, I desire to be as a little child and trust you completely with everything in my life. May I always react first with prayer. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.


Reflection:

What is your immediate response to a tough situation? Panic or prayer?


Application:

Journal situations or problems you have had for the last month and beside each one write your first response: prayer or panic.

If you wrote “panic” beside any of them, determine whether or not that helped resolve the situation. Then decide that your first response from now on will be prayer.


Power Verses:

Matthew 18:3 (NIV) “And he said: ‘I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’”


Psalm 107:28 (NIV) “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress.”


Philippians 4:6 (NIV) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

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Nancy Hughes' children's book, There's a Deer in the Forest, is available by clicking on the picture below.

Crowder College weekly update

(From Crowder College)

Academic Information

·         It is time to plan for Spring 2016 enrollment! Be sure to make an appointment with your advisor to see what you need to take to finish your degree. Priority enrollment begins November 9. Check out the courses available at: https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next

·         Fall 2015 Graduation ceremony will be held December 12, at 10am, in Bob Sneller Gymnasium. Congratulations graduates!

Roughrider Student Activities

·         Homecoming events sponsored by Campus Life, Nov. 4 & 5. Home opener basketball game at 6pm. Elections for King & Queen will be Nov. 3-4, 10am-3pm, in Wright Conference Center. Dance is from 8pm-midnight, Nov. 5, in Wright Conference Center where the King & Queen will be crowned. More information to follow.

·         Applications for students to apply for the annual Giving Tree will be available Nov. 1-15. Details will be emailed to students through their campus email Nov. 1.

·         Tickets for the Hunger Games – Mockingjay Finale, are on sale daily in the Student Center, noon-1pm. Tickets are $10 to the show at B&B Theatres, Neosho. All proceeds go to the Giving Tree fund.

Roughrider Athletics

·         Roughrider Soccer closed out the season with a loss to St. Louis, 1-2. For the complete season schedule go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/schedule

·         The Roughrider Women’s Basketball team will play Oct 30-31 in Harrison, AR, 5:30pm & 12pm, respectively. Season opener is at home on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6pm. For a complete schedule go to:http://crowderathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/schedule

Campus Community Events

·         Crowder Technical Education Center Open House - October 29, 5-7pm. Tours showcasing the programs available in the Tech Center will be available. The SkillsUSA students will also be selling chili for $5 per ticket (includes chili and toppings with drink) to help defray expenses of state and national competitions. This event is open to the community. For more information call 417-455-5650.

·         Naming and dedication ceremony for the Dell Reed Technical Education Center will be held Friday, Oct. 30, at 1pm. Dr. Reed was the 3^rd president of Crowder College. This event is open to the public.

·         Friends of Lee Library’s Guest Speaker Series upcoming speakers:

o   Kay Hively, local historian and columnist, will speak on local Civil War battles, Oct. 27, 2015, 2-3:30 pm

o   Tom Higdon, local historian, will present on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 2015, 2-3:30 pm

·         Transport Training will host the Region 4 National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools, Oct. 29-30. For more information contact: DarrinPfeifly@Crowder.edu or call 417-455-5404.

Foundation Events

·         The 13^th Annual Festival of Wreaths, Nov. 17, 2015, opens at 4pm, in the Elsie Plaster Community Center. Go to: http://501auctions.com/festivalofwreaths2015 to see all the wonderful donations available. For more information or call 417-455-5646.

Public input sought on Joplin historic preservation plan

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin Historic Preservation Commission will be hosting a Public Meeting from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, in the City Council Chambers on the fifth floor of City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to solicit public opinion on the City of Joplin’s Historic Preservation Plan.

The City is currently in the process of updating this plan, which was first written in 1991 and has not since been updated. The selected consulting firm, Heritage Strategies, will facilitate conversation surrounding preservation issues within the City of Joplin. Public input is integral in the process of planning for the preservation of our historic places and stories, so participation from citizens is of special importance.

Questions or comments may be directed to:

City of Joplin
ATTN: Taylor Cunningham
602 S. Main St.
Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: (417) 624-0820 Ext. 511
Fax: (417) 625-4738
E-mail: TCunning@joplinmo.org

Anderson woman injured in two-vehicle crash

An Anderson woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 10:35 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 76, three miles west of Anderson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1993 Honda Civic driven by Carolyn M. McElley, 71, Anderson, turned left into the path of a 2006 Ford F150 driven by Christina K. Reiter, 54, Anderson.

Reiter was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Woman injured in three-vehicle accident near Carl Junction

An Asbury woman was injured in a three-vehicle accident 3:22 p.m. Monday on MO 171, two miles north of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1995 Ford F250 driven by Chase W. Plummer, 16, Carl Junction, failed to yield while crossing MO 171. A 2009 Honda Pilot driven by Rhonda D. Hittle, 62, Asbury, struck the Plummer vehicle in the rear. Debris from the crash struck a 2004 Infiniti G35 driven by Sterling C. Dunn, 21, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Hittle was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin Police Department Arrests October 26-27

10/26/2015 1030
THEODOSA DAWN KHAN
218 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
249 E 12TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WF 26 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT

10/26/2015 1131
WILLIAM TURNINGROBE
102 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 38 102 N BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/26/2015 1734
CHAD DONAVAN WILLIS
3517 E Bakers Branch Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 51 16TH STREET / MAIDEN LANE 0.00
1 1 DISPLAY OF STATE PLATES

10/26/2015 1716
MARK EARNEST MALAN
00 5th St CARL JUNCTION, MO 64801
WM 45 1600 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

10/26/2015 1851
DUSTIN MICHAEL JORDAN
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 749 W 7TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 648.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

10/26/2015 2030
DANYUL RAY KIDWELL
205 N Earl PURCELL, MO 64857
WM 24 1600 E 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/26/2015 2230
LEVIATHON LEE DIPMAN
1120 N Clay NEVADA, MO 64772
WM 24 3000 E 3RD ST/S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

10/26/2015 2150
JOHN ALFRED CLAYTON Jr
2910 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 49 2910 S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/26/2015 1815
MARY K WISSEL
215 N Maple Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 45 215 N MAPLE AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

10/26/2015 2006
SLADE DARIN RAY
3600 N Range Line Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 24 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

10/27/2015 0010
DAKOTA JACK HUTCHISON-WILES
2107 County Lane CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 23 11570 HIGHWAY FF 189.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

10/27/2015 0141
NICHOLAS JOHN TUINSTRA
2201 S Annie Baxter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 26 131 W 15TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 ROBBERY 2ND DEGREE
2 1 RESISTING ARREST BY FLEEING-CREATE SUBST RISK SER INJ/DEATH

10/27/2015 0410
DANNY RAY COOK
2658 N Devonwood Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

10/27/2015 0518
SHANNON KEITH FORKNER
1729 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 40 1729 S GRAND AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/27/2015 0410
CODY JONES
570 Richter Rd BOURBON, MO
WM 24 4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 0.00
1 1 ASSAULT DOMESTIC 2ND DEGREE

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

10/23/2015 1200
KIMBERLEA D JAY
2105 S Bird Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 32 2105 S BIRD AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/23/2015 1200
DAVID PAUL WICKMAN
2105 S Bird Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 30 2105 S BIRD AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/23/2015 1030
ZACHARY DAVID MILLER
925 S Chestnut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 296.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/23/2015 1342 
JOB IVAN CAMP-SARINANA 
511 Mower St DUENWEG, MO 64801 
WM 29 3913 ARBOR RD 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

10/23/2015 1543
MELISSA LEANN GARNER
3014 Silver Creek Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 46 303 E 3RD ST 250.00
1 1 OTHER CITY WARRANT

10/23/2015 1705
NATHAN DAVID ALKIRE
813 S Chestnut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 432 E 7TH ST/S GRAND AVE 98.50
1 1 COMMIT

10/23/2015 1710
ASHLEY GAIL BLAIR
603 Cherry St CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WF 29 2029 S EMPIRE AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

10/23/2015 1730
DALE ALLEN HILL
2025 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 56 2025 S PORTER AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/23/2015 1730
SHANIYA S HAYNES
4865 Elm Rd REEDS, MO 64859
BF 19 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT

10/23/2015 2040
DONALD EUGENE VARNER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 51 609 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/23/2015 2255
WILLIAM KENTA RICHARDSON
323 S St Charles Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1431 E BROADWAY ST/N MCKEE AVE
BM 38 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

10/23/2015 2246
JOSEPH GLEEN SUTTON
928 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 928 S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/23/2015 2242
CURTIS MICHAEL COOLEY
3470 S Elmview, E SPRINGIELD, MO 64896
WM 61 2218 W 32ND ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

10/23/2015 2350
DA`QUIA LAMONTE` HILL
1022 W 2nd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 21 149 E 4TH ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

10/23/2015 1047
ASHLEY DAWN KELSO
2614 S Indiana Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 23 510 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

10/24/2015 0110
RUTH ANN LOOMIS
1101 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 49 1101 S JACKSON AVE 0.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/24/2015 0140
KYLE WILLIAM HANCE
806 S Pennsylvania Ave, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
249 E 9TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WM 21 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/24/2015 0230
STEVEN PAUL SMITH
27319 Hummingbird Ln, 103 CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WM 23 231 W 17TH ST/S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/24/2015 0400
ROBERT DAVID CASTRO
1317 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 29 1317 S PEARL AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/24/2015 0725
JUSTIN WADE SLAIGHT
206 E 2nd LAMAR, MO 64759
WM 34 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/24/2015 0843
MOSES MICHAEL RAMSEY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 25 2212 E 8TH ST 500.00
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/24/2015 1637
JONATHAN LELAND LEWIS
2013 E Highlander Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 25 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

10/24/2015 1637
RACHEL ANN SIDENSTRICKER
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 24 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

10/24/2015 1659
RACHEL D SELLARS
6785 Beef Branch Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 36 303 E 3RD ST 246.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

10/24/2015 1844
IVY DEWAYNE IVERSON
301 N Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 24 301 N MOFFET AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/24/2015 2006
DOUGLAS LEE BICKETT
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 1402 S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

10/24/2015 2025
CODY ALAN ELIJAH COFFMAN
605 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 25 101 N RANGE LINE RD 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

10/24/2015 2134
DAVID ROY FINK
5737 Jute Rd SENECA, MO 64865
WM 38 1502- B1 S MICHIGAN AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

10/24/2015 2212
KERI DENISE DANIELS
1330 Budlong, 23 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 31 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/24/2015 2215
LYNNETTE CRYSTAL BOND
1605 S Minnesota Ave, 6 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 42 1149 W 17TH ST/S PICHER AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/24/2015 2246
DALLAS RAY MESSICK
1428 E Market St DIAMOND, MO 64840
WM 18 303 E 3RD ST 250.00
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

10/24/2015 2341
BRENDAN PATRICK BAILEY
5956 Crescent Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 29 100 E 34TH ST/S HEARNES BLVD 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

10/24/2015 2325
BOBBY JOE THORNSBROUGH
115 N Cox Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 100 E 34TH ST/S HEARNES BLVD 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
2 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

10/24/2015 2311 
VINOD KUMAR GOPALAKRISHNAN 
816 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 42 1111 N MAIN ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

10/24/2015 2244
ROCKY LOUIS SMITH
1945 4 St, NE 11 HAVRE, MT 59501
WM 22 11570 HWY FF 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY
2 1 ASSAULT - CITY
3 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

10/25/2015 0110
KODY DALTON RECTOR
206 N Connor Ave, G JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 23 131 W 5TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

10/25/2015 0100
RUSHLYNN PARANG
3407 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 19 1111 N MAIN ST 162.00
1 1 COMMIT

10/25/2015 0201
WILLY SHANNON REED
820 E Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801
249 E 8TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WM 39 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

10/25/2015 0140 
ROSS COLTON SNYDER 
1446 Olathe Ln GRANDVIEW, MO 64844 
WM 27 1111 N MAIN ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

10/25/2015 0221 
BRANDI JO WILSON 
17757 Falcon NEOSHO, MO 64850 
WF 31 2315 W 7TH ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

10/25/2015 0415
MARCUS S PARSLEY
304 S Forest Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 409 S BROWNELL AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/25/2015 1154
CHRISTINE DAWN LAMBERTH
WF 36 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
2512 Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 LARCENY

10/25/2015 1530
JACOB MARTEN FOLKERTS
3360 S Delaware SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
WM 32 CUNNINGHAM PARK 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

10/25/2015 1730
HILLARY OTIENO WATOYI
2010 East 8th St Apt C JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 29 212 W 8TH ST 150.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

10/25/2015 1752
DARREN ROY SPROUSE
2190 S Coyote Dr, 04 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

10/25/2015 1913
SUMMER D CLIFTON
204 S Oliver Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1549 E CENTRAL ST/N ST LOUIS AVE
WF 38 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

10/25/2015 1930
MICHAEL ODELL MARTIN Jr
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 45 749 W 8TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/25/2015 1948
MARK STEVEN TRAMMEL
914 S Pennsylvania Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 57 531 W 8TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/25/2015 2156
SHANNON RAY BARTLETT
3504 Ruby Way JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 41 3504 S RUBY WAY 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

10/25/2015 2050
TIMOTHY W LEATHERWOOD
1216 I-30 West GREENVILLE, TX 75402
WM 56 100 E MERCY WAY 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
2 1 PROHIBITED CONDUCT GENERALLY- COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

10/25/2015 2030
JENNIFER GRACE LYNCH
1221 Iowa JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 39 831 W 1ST ST/N CONNOR AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

Three arrested for DWI during weekend checkpoint

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On Saturday October 24th, 2015 the Joplin Police Department along with members of the Southwest Missouri DWI Task Force and the support of MADD hosted DWI checkpoints at 34th and Hearnes and at 1100 N. Main

The goals of the checkpoint were to:

1. Detect and apprehend impaired drivers
2. Raise Awareness to the dangers of Driving while intoxicated or impaired.
3. Encourage people to plan events and alternate transportation accordingly.

The checkpoints were in service from 9:20 pm to 2:00 am Sunday morning. One thousand six hundred forty-six drivers were contacted; 42 field sobriety tests were conducted on subjects

3 -DWI’s
38 -total tickets
36 -warnings
1 –felony warrant
3 –possession of marijuana
9 -total arrests

This checkpoint was funded through a grant provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety Division.

Wheaton man charged with DWI following head-on crash near Fairview

A Wheaton man was charged with driving with intoxicated following a head-on collision 8:30 p.m. Sunday on MO 86, two miles west of Fairview.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Chevrolet Impala driven by Jackson M. Pelep, 40, Wheaton, crossed the center line and struck a 2004 Dodge pickup truck driven by Tiffany M. Brost, 31, Stella, head on.

Brost was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Pelep was treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Pelep was also cited for failure to drive on the right half of the road and for not having a driver's license.

Man injured in two-vehicle accident near Joplin

A Rich Hill man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 3:52 p.m. Saturday on MO 43, six miles north of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Susan E. Jeffries, 60, Carl Junction, pulled into the path of a 1997 Buick LeSabre driven by Wendell G. Jones, 61, Rich Hill.

Jones was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests October 24-26

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Kenneth C. Spicer, 48, Union City, Tennessee
Carla M. Peters, 46, Springfield
Stephen P. Deborer, 19, Springfield
Mark L. Goodman, 54, Springfield
Jackson M. Pelep, 40, Wheaton
Al Briggs, 49, Goodman
Andrew L. Gurwell, 28, Monett
Derek S. Burch, 21, Springfield
Claude E. Cox, 21, Fair Grove
Richard M. Miller, 44, Galena, Kansas
Michelle S. Dugan, 35, Overland Park, Kansas
Kirk L. Easley, 27, Springfield
Renne L. Fulkerson, 37, Bentonville, Arkansas
Michael W. Younger, 34, Neosho
Joshua A. McCaffrey, 32, Monett
Ricardo J. Rodriguez, 26, Clartion, Iowa
Joe P. Godsey, 24, Reeds Spring

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Joan I. Aura vs. Ryan N. Tandy
Shayla G. Harris vs. Charles L. Harris
Gregorio M. Strayhorn vs. Kimberly A. Booker
Christopher L. Melson vs. Rebecca L. Melson
Jason L. Stiger vs. Chrystal M. Stiger
Katrina Hermann-Moss vs. Douglas D. Moss
Oliver R. Turner vs. Camille R.Turner

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Newton County Circuit Court:

Andrea Angel vs Jody Angel
Emily Patricia Blanchard vs. Clayton Jared Blanchard
Sydney Lynn Shivar vs. Alexander Kyle Shivar
Hannah Renee Cote vs. Austin Robert Cote
Jerry Lynn Black vs. Marilyn Sue Black
Jenny Lee Fields vs. Niko Fields
Tiffany Dawn West vs. Shane M. West

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Gildardo G. Contreras vs. Yesenia Contreras
Natalie Q Blake vs. Brent A. Blake
Diana Shoemaker vs. Bryan S. Shoemaker
Halima A. Hassan vs. Abdi M. Mahamud
Rondia Cook vs. Christopher B. Cook

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Barton County Circuit Court:

Lisa D. Chaney vs. Gary W. Chaney

Joplin Police Department Arrests October 22-23

10/22/2015 1030
DENNIS WAWRA
2322 S Texas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 55 549 E 4TH ST/S MURPHY BLVD 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

10/22/2015 1250
SHANNON MAE SIDNEY
801 S Highland Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1549 E CENTRAL ST/S ST LOUIS AVE
WF 25 500.00
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/22/2015 1250
RYAN GENE BUTLER
1611 S Minnesota Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1549 E CENTRAL ST/S ST LOUIS AVE
WM 36 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

10/22/2015 0800
AMANDA MARJORIE SAMMY
422 S Monroe JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 30 303 E 3RD ST 239.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

10/22/2015 0722
SHANNON MARIE NOBLITT
15009357 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 40 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

10/22/2015 1102
BRIAN MICHAEL RUCKMAN
1826 S Pennsylvania Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 28 3020 S DELAWARE AVE 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
2 1 HARASSMENT

10/22/2015 1040
FREDRICK LATRONE BILLUPS
1802 S Oronogo, 7D WEBB CITY, MO 64870
BM 44 303 E 3RD ST 468.50
1 1 COMMIT

10/22/2015 1135
DUSTIN LEE HOLDEN
613 N Fountain CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WM 25 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
2 1 LARCENY
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

10/22/2015 1430
STEVEN EARL MARTIN
1816 Joplin St GALENA, KS 66739
WM 28 101 N RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/22/2015 0800
ZARA FOLEY
509 N Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 38 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

10/22/2015 1621
DAKOTA EARL OSBORN
712 Kimberly Dr DUENWEG, MO 64841
WM 18 2800 S IOWA AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

10/22/2015 1830
KYLER GARRETT LAWRENCE
1303 S Ornate JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 23 1501 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/22/2015 1830
MORGAN NICOLE RANGEL
1303 S Ornate JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 21 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/22/2015 1908
JUDITH CHRISTINE STANLEY
3001 Jennifer Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 17 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

10/22/2015 2205
SHAWN EDWARD THOMPSON
1101 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 800 S CONNOR AVE 0.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

10/22/2015 2155
JOHN DARIAN PETTUS
1402 S Rex Ave, 9 DUQUESNE, MO 64801
WM 40 4801 E 22ND ST/S REINMILLER RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

10/23/2015 0030
STACEY MONKNEEC SHAMBLEN (LOVE)
1306 W 7th St, 1 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 39 3325 S ARIZONA AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

10/23/2015 0145
KADEN WRAY SPORTSMAN
603 Jackson LAMAR, MO 64759
WM 20 3500 E SUNRISE DR 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

10/23/2015 0700
WILLIE M COLLINS Jr
120 E Carlton PITTSBURG, KS 66762
BM 56 331 W 3RD ST/S PEARL AVE 83.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

Tonight begins three-day DWI crackdown in Joplin

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The sobering fact is that impaired driving contributes to nearly 30 percent of all Missouri traffic fatalities. 

In 2011, 218 people were killed and 867 were seriously injured in crashes involving an impaired driver. That’s why Joplin Police Department, along with the Southwest Missouri DWI task force, will conduct a DWI checkpoint this upcoming weekend. 

Consequences of impaired driving include jail time, loss of driver licenses, and being required to have an ignition interlock installed. Insurance rates go up. Other financial hits include attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of job or job prospects. When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators can also face tremendous personal embarrassment and humiliation. 

Joplin Police Department wants all drivers to realize that driving impaired is simply not worth all the consequences.

Jasper County deputies honored during recognition ceremony

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

On October 19, 2015, during a recognition ceremony, Sheriff Randee Kaiser presented the life saving award to Deputy Ryan Mercer for his actions when he applied a tourniquet and started CPR on a victim of a self inflicted accidental gun shot. 

Sheriff Kaiser also presented the Sheriff's commendation award to Deputy Micah Fleming. Deputy Fleming was off duty shopping at Best Buy in Joplin, when he recognized a homicide suspect. 

Deputy Fleming called 911 and followed the suspect until the suspect left the store and gave a description of the suspects vehicle, license plate and direction of travel. 

The suspect was taken into custody a few hours later after a brief man hunt.

Other award winners ( not pictured) were Dep. Keith Maggard, who received the Sheriff's commendation for all of his hard work that included assisting Patrol on calls for service, scheduling and working the inmate cemetery details and assisting maintenance with working on jail projects. 

Dep. Stephen Jennings received the merit award for his work with the citizens academy.
Great job Deputies! We are very proud of you all...

Neosho man injured in two-vehicle accident

A Neosho man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 12:15 p.m. today on I-49, one half mile south of I-44.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Chevrolet 3500 driven by Loren D. VanDorn, 47, Neosho, attempted to exit on to the shoulder and was struck in the left rear corner by a 1995 Dodge 3500 van driven by Christopher A. Rippel, 61, Great Bend, Kansas.

VanDorn was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Granby teen injured in head-on crash

A Neosho teen was injured in a two-vehicle accident 2 p.m. today on Norway Road, three miles east of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1991 GMC pickup truck driven by Alicia N. Cooper, 17, Granby, crossed the center line and struck a 2011 Chevrolet HHR driven by Katherine S. Ross, 55, Neosho, head on.

Cooper was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Homecoming royalty crowned at Missouri Southern

(From Southern News Service)

Missouri Southern State University students Kendric Carlock and Nicholette Wise were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the all-campus picnic on Friday, Oct. 23.

Wise, a senior criminal justice major from Joplin, was sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha. The daughter of Heather McDonnell and Doyle Wise, Sr. she is involved with the Campus Activities Board, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Phi Sigma and CSSA. After graduation, she hopes to work in the criminal justice field.

Carlock, a sophomore theater major from St. Louis, was sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha. The son of Gloria Carlock, he is involved with campus organizations such as Southern Ambassadors, Southern Theatre and Kappa Alpha Order. He plans to become an educator after graduation.

Homecoming Royalty will be recognized during halftime at the Homecoming football game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.

The King and Queen were selected during an election early this week at Missouri Southern. The other finalists were:

Queen candidates:

Brittani Reagan, senior physical education major from Bentonville, Ark.

Elizabeth Row, secondary English education major from Golden City, Mo.

Lindsay Baker, junior public relations major from Nevada, Mo.

Sohinee Ghosh (Rhea), senior astrophysics major from Kokale, India.

King candidates:

DeMarco Williams, sophomore video production major from Kansas City, Mo.

Greg Renfroe, senior health promotion major from Nowata, Okla.

Nicklas Polizzi, senior biochemistry major from Ruckershausen, Germany.

Synistr Carter, sophomore music major from Kansas City, Mo.

Main Street closures, trolley schedule announced for Oktoberfest

(From the City of Joplin)

With Oktoberfest being held in the downtown area this weekend, areas of Main Street will be closed at various times Friday afternoon through Saturday night.

On Friday, October 23, Main Street will be closed from 2nd Street to 7th Street, starting at 3:30 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. During this time, 2nd Street will remain open for east and west traffic. 6th Street west of Main Street will be closed from Main Street to the alley from 3:30 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Saturday.

On Saturday, October 24, Main Street will be closed from 2nd Street to 7th Street. This closure is from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. There will not be any Main Street access from the adjacent streets throughout the day.

Due to the closures, the Sunshine Lamp Trolley has announced several relocations of stops in the downtown area. These include:

Friday: Library stop is moved to the Economic Security Office, at the southwest corner of 3rd and Joplin Avenue; and City Hall stop will be at Empire District building on the southwest corner of 6th and Joplin Avenue. (These relocations are the same as those established during Third Thursday events.)

Saturday: The Library stop will again move to the Economic Security Office, at the southwest corner of 3rd and Joplin Avenue. Other Trolley stops along the route are not affected.

We encourage everyone to please use caution while in the downtown area during these times and to enjoy the Oktoberfest event. For more information about this event, please go to https://www.facebook.com/oktoberfestjoplin

Missouri Southern activities for October 26-October 31

(From Southern News Service)

The annual Safe Halloween event is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, on the third floor of Billingsly Student Center at Missouri Southern State University.

Sponsored by Residence Life, Student Activities and the Beimdiek Recreation Center, it will feature trick-or-treating, carnival-style games, a pumpkin patch and members of the 501^stLegion in full “Star Wars” costume in support of their annual toy drive. The event is free and open to the public.

Other Halloween-themed events on campus next week include a series of scary movies offered by the Campus Activities Board and a screening of original horror films submitted for a festival sponsored by Southern Broadcasters.

Monday, Oct. 26

“Texas Chainsaw Massacre”: 6:30 p.m., Phelps Theatre in Billingsly Student Center. Free candy and drinks will be provided by the Campus Activities Board. Rated R.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Career Coach Series – Leadership Luncheon: 12:20 to 12:50 p.m., Room 309 of Billingsly Student Center. Industry professionals will speak to students, faculty, staff and alumni about how to succeed in the workplace. Lunch will be provided.

“The Blair Witch Project”: 6:30 p.m., Phelps Theatre. Rated R.

“Los Santos Inocentes”: 7 p.m., Plaster Hall’s Cornell Auditorium. The unrated film focuses on the harsh life of poor farmers in contrast with that of the wealthy family on whose land they work and serve. The screening is part of the International Film Festival.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Lion Pride Toy Drive: Noon to 5 p.m., campus Oval. Bring new or gently used toys and get a picture with a Stormtrooper. Student organizations will offer children’s activities such as tug-of-war, pumpkin painting and more.

“Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride”: 6:30 p.m., Phelps Theatre. Rated PG.

Thursday, Oct. 29

“The Gallows”: 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., Phelps Theatre. Rated R.

Junior Clarinet Recital: 5 p.m., Corley Auditorium in Webster Hall. Instrumental education major Paige Burris will perform.

Friday, Oct. 30

Safe Halloween: 6 to 8 p.m., third floor of Billingsly Student Center.

“Monsters Inc.”: 6:30 p.m., Phelps Theatre. Rated G.

Horror Film Festival: 7 p.m., Corley Auditorium. The Southern Broadcasters Club sought submissions of original horror films from the campus and community and will screen them during the festival. Tickets are $5 at the door, or $3 with student ID.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Women’s Soccer vs. Central Oklahoma: 1 p.m., Hal Bodon Field.

Volleyball vs. Nebraska-Kearney: 4 p.m., Robert Young Gymnasium.