Neosho man injured in motorcycle accident

A Neosho man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:25 p.m. Friday on North Madison Street, 900 feet north of Webb City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Steven A. Hernandez, 24, Neosho, trying to avoid a vehicle that entered into the roadway, skidded and his vehicle overturned, ejecting him.

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

Four Joplin, Aurora residents injured in collision on I-44

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 8:20 p.m. Friday on eastbound I-44, three miles west of Sarcoxie.

According to the Highway Patrol, a 2015 Buick Enclave driven by Terra D. Stockton, 42, Aurora, slowed for congestion and was struck by a 2020 Toyota Rav 4 driven by Olivia J. Schilling, 28, Joplin.

Schilling, a passenger in her vehicle, Brittani M. Shields, 29, Joplin, and two passengers in the Stockton vehicle, Killian Barbe, 17, and Brian H. Stockton, 48, both of Aurora, were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests October 30-31

 

Dustin J. Hegger, 24, Conway, felony possession of a controlled substance- xanax, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license, no seat belt

Clint L. Colvin, 37, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive in a single lane, speeding

Ashley E. Moore, 41, Hollister, Jefferson County felony warrant for failure to appear on driving while intoxicated

Robert A. Stiles, 34, Springfield, Polk County felony warrants for probation violation on possession of a controlled substance, no valid license, no insurance

Johnny Scarborough, 54, Lampe, Stone County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on driving while revoked/suspended

Michael L. Smith II, 46, Lampe, Stone County felony warrant for burglary, Stone County misdemeanor warrant for animal abuse, no insurance

Jerry L. Baker, 29, Lawton, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no valid license, no seat belt, no valid registration, no insurance

Joplin High School Theatre Department schedules opening show

 

(From the Joplin High School Theatre Department)

Please join us for our opening show PLAY ON! November 13th and 14th at 7pm at Joplin High School. It is a comedy about a community theatre putting on a show. Chaos happens when the playwright keeps trying to change things last minute!

Things will look a little different this year as we social distance audience members and require masks to be worn by all audience members as well as students in the show and on crew. 

These new requirements ensure a safe environment for our audience members and performers!

Tickets are $8 each and MUST be purchased online. No tickets will be sold at the door so we can ensure social distancing via seating charts.

Tickets can purchased at https://tinyurl.com/jhsplay

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

 

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

Tammy J. Collins vs. Olin D. Collins

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

 

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Dorothy L. Smith vs. William E. Smith

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Gary J. Duley vs. Tiffany R Duley

Jordan Salinas vs. Moises Salinas

Carmina A. Daniels vs. Kyle W. Daniels

Valerie F. Branstetter vs. Fredrick Branstetter

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

 

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

LaDonna J. Hollen vs. Mark S. Hollen

Levi D. Zimmerman vs. Cristin J. Lowry

Desiree L. Miller vs. Larry S. Miller

Mariah K. Nelson vs. William L. Nelson

Leslie R. Ply vs. Shawn K. Ply

John Palmieri vs. Carol Palmieri

Jessica Sprenger vs. Nikki Sprenger

Ken W. Nease vs. Tonya C. Nease

Allison L. Vandagriff vs. Travis D. Vandagriff

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

 

Barry County

Michael Wayne Hawkins and Crystal Dawn Hawkins

Larry Keith Flick and Kay Lorraine Flick

Jasper County

Ronnie E. Graves

Misty Dawn Griffith

Rhonda Michelle Updegraff and Gary Dale Updegraff II

LaVaughn May Wilson

Brian Lee LaGrassa

Stephanie Lynn VanderPas

Donna Ruth Carothers

Robert Lynn Davis and Se Ann Davis

Ryan Lee Clute and Katlin Leigh Clute

Roy C. Mitchell

McDonald County

John Amos Benningfield and Ashley Nichole Benningfield

Tammy Kay Christie

Om Sai Baba LLC

Newton County

Cortoney Demetrice Rogers and Whitney Dawn Rogers

Joplin Police Department Arrests October 27-30

 

10/27/2020 1446 

DAVID JAMES WILEY 

15028 S 1350 Rd NEVADA, MO 64772 

WM 29 1531 W 7TH ST 0.00 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

10/27/2020 1530 

EUGENE KYLE RADCLIFF 

1119 Katherine Ave DUQUESNE, MO 64801 

WM 43 1119 KATHERINE AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

10/27/2020 1630 

DEAIRES TASHAUN TATE 

20009985 2525 East 32nd St Apt K46 JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 27 2525- K46 E 32ND ST 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

10/27/2020 2232 

NICHOLAS JOHN TUINSTRA 

20009992 2201 S Annie Baxter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 31 4506 W 26TH PL 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

10/28/2020 0905 

DANIEL DWAYNE ROBERTS 

187 Se 60th Rd JASPER, MO 64755 

WM 46 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

10/28/2020 2315 

CHRISTOPHER JAMES NEWBERRY 

826 S Kinser Rd DUQUESNE, MO 64801 

1249 S MISSOURI AVE/E MARKWARDT ST 

WM 32 0.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

10/29/2020 0018 

DONTRE SHEVELLE SMITH 

1502 S Bird Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BM 25 949 W 5TH ST/S GRAY AVE 0.00 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

10/29/2020 0850 

PATRICK EUGENE WAGNER 

531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 59 601 N MAIN ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

10/29/2020 1335 

MICHAEL COLE ALEXANDER 

817 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 35 149 E 1ST ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

10/29/2020 1423 

JARROD LEE BARNES 

1604 S Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 41 302 E 7TH ST 0.00 

URINATING/DEFECATING IN PUBLIC 

10/29/2020 1905 

WESLEY LEROY BRIGGS Jr 

773 Howl St, 3 ORONOGO, MO 64855 

WM 49 1132 W 4TH ST/S EMPIRE AVE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

10/29/2020 2130 

JENAE MEQAIL ALLISON 

1502 S Michigan Ave, 5-11 JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BF 23 1502- B5A11 S MICHIGAN AVE 500.00 

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

10/29/2020 2040 

LAWRENCE ALAN WORMINGTON 

2583 S Chapel Rd CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

WM 58 3510 E NEWMAN RD 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

10/29/2020 2200 

GENAI`A KALANI PETTY 

124 S St Charles Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BF 18 2727 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

10/29/2020 2240 

TASHA BREE-AN BROWNLEE 

3518 Ruby Way JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 35 531 W 7TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 225.00 

PUBLIC CONSUMPTION 

LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS 

10/29/2020 2350 

ZACHARY KURT KNOBLAUCH 

319 Turf Ln CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 

WM 25 131 W 5TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

10/30/2020 0400 

CASANDRA JO KERBY 

304 W 17th St JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 42 3506 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

10/30/2020 0445 

DAGAN JEFFREY BARKER 

531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 21 3504 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

Ozarks Drug Enforcement, area SWAT units make arrests, seize meth in Carthage, Granby, Anderson, Pineville

(From the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team)

The OZARKS DRUG ENFORCEMENT TEAM has been busy this week serving four search warrants in the past three days. 

ODET detectives along with McDonald County SWAT served a Warrant on 10/28/20 at approximately 2130 hours at 365 Pleasant Ridge Drive in Pineville Mo. 

The warrant led to the arrest of one adult male after meth was located in the residence. 

On 10/29/20 ODET Detectives along with Newton County SWAT served a search warrant at 1217 Fir Street in Granby Mo. 

ODET detectives located meth in the residence and arrested one adult female from the home and took three children into protective custody. Charges for endangering the welfare of a child and for possession of a controlled substance are pending. 

ODET detectives then responded to 501 Ruark Street in Anderson MO. to serve a search warrant with assistance from Anderson PD. One adult male was arrested. Meth was located in the residence.

On 10/30/20 ODET detectives along with Carthage PD officers served a search warrant at 314 Glenstone in Carthage MO. One adult female was arrested from the residence after detectives located meth inside the residence. Charges are pending for distribution of a controlled substance.

The above cases were not related they were all individual cases that ODET was able to obtain search warrants in hopes of deterring drug crimes in our coverage area.

City of Joplin partners with One Joplin to present story walk at Leonard Park

(From the City of Joplin)

Everyone is invited to celebrate a new feature in Joplin that will be fun for the whole family. On Thursday, November 5, City and community members will join One Joplin team members to introduce a StoryWalk in Leonard Park, located at 4th and Turk Avenue. A ribbon cutting with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors is set for 3:30 p.m. The group is asking everyone attending to please wear masks.

This fun activity is designed to engage children and their caregivers to read a children’s picture book outside. A StoryWalk is a series of signs featuring a page of a children’s picture book. Signs or pages are posted along a short walking path in sequence, engaging both reading and physical activity.

As a not-for-profit agency, One Joplin creates collaborative environments, so Joplin becomes a thriving community of great neighbors. 

Founded in 2015, One Joplin engages individuals and organizations from every sector to impact key community indicators. Member from both their Health Team and Literacy Team worked with the Joplin Public Library, Joplin Parks and Recreation and Joplin Health Department to introduce a StoryWalk in a Joplin Park.

“We’re thrilled to offer this unique feature to Joplin children and adults,” said Ashley Micklethwaite, Executive Director of One Joplin. “Encouraging literacy in a fun and outdoor environment has had a significant impact in other communities that have installed these books. We hope the community enjoys it and uses this to enjoy reading and getting exercise with their children.”

Leonard Park was selected for this first installation because of its proximity to McKinley Elementary School in the neighborhood. The park also offers other amenities including benches, playground, and shelter along with its accessible trail. Micklethwaite plans that One Joplin will work with its partners in creating other StoryWalks in Joplin.

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

 Ignacio Duarte Morales, 58, Sarcoxie, and Aura Piedad Ordonez Chavez, 47, Carthage

Mitchell Reid Smith, 33, Webb City, and Megan Renee Heard, 34, Webb City

Trevor Dillon Garrett, 25, Joplin, and Aimee Michele Cargile, 22, Joplin

Jacob William Ball, 20, Joplin, and Jamie Ann Linder, 19, Joplin

Elias Wolf Stubblefield, 26, Duenweg, and Kristen Nichole Francis, 25, Duenweg

Justin Leon Duley, 30, Joplin, and Kasie Janelle Olds, 30, Joplin

William Dexter Kelley, 37, Carl Junction, and Lacey Clare Kreicksandborn, 34, Carl Junction

Zachary Stephen Anderson, 27, Joplin, and Alexa Nicole Troutman, 27, Joplin

Richard Arlen Ward, Jr., 56, Joplin, and Shawn Marie Horton, 51, Quapaw, Oklahoma

Cheryl Ann Smith, 35, Joplin, and Marqie' Danyel Lowery, 32, Joplin

Darin Joe Stratton, 40, Joplin, and Marcella Lynn Davis, 47, Joplin

Gary Michael Hadley 33, Sedan, Kansas, and Ranelle Dallas Rice, 27, Sedan, Kansas

Christopher Eric Howell, 52, Carthage, and Debra Christina Samuels, 47, Webb City

Adam Murray Evans, 22, Joplin, and Haleigh Renee Gray, 23, Joplin

Michael Leroy Campbell, 71, Joplin, and Linda Sue Ranger, 65, Joplin

Highway Patrol Arrests October 29-30

 

Brandon C. Hare, 22, Tyler, Texas, possession of marijuana

Charles R. Hare, 25, Tyler, Texas, possession of marijuana

Karen M. Palumbo, 27, Excelsior Springs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Amber C. Hoke, 33, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no insurance, driving while suspended

Jessica M. Baker, 26, Pineville, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Skyler L. Heil, 29, Stillwell, Kansas, possession of marijuana

Kobie J. Labosky, 23, Belton, possession of marijuana

Highway Patrol Arrests October 28-29

 

Santana A. Escamilla, 23, Branson, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no valid license

Kyrsten H. Johnson, 22, Neosho, driving while intoxicated (drugs), careless and imprudent driving, no valid license, no valid plates, no insurance

MSSU remembers Harrison Kash, founder of International Film Series

(From Southern News Service)

Whether it was an older film or a piece of classical music that caught his attention, Harrison Kash was always eager to share when he considered something to be “really a gem.”

“He had a circle of friends in his phone network, and about once a week he would call me with something on his mind,” says Dr. Bill Kumbier, a retired associate professor of English at Missouri Southern State University. “The conversation usually started with a film he saw on Turner Classic Movies or something on the radio he would want me to listen to right away. It was always because he was very generous in sharing things he loved.”

Kash, who passed away Tuesday at his home in Webb City at the age of 89, spent more than 50 years sharing his love of film with the community, establishing an international film series in 1962 that continues to this day.

An assistant professor of chemistry, he began his teaching career in 1958 at what was then Joplin Junior College.

Four years later, he partnered with Alma Doan, Arthur Boles and Philip Jones to establish the International Film Society. Their first screening was of the 1954 British comedy “The Belles of St. Trinians.”

“I had seen it in Chicago at the old World Playhouse theater,” Kash said in a 2014 interview about the series. “I thought it was very funny and picked it out on that basis.

“Like any hobby, you discover a creative art form and want to do something with it. Sharing … that’s the fun of it.”

Over the years, the international film series was supported through a combination of ticket sales and contributions, and later through funding provided by the Missouri Arts Council and the MSSU Institute of International Studies.

From 16 mm film prints rented through distributors to securing the rights to screen a movie on DVD, Kash’s stewardship of the film series stretched across five decades and showcased an estimated 500 films. He retired from Missouri Southern in 1997, but remained active in the film presentations.

Kumbier began working with Kash to program films in the mid-2000s. When Kumbier retired in the spring of this year, the film series fell under the direction of the university’s Institute for International Studies.

“I think for the majority of people on campus and in the community, Harrison provided their very first experience to the wide world of international film,” says Dr. Chad Stebbins, director of the institute. “He and three others founded the film society, but for the bulk of the time it was just Harrison, always showing films on Tuesday evenings. He compiled film notes before every one and typed them out on his typewriter and gave a short introduction.

“He persevered all those years when so many film societies have come and gone … and he made sure someone was in place to carry on the tradition.”

He provided a $50,000 endowment to the Film Society in 2014, which was renamed the Harrison and June Kash International Film Society.

“We want the endowment to honor the people who have contributed so much all these years by volunteering their time,” Kash said at the time. “There were dozens and dozens of people, and my wife was one of them.”

Kash stayed involved with the film series until around 2016, when Missouri Southern celebrated the Great Britain Semester, says Kumbier.

“That was probably the last year Harrison played an active role,” he says. “He was charming. He would sit outside the door (to the auditorium) and welcome people. He really looked forward to that.”

Kash once compiled a list of his 31 favorite films – “to honor films identified as creative masterpieces by film scholars and critics, and to recommend those which I discovered and judged to be lesser-known and sometimes underrated treasures,” he wrote.

Among his 31 favorites were “Potemkin” (1925), “The Bicycle Thief” (1948), “Seven Samurai” (1954) and “The Wages of Fear” (1953).

Stebbins says the film series will hopefully be able to pay tribute to Kash sometime in 2021, possibly by screening one of the festival founder’s favorites at Joplin’s Bookhouse Cinema – which has partnered with the university for several semesters to screen some of the film selections.

A celebration of Kash’s life will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Parker Mortuary in Joplin. Memorial contributions can be made to the film society in care of the mortuary.

Carthage Police: Do you know these people?

(From the Carthage Police Department)

The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect shown here. This will be in reference to case #2003233

If you know this person, please contact Aux Officer Drum at 417-237-7200 or at c.drum@carthagemo.gov

Joplin Police: Do you know this vandalism suspect?

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying this individual. 

He has been involved in several incidents of Vandalism throughout several parts of Joplin. 

The subject appears to be a male with dark hair, trimmed facial hair, wearing a dark or black cap, possibly glasses, a black t-shirt, and black shorts. 

It appears the male has a large band-style tattoo on his left arm. 

If you recognize this person or have any information that would help investigators in this case, please contact Detective Jason Sandbothe at 417-623-3131 x647 or at JSandbot@joplinmo.org

Goodman man, baby injured in accident

Two people were injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:42 a.m. today on Peach Orchard Road, three miles south of Goodman.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2018 Dodge Journey driven by Jonathan W. Ruddick, 26, Goodman, traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.

Ruddick and a passenger, a baby boy, were treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Highway Patrol Arrests October 27-28

 

Steven J. Chandler, 37, Mansfield, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid license, no insurance

Nicholas J. Vorassi, 20, Goodman, Jasper County misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on no valid driver's license and careless and imprudent driving, Neosho Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on stealing and minor in possession

Sidney J. Lillard, 17, Marshfield, minor in possession, failed to stop at stop sign

Agenda posted for Joplin Traffic Commission meeting

JOPLIN TRAFFIC COMMISSION AGENDA

November 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. 

Joplin City Hall 602 S. Main Street, Joplin Missouri 5th Floor Council Study 

1. Roll Call 

2. Approval of Minutes 

a. Minutes of the September 10, 2020 meeting

 

3. Old Business 

a. 15th and Murphy Blvd Study 

4. New Business 

a. East 26th Street speeding concern from citizen 

5. Any Other Business

Joplin Fire Department reminds us to move change your clocks and batteries this weekend

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

As citizens “fall back” and move their clocks back one hour this weekend as daylight savings time comes to an end the Joplin Fire Department urges families to take steps to make their homes safer by changing the batteries in their smoke alarms.

According to a 2019 report by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. 

Having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. 

 

In addition, NFPA noted:

-In 2012-2016, smoke alarms, including those in fires too small to activate them, operating smoke alarms, and those that failed to operate, were present in almost three-quarters (74%) of reported home fires and sounded in more than half (53%) of the home fires reported to U.S. fire departments. 

-Almost three out of five (40%) home fire deaths resulted from fires in which no smoke alarms were present at all. 

-The death rate per 1000 reported home fires was more than twice as high in homes that did not have any working smoke detectors (12.3 per 1000 fires) vs. homes with working smoke detectors at (5.7 per 1000 fires).

-Dead batteries caused 25% of smoke alarm failures.

-One percent of the deaths resulted from fires that were too small to activate the smoke alarm.

Of the main reasons why smoke alarms failed to operate is due to missing batteries or dead/discharged batteries. The NFPA report is full of statistical data. The bottom line is working smoke alarms provide early warning saving lives, preventing injury and reducing property damage.

Smoke alarm batteries should be changed bi-annually, and detectors replaced every 10 years. Smoke alarms are available with non- replaceable batteries and are designed with a 10-year life span. However, whether replaceable battery or long-life battery they should be checked monthly.

“We just want to encourage all residents to be aware of the safety precautions they can take to protect their families and pets,” said Fire Chief Jim Furgerson. “Installing a new battery is a simple measure that could prove to be life-saving.”

For more information about fire protection and safety, visit the Association’s site at http://www.nfpa.org.

Other safety tips homeowners can take as cooler weather approaches:

1. Have your furnace checked.

2. Have your chimneys and vents checked.

3. Test smoke alarms.

4. Cover the fireplace with a screen.

5. Beware of lit candles.

6. Beware of space heaters.

7. Know how to put out kitchen fires quickly.

8. Practice an escape route.

9. Fire extinguishers can be life-savers.

10. All household members should know 911.

Lamar Police Department Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of October 18 – October 24:

Dispatched calls – 146
Reports – 27
Car stops - 9
DWI/DWI-D - 0
Drugs - 2
Misc. Arrests – 3

Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks - 9
Business and residential checks – 134

10/18/2020 Officers dispatched to the 400 block of E. 10th St. in reference to a 911 open line and discovered a domestic assault in progress. One person was transported to the Barton County Jail.

10/13/2020 The theft of a purse was reported in the 300 block of 12th St. The purse contained credit cards that had been used after the theft. The investigation is continuing.

10/20/2020 The theft of utilities was reported in the 1700 block of Broadway. Investigation continues.
10/23/2020 A report of property damage in the 700 block of W. 8th. Investigation continues.

10/24/2020 A report of property damage in the 700 block of W. 8th. Investigation continues.

10/24/2020 Officers took a report of Fraud-Illegal use of a credit cards. Investigation continues.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-5054 and speak with Chief Joe Moore or Deputy Chief John Davis.

Joplin Police Department Arrests October 26-27

 

10/26/2020 1054 

KRISTEN DENISE LONG 

2809 S Minnesota Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 35 W 9TH ST/S MURPHY AVE 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

10/26/2020 1359 

DUSTIN CORDELL RIVERS 

20009947 118 Circle Club Lane LONGVIEW, TX 75602 

WM 28 4436 S 43 HWY 500.00 

LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

Three people, including Joplin woman, injured in rollover crash on I-49

Three people were injured in a single-vehicle accident 5 a.m. today on I-49 at Lamar Heights.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Kaitlyn M. Carlson, 25, Joplin, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a road sign and overturned.

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

A passenger, Charles H. Foster, 26, Springdale, Arkansas, was treated for serious injuries at Freeman and another passenger, Larry G. Jones, 38, no address given, was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Neosho woman injured in one-vehicle accident

A Neosho woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:45 a.m. today on Route NN, two miles northwest of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Toyota Tacoma driven by Treva F. Harrison, 26, Neosho, ran off the roadway and overturned.

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

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

10/26/2020 

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 

10/21/2020 Ronald S Davis 43 of Wentworth, MO was arrested for Driving While Revoked. 

10/23/2020 Daniel A Hollis 41 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Domestic Assault 2nd Degree. 

10/26/2020 Brooke L Williams 19 of Joplin, MO was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated - Drugs. 

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence. 

For a more detailed list of inmates currently in custody visit our web site at: http://www.jaspercountysheriff.org/Documents/inmate_roster/InmateRoster.pdf The upper left hand corner of the INMATE ROSTER will reflect the date and time it was updated. 

The INMATE ROSTER is subject to change as individuals are booked and released from jail.

MSSU to create center for applied behavior analysis as part of early childhood program

(From Southern News Service)

The early childhood education offerings at Missouri Southern State University will soon receive a major enhancement that will also benefit students and area families.

Construction is set to begin Nov. 9 on a center for applied behavior analysis in Taylor Hall. When complete, it will offer not only a hands-on learning center for students, but a major resource for families of children with autism or social, emotional and learning disabilities.

About 1 in 59 children in Missouri are identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 70 percent of these children do not receive comprehensive development assessments by the age of 3, however.

A significant contributing factor to that deficit is the shortage of individuals trained to assess and treat those with ASD.

Dr. Ayla Schmick, assistant professor of psychology, says the impact the Missouri Southern program could have is enormous.

“First and foremost, when you have more than 500 kids on waitlists for two to three years, it means we can get in and provide those services earlier,” she said. “The earlier you can get those interventions in place, the more successful that individual will be in living an independent life.

“And it provides a fantastic opportunity for our students. Not only do they get the experience of working with these individuals one-on-one, but the gain an understanding of what the field of ABA is like by working in a clinic setting.”

There are currently 108 children served by the Lion Cub Academy at Missouri Southern. The addition of the ABA center will allow be able to serve an estimated 40 children.

There is currently a high demand for registered behavior technicians, and the university is working to help fill that need. By completing an introductory ABA course and practicum, students will be able to sit for the RBT board certification exam. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain a bachelor’s level national certification.

The center will be located on the second floor of Taylor Hall. The 4,200-square-foot section of the building was formerly home to the former Child Development Center, which in 2017 was renamed the Lion Cub Academy and moved to a newly renovated building that shares space with the Joplin Regional Center.

When complete, it will include a sensory room, a parent consultation/resource room, an independent living skills center, and rooms focused on social skills and therapy, as well as an outdoor learning area.

Lorinda Hackett, dean of the School of Education, sees the center as a benefit for existing providers in the community.

“The demand for facilities to help children with autism is huge,” she says. “There are a lot of places that offer services, but this could be a real collaborative effort for these organizations to work together and provide an organized path to services – on top of the clinic and degrees we’ll offer.”

The university will be completing the work in-house. The total cost is an estimated $470,519.47 – which will be covered by a Child Care in Higher Education grant through the Missouri Department of Social Services. The autism support program was also recently approved for $231,945 through a MoExcels Workforce Initiative grant for FY 2021; those funds are on hold, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The project is expected to take two to three months to complete.

Prairie State Park plans guided bison hike

(From Missouri State Parks)

Park staff at Prairie State Park invites the public on a guided hike to see bison at 1 p.m. Saturday Nov. 7. Missouri State Parks honors these magnificent animals on a day acknowledging the bison as our national mammal. These one-ton beasts once roamed the plains and prairies of North America 60 million strong.

Participants should be prepared for a 2-mile hike over uneven terrain. Bring water, snacks, a hat and sunscreen. 

Although wearing shorts is not recommended, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Binoculars will be useful for looking at bison as well as other wildlife that may be out and about. Registration is required and limited to 25 people. Please call 417-843-6711 to register.

Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane in Mindenmines. Please contact Prairie State Park at 417-843-6711 for additional information.

Agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

CROWDER COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

ZOOM Meeting

November 2, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

 

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Call to Order

 

Moment of Silence

 

Introduction of New Personnel

 

I.              Review and approval of the September 21, 2020, regular meeting minutes.

 

II.           Financial Reports

 

III.        Old Business – None

 

IV.        New Business

A.    Personnel................................................................................................. Board Action

Retirement of Melinda Harmon, Custodial Supervisor

Retirement of Michelle Paul, Director of Human Resources

Resignation of Sasha Cooper, Upward Bound Math/Science Academic Coordinator

Resignation of Gitana McAllister, Student Services Coordinator (HT), Webb City

Resignation of GaoNhia Moua, Upward Bound Academic Coordinator

Resignation of Russell Souza, SSS Academic Coordinator, Crowder Nevada

Employment of Sasha Cooper, Student Support Services Academic Coordinator, Webb City

Employment of Staci Garvin, IT Support Technician/ Help Desk

Employment of Cameron Lopez, Student Support Services Assistant (PT), Webb City

Employment of Gitana McAllister, Student Support Services Academic Coordinator, WC

Employment of Russell Souza, Student Support Services Director, Crowder Nevada

Employment of Jesse Sweet, Construction Instructor

Employment of Evelyn Woodrum, Financial Aid Assistant

 

B.     Neosho Police Department Contract...................................................... Board Action

 

V.          Correspondence and Reports

 

A.    Crowder Nevada Program Review....................................................... Monte Padgett

 

B.     President’s Update......................................................................... Dr. Glenn Coltharp