Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
11/11/2025 0342 GARRETT JAY GREGORY
665 E Easter Rd
JOPLIN 64801
WM 31
3869 I 44 EB/EB REST AREA 0.00
2 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
1 TRAFFICKING DRUGS - 2ND DEGREE
11/11/2025 0342 COURTNEY LYNN WALKER
1401 Robertson
CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 32
1199 I 44 EB/US 166 HWY 0.00
1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
2 TRAFFICKING DRUGS - 2ND DEGREE
Highway Patrol Arrests November 11-12
Vickie L. White, 64, Omaha, Arkansas, felony driving while intoxicated
Dylan T. Farnum, 40, Pineville, felony driving while intoxicated, no valid license
Milton R. Perez Gomez, 23, Republic, felony leaving the scene of an accident, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance, no seat belt, no valid license
Enid R. Guagliardo, 70, Fair Grove, felony driving while intoxicated
Darrell A. Weaver, 67, Branson, felony driving while intoxicated, failure to drive in a single lane, no insurance
Joplin residential leaf pickup begins December 1
To address all areas of Joplin, the City utilizes two crews which start in outlying areas and work toward the center of Joplin. As crews work in opposite areas, they move toward the middle of town to complete the program. To help residents understand the general order of neighborhood locations, the City has created a map with numbered neighborhood sections, indicating the order of the crews’ work areas. By using the map, citizens can better prepare for their arrival to pick up their leaves.
Residents can see which area their neighborhood is assigned to and check the progress of our crews using a map at: www.joplinmo.org/leafpickup.
Map areas labeled S1 through S5 are where the Street crews will be working. Neighborhoods marked P1 through P5 identify the Park crew’s areas. Crews will move through these areas in sequence starting December 2. Due to the uncertainty of leaf amounts on streets, weather, and unforeseen conditions, it is difficult to predict the exact timing of arrival in the areas.
The first neighborhoods that Street crews will work in are the Silver Creek, Highlands, and Woodland Hills areas (S1). They will then complete leaf pick-up in neighborhoods east of Range Line Road. After these areas are done, crews will move to the north end of Joplin (S2) and begin moving toward the center.
The Parks crew begins south of 32nd Street and west of Main Street (P1) and moves east towards Range Line Road (P2). Crews progress through these sections until the City has been canvassed. Weather permitting, this collection could take at least one month or longer.
Residents are reminded not to bag their leaves but rather rake them to the curb of the property line. Leaves should NOT be raked into the street, as this can clog storm drains, and could cause the City’s street sweeping truck to bypass that area. Please do not include tree limbs, brush, or rocks in the piles or place leaf piles over water meters (manhole covers). Doing so may cause Missouri-American Water to estimate your water usage, instead of recording the exact amount for billing purposes.
Removing leaves is essential to prevent them from collecting around storm drains, which can cause flooding.
Residents who wish to dispose of leaves now should bring them to the Joplin Compost Facility next to the Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant at 3457 Eddy Lane, west of the intersection of Eddy and North Peace Church Avenue. Please remove leaves from the trash bags and take them with you. Please do not bring brush, tree limbs, bags, or trash. The site is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday.
The easiest alternative to leaf disposal is to rake the leaves onto the lawn and run over them with a mulching lawnmower!
Not-so-earth-friendly alternatives for leaf disposal include setting out bagged leaves for the regular Joplin weekly residential trash service or burning the leaves. To burn, citizens must obtain a Burn Permit from the City’s Finance Department at City Hall or Fire Station #1, 303 East 3rd Street, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The permit costs $10 and is good for three consecutive days.
The Permits are available seven days a week at the Fire Station. Please note that firefighters may not be at the station to issue permits due to the nature of their job. Fire Stations will only be able to accept payment by check or money order. No matter where the permit is obtained, residents must still inquire with the Joplin Fire Department about weather conditions and whether burning is allowed on each day. Residents can obtain this information by calling 417-623-0403.
The Finance Department, located on the third floor of City Hall, 602 South Main, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The City Hall location will accept cash, check, debit, money order, or credit card payments for burn permits. Please note that City Hall will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 27 and 28.
For more information about leaf pick-up, call 417-624-0820 ext. 1566. For more information about burn permits and rules, contact the Joplin Fire Department at 623-0403, visit www.joplinmofire.org.
Crowder College Adult Education and Literacy receives outstanding performance award
(From Crowder College)Crowder College Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award from the Missouri Adult Education & Literacy Office at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The recognition honors programs that exceed federal and state performance targets and demonstrate leadership in adult education and workforce development.
Crowder College AEL recently expanded services to eight Southwest Missouri counties, including Barry, Barton, Cedar, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, and Newton. Last fiscal year, the program served 705 adult learners, and it has already served nearly 500 learners in the current year. The program supported 92 individuals in earning industry-recognized credentials and achieved a 72.4% student progression rate, meaning nearly three out of every four students made measurable academic gains.
“This award is a testament to the incredible work of the entire Crowder AEL staff,” said Juli DeNisco, AEL Director.
Crowder College AEL provides free programs to eligible adults across the region. Services include:AEL Classes to prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam, strengthen foundational academic skills, and support transitions to college or employment.
ELL Classes to improve English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Integrated Education & Training (IET) programs that pair academic instruction with job training and lead to industry-recognized credentials.
Recent program expansions include increased online learning options, a new Citizenship Preparation Class, new IET pathways in Microsoft Office and TEAS preparation for healthcare careers, and partnerships with the Missouri Job Center’s YouthBuild program. The program has also collaborated with local employers to provide customized Workplace English classes.
Crowder AEL staff recently gathered to celebrate the award with a group photo recognizing the shared achievement.
For more information about classes, visit Adult Education & Literacy Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) - Crowder College or call 417-455-5521.
(Photo- Staff with their award. Director Juli Denisco is holding the award.)
Monday, November 10, 2025
Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests
11/07/2025 0437 BRADIN G SMITH
1805 W Archer Pl
TULSA, OK 74127
BM 33
6833 I 44 EB/I 44 RAMP 0.00
1 `DWI
11/07/2025 0959 FLOYD EUGENE MARTIN
30958 Pack Trail
AFTON, OK 64804
WM 47
28 B ST 2,000.00
1 PROBATION VIOLATION - 2ND DEG DOMESTIC ASSAULT
2 PAROLE VIOLATION
11/07/2025 1128 DUSTIN JOSEPH CAMPBELL
1721 South Murphy Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 37
405 E. 5TH ST 500.00
1 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (20-25 MPH)
11/07/2025 2330 RYAN EDWARD MAAG
4968 Dolphin Dr
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804
WM 31
3118 DOUGLAS FIR RD/SYCAMORE
200.00
RD
1 DALLAS CO FISHING WITHOUT A PERMIT-FOR NO-RESIDENT
11/07/2025 2330 JENNIFER BERNICE GUILL
4968 Dolphin Dr
NEWTON CO, MO 64804
WF 40
3118 DOUGLAS FIR RD/SYCAMORE
200.00
RD
1 DALLAS CO SO BUFFALO- FISHING WITHOUT A PERMIT
11/09/2025 25002233
0920 KEITH CHRISTIAN GASTON
WM 31
29200 ANGLER DR/HIGHWAY 37 0.00
914 Canyon Dr
NEOSHO, MO 64850
1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE
11/09/2025 1030 TARA EDENS
8223 Jute Rd
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850
WF 40
8223 JUTE RD 1,500.00
1 HARASSMENT - 1ST DEGREE
11/09/2025 25002238
2142 BLAKE ANDREW NORRIS
WM 24
7057 ROSEBAY DR 0.00
7057 Rosebay Dr
NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE
11/09/2025 2221 LUKE NATHANIEL CLOUD
836 Lark
GOODMAN, MO
WM 38
299 S RIPLEY ST/W HICKORY ST 0.00
1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE
Highway Patrol Arrests November 9-10
Cristian Aguilar Cisneros, 29, Springfield, driving while intoxicated
Sanjay D. Jordan, 18, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, red light violation, speeding, cutting in on overtaken vehicle, careless and imprudent driving-stunt driving, driving on bridge or highway under construction, failed to affix license plate properly
MSSU program to provide insight into business side of art careers
(From Missouri Southern State College)
A collection of business and visual arts professionals will present a morning of expert insight into the business side of professional art careers on Wednesday, November 12.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center, participants will have the opportunity to hear from art and business professionals from the region as they discuss opportunities and career challenges for artists. MSSU design students will also have an opportunity to participate in a separate breakout portfolio review session afterwards.
Presentations this year include:
Kent Kidwell – Owner, artist, and sculptor of Sparta Bronze Fine Art Foundry, Purcell, MO. Kidwell is a master mold maker and fine art portrait sculptor with over 30 years’ experience in a range of sculpture related endeavors, including work in the movie, historical replica, and monumental bronze industries. Recently relocated from Arizona into a former school building, Sparta Bronze Fine Art Foundry is a full-service art foundry offering mold making, laser scanning for precise adjustments, wax chasing or lost-wax processing, bronze pouring and applications of patina for works ranging from monuments, home decor, or public art pieces.
June Pham – Art Director, Saatchi and Saatchi X, Springdale, AR. Pham has over 10 years of creative experience and a lifelong passion for art and design. For the past six years, she’s been part of the Saatchi & Saatchi X team, creating thoughtful, engaging work for brands like Old Spice, Native, Olay, and Wendy’s. Before that she was a creative coordinator at Hobby Lobby and an associate art director at Stone Ward. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
In addition, the event will include:
– “A Recent Graduate’s Perspective”, Jaclyn Kidd is a graphic designer with experience in brand development, visual communication, and creative strategy. She currently works at Leggett & Platt, a global manufacturing company, where she designs impactful corporate materials and supports brand initiatives. Jaclyn’s career includes roles in higher education and nonprofit marketing, as well as freelance work specializing in logo and identity design. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from MSSU and has received multiple awards and exhibition honors for her work.
– A Networking Luncheon serving as an opportunity to meet and mingle with the presenters and representatives from local arts organizations.
– Design Portfolio Review, at the conclusion of the event as a break-out session in the Fine Arts Complex, a portfolio review opportunity for MSSU design majors will be held with June Pham.
According to Professor Frank A. Pishkur, chair of the department of Art and Design, “The symposium is a service designed to expand our professional development efforts for our majors, highlighting some of the resources, issues, and concerns that artists need to navigate as they plan to pursue and/or continue their professional practice. It also allows us to cover topics that sometimes do not fit neatly into our already established curriculum, while providing a networking opportunity for our students.”
The Nanette Philibert Business of Art Symposium is held each fall and is a joint venture by the MSSU Department of Art and Design and the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at MSSU.
This program educates artists and other creatives how to approach the business side of building a career around their talent. The topics surveyed any given year include starting an art business/career, initially developing a presence in the art world, learning to sell their work directly to the public or finding suitable representation, connecting to exhibition and performance opportunities, marketing work, expanding networks through residencies or other opportunities, information on intellectual property and copyright laws, and more.
About MSSU's Department of Art and Design
The MSSU Department of Art and Design integrates a university liberal arts education with professional training in art. We develop artists who then become designers, teachers, and studio artists. The department serves as a creative and cultural hub for the greater Joplin metropolitan area as well as the four-states region by providing relevant educational experience through quality teaching, experiential learning, and mentorship.
About Missouri Small Business Development Center at MSSU
The Missouri Small Business Development Center at MSSU is part of a nationwide network of SBDC programs and is affiliated with and supported by The Robert W. Plaster College of Business Administration. Our local center was established in April 1987. The SBDC provides existing and start-up small businesses in Jasper, Newton, Barton, Vernon, McDonald, Cedar, Dade, and Lawrence counties with consulting and training.
The Missouri SBDC at MSSU is a University of Mo. Extension Partner. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Missouri SBDC at MSSU at sbdc@mssu.edu or 417-625-3128.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Highway Patrol Arrests November 7-8
Hunter L. Weber, 26, Branson, driving while intoxicated, speeding
William C. Bryant, 32, Sledge, Mississippi, driving while intoxicated
Derick L. Testerman, 32, Cassville, careless and imprudent driving, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway, failure to equip vehicle with two approved headlights, failed to affix license plates, driving while intoxicated
Adam L. Ashby, 30, Nevada, felony driving while intoxicated- aggravated offender, driving while suspended, failed to drive on right half of roadway
Timothy R. Aguilar, 40, Pierce City, felony probation and parole warrant- stealing a vehicle, tampering with physical evidence
Robert W. Adkins, Jr., 39, Shell Knob, Barry County felony warrant for failure to register as a sex offender, two Kimberling City Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on traffic offenses
Central Oklahoma overpowers MSSU 44-17
EDMOND, Okla. - Missouri Southern State fell 44-17 to Central Oklahoma in a conference matchup at Chad Richison Stadium, with Central Oklahoma (5-5) dominating with 471 total yards of offense.
Missouri Southern holds a record of 3-7 overall and 1-7 in conference play. Central Oklahoma stands at 5-5 overall with a 5-3 record in conference games.
Quarterback Tillman Martin completed 15 of 34 passes for 125 yards and threw one touchdown without an interception. Isaiah Padello caught three passes for 61 yards and secured two touchdowns. On defense, Shawn Smith contributed with six total tackles and recovered a fumble for eight yards. Colton Bass led the team with eight tackles and also forced a fumble.
Missouri Southern State's first period began with a strategic but challenging start. After receiving the kickoff, the drive stalled with three incomplete passes from Martin, leading to a punt. The defense responded promptly, with Zach Bergmann executing a tackle for loss on Central Oklahoma's initial play, but the opponent capitalized on a penalty to extend their drive. Missouri Southern's defense held firm in the red zone before Central Oklahoma crossed into the end zone, establishing an early 7-0 lead. Missouri Southern capitalized on special teams with Ayden Robinson-Wayne's 24-yard punt return setting up excellent field position. However, the offense managed only a short gain, resulting in a successful 42-yard field goal by Asher Huffman to put Missouri Southern on the board. The quarter concluded with Missouri Southern down 7-3.
The second quarter began with a momentum shift as Missouri Southern halted Central Okla.'s advance at the 3-yard line, resulting in a turnover on downs. Despite being pinned deep in their territory, the Lions struggled to capitalize, eventually punting after a series of short gains and a sack. Central Okla. then broke through with a touchdown pass from Jett Huff to Hagen Hacker, extending their lead. Missouri Southern responded with Nathan Glades leading a determined drive, gaining crucial first downs. However, a fumble by Martin was quickly recovered by Alex Curry to maintain possession. This resilience set up a dramatic end to the half as Martin connected with Padello on a 31-yard touchdown pass as time expired, narrowing the deficit. The first half concluded with Central Okla. leading 21-10.
The third period began with Missouri Southern kicking off to Central Okla., setting the stage for a defensive challenge. Nyjahl Vaughn and Da'Marion Brownleecontributed significant tackles early, including a tackle for loss by Brownlee that momentarily disrupted the opponent's offensive momentum. However, Central Okla. capitalized on a sustained 73-yard drive culminating in a rushing touchdown by Dev Mathews, extending their lead to 28-10. Missouri Southern sought to respond with Glades gaining a modest two yards on the ground, but the drive stalled, leading to a 48-yard punt by Mitchell Cory that temporarily shifted field position. Despite a subsequent 11-yard pass completion from Martin to Huston Rotich, Missouri Southern could not maintain the drive, and Central Okla. added a field goal with under a minute remaining in the quarter, closing the period at 31-10.
The fourth quarter commenced with Central Oklahoma building on their lead with a 1-yard touchdown run by Dev Mathews, extending their advantage early in the period. The Lions responded defensively when Riley Hammons blocked a point-after attempt, a momentum shift furthered by Smith's recovery of a fumble forced by Bass on Central Oklahoma's subsequent possession. This turnover set up a 23-yard touchdown pass from Chris Donohue to Padello, narrowing the deficit to 37-17 after a successful PAT by Huffman. Despite the defensive effort, Central Oklahoma regained control, moving down the field on their next drive and capping it with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Clayton Creasey to Braden Turner. Southern's subsequent drive stalled after a turnover on downs and a series of incomplete passes. Central Oklahoma maintained possession in the final minutes, employing a series of kneel downs to secure the 44-17 victory as the game concluded.
The Lions will close out the regular season at home next Saturday against Washburn, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. as they celebrate Senior Day at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
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