Agenda posted for Joplin Industrial Development Authority special meeting

 

Crowder College names vice president of academic affairs

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College President, Dr. Katricia Pierson, announced Dr. Andrew Nwanne, has been named Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Nwanne will begin working his new position June 16, 2023.

Dr. Nwanne was selected as one of three finalists who interviewed on campus with various employee groups. His experience with community colleges and Higher Learning Commission should bring a wealth of knowledge to the college.

“We are thrilled Dr. Nwanne is joining the Crowder College family,” stated Dr. Pierson. “His breadth of knowledge and depth of experience at community colleges will be an asset to Crowder. We look forward to the advancements we know will come with his leadership of academic affairs.”

“I am honored to join Crowder College,” said Dr. Nwanne. “I look forward to working with faculty and staff in their continuing services to students and stakeholders.”

The selection committee, represented by senior faculty member Latonia Bailey, commented, “"Dr. Nwanne was chosen among the 20-plus candidates resulting from a nation-wide search due to his vast experience in accreditation, enrollment growth, and higher education leadership at community colleges," said Bailey. "His credentials will help guide Crowder's future and help us to meet the needs of students moving forward."

Currently, Dr. Chett Daniel has filled the position. He will transition to the position of Associate Vice President of Workforce and Innovations once Dr. Nwanne gets started.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests April 1-2

Brent C. White, 51, Theodosia, felony driving while intoxicated- chronic offender, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine

Bonnie J. McCray, 55, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated

Terry R. Lund, 62, Kirbyville, driving while intoxicated

Daniel L. Harris, 49, Bolivar, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Lucas J. Hetherington, 26, Montrose, Henry County warrant for failure to appear on assault

Joseph L. LaBarge, 66, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, failed to register motor vehicle

Carl Junction senior selected for Missouri Scholars 100 program

(From Carl Junction Schools)

Congratulations to Samantha Sims from Carl Junction High School for being selected for the 2023 Missouri Scholars 100 program!

The Missouri Scholars 100 program honors the top 100 academic students in the graduating class of 2023, and Samantha is one of them!

We're so proud of Samantha for meeting the Academic Decathlon criteria with a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,280, and ranking in the upper ten percent of the class.

Not only that, but Samantha has also demonstrated excellent attendance, exemplary school citizenship, and involvement in the school activity program.

Samantha is headed to West Point Military Academy following graduation.

Neosho residents injured in Barry County accident

Two people were injured in a one-vehicle accident 9:03 p.m. Friday on Highway Z four miles south of Verona.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Ford F-150 driven by William S. Flanagan, 55, Neosho, went off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Flanagan was treated for minor injuries and a passenger, a 14-year-old girl for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin man injured in one-vehicle accident

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:20 p.m. Friday on S. Jackson Avenue a half mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Ford Mustang driven by Fernando Salazar Ortega, 34, Joplin, traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.

Ortega was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests March 31-April 1

 Greggory C. Griffith, 32, Gillette, Wyoming, driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while suspended

Joseph D. McCroskey, 20, Ash Grove, driving while intoxicated, defective rear license lamp

Lacy J. Tilton, 33, Joplin, driving while intoxicated

Ernest D. Naler, 33, Reeds Spring, felony driving while intoxicated, felony resisting arrest, speeding, endangering the welfare of a child, no seat belt

Jeanette L. Anthony, 66, Reeds Spring, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Jeremiah L. Selby, 40, Aurora, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no seat belt

Tonya J. Gilmartin, 50, Sarcoxie, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt