Monthly Archives: May 2022

Joplin Library summer reading program returns for all ages

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JOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin Library launched its ocean-themed summer reading program for kids of all ages from May 31 through July 24.

This free program, titled ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ is designed to keep the public reading, learning, and exploring all summer.

After sign-up, children, teens, and adults alike will participate by tracking the minutes they read. Organizers say all participation is self-guided and completely optional.

Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins in the Library on Tuesday, May 31, and goes through the months of June and July, ending on July 24.

To find out more, click here.

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Connect2Culture studies the economic impact of art & culture in Joplin

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Connect2Culture partnered with Americans for the Art to conduct an economic impact study of Joplin’s Nonprofit Arts & Culture Industry.

Since 1994, the Arts & Economic Prosperity series has expanded how people view the arts in their community. The study, conducted approximately every five years, documents how nonprofit arts and culture industries across the nation support jobs, generate government revenue, and drive tourism in their communities.

“We already know the arts mean business in Joplin,” says Emily Frankoski, Director of C2C. “This economic impact study sends a strong message that when we support the arts, we not only enhance our quality of life, but we also invest in the City of Joplin’s economic well-being. We are eager to see where we are now compared to 2015.”

Aided by area nonprofit arts and culture organizations, C2C will begin collecting data in June of 2022, with local and national findings being released in September 2023.

to learn more about C2C, click here.

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JPD busts four local establishments for underage alcohol sales

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Police Officers made some arrests after local retailers willingly sold alcohol to underage purchasers.

During a spree of alcohol compliance checks at 30 stores, JPD identified four businesses that sold alcohol to underage personnel.

Officers identified those businesses as:

  • Dave’s Mini Mart, 801 S. Maiden Lane
  • Alp’s Discount Liquor & Smokes, 2602 S. Main Street
  • Zip’s Convenience Store, 2702 S. Main Street
  • Zip’s Convenience Store, 1201 S. Rangeline Road

Officers say the store employee from Zip’s Convenience Store on Rangeline attempted to flee the scene when confronted.

The purpose of these checks is to assess the level of accessibility of alcohol within our community and prevent the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors, thus creating a safer and healthier environment for our youth, according to the JPD.

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Three arrested on allegations of large-scale meth distribution

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A federal grand jury indicted three defendants for their role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri.

Today’s six-count indictment of Brian E. Hall, 44, Jacqueline Aldrete Bojorquez, 28, and Jeffrey L. Hughley, 37 replaced a federal criminal complaint that was filed on May 2.

Court records show that officers seized seven pounds of meth, a firearm, and $57,000 in cash while executing a search warrant at Hall’s residence.

Police say when Bojorquez and Hughley arrived at Hall’s residence later that night, they were taken into custody as well. When police later searched their vehicle, they discovered another firearm and 22 more pounds of methamphetamine.

The charges of the indictment indicate Hall, Bojorquez, and Hughley participated in the conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Barry County and elsewhere from Jan. 1 to April 28, 2022.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica R. Eatmon. It was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team, the Barry County, Mo., Sheriff’s Office, and the Stone County, Mo., Sheriff’s Office.

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Barry Co. Sheriff asks if you recognize this Porch Pirate

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BARRY COUNTY, Mo. — Featured in our Community Action Group: Joplin Area Stolen Items.

It shows a video clip of a man with a cigarette in his mouth, walk onto a porch, grab the recently delivered boxes. Then walk off into the distance.

“Do you know who this Porch Pirate in the Monett area is? If you do, please contact the Barry County Sheriff’s Office at 417-847-6556.” — BCSO

The Joplin Area Stolen Items page exists to make the sale of stolen items as difficult as possible, also to assist police in the recovery of stolen items.

By sharing posts it enables the community to do the work identifying individuals or locating items.

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Mercy hosts volunteer opportunity fair to inspire employees

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JOPLIN, Mo. – To celebrate 125 years of service in Joplin, co-workers have undertaken a goal to commit 125 acts of kindness in the community.

To help do so, the hospital hosted various community and non-profit organizations to give co-workers inspiration on ways to get involved.

Organizations like Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army, and Big Brother Big Sister attended the volunteer opportunity fair.

To find out more about Mercy Hospital, click here.

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Freeman breaks ground on its new medical office

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Freeman Health Systems today hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new medical office building.

The building will house specialized offices for multiple physicians in the near future.

Freeman officials say the medical office expansion is part of the first phase of the hospital’s long-term expansion plans.

The ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. today to break ground for the 30,169-square-foot building.

 

 

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Father drowns after trying to rescue son who jumped from Flint Creek Dam

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SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. – A father drowned last Saturday, May 28 after trying to save his son who jumped from the top of Flint Creek Dam.

News on 6 reports that Jose James-Flores, 42, of Tyler Texas jumped in when he saw his son enter the water from the dam.

Authorities say the father and son were underwater for five to seven minutes before citizens rescued them.

Quick-thinking individuals revived the boy using CPR, however, the man later died at a local hospital.

This is an active investigation. GRDA Police will provide more information when it becomes available.

 

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A Missouri motorcyclist is dead following a single-vehicle accident

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MARIONVILLE, Mo. – One motorcyclist is dead following a single-vehicle crash near the area of Highway 60 and Central Ave in Marionville, Mo.

Police say James Weber, 47, of Marionville left the roadway on his 2002 Suzuki before going airborne, striking an embankment.

The police report indicates Weber was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 60 when the crash occurred.

EMS crews transported Weber to a local hospital, but doctors later pronounced him dead.

 

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