An upcoming Newsmakers program will shed light on one of the largest health issues the nation is facing today – the opioid epidemic. Dan Pekarek, Director of the City’s Health Department visits with host Judy Stiles to discuss this matter and ways that the community can join together in addressing it. Ashley Mickelthwaite, Director of One Joplin, appeared with Pekarek to provide insight on this important topic. Recently the Health Department and One Joplin hosted an Opioi…
On Friday morning, December 8. 2017, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department served a search warrant at a residence located at 901 Turner Road, Pittsburg. The search warrant pertained to the possession and distribution of illegal drugs. During the search, several items believed to be marijuana and related drug paraphernalia were located within the residence. 19 year old Jordon G. Jennings, of Pittsburg, and 19 year old Hannah R. McLane, also of Pittsburg, were a…